Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3CBP 09 03
Apply for EPA R3CBP 09 03
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Reduction in Nutrients and Sediment Loads from the West Virginia Headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.466 Chesapeake Bay Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2008 and posted on Oct 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Chesapeake Bay Program Office, released a Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals focused on reducing nutrient and sediment pollution coming from the West Virginia headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The goal of the opportunity is to support on-the-ground efforts that measurably cut down the nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads that move downstream and contribute to Chesapeake Bay water quality problems. This announcement was described as a new posting that had not been distributed previously, and it falls under EPA assistance tied to the Chesapeake Bay Program.
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement, which generally means the EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project (for example, coordination on work planning, progress tracking, and performance reporting). The program is associated with CFDA 66.466, the Chesapeake Bay Program. EPA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. Because only a single award was expected, the competition likely emphasized selecting one project or one lead organization capable of coordinating a cohesive set of actions and delivering clear pollutant reduction outcomes.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project. The exact match percentage, what types of contributions could count (cash versus in-kind), and any limitations would be laid out in the full announcement, and applicants would need to build that match into their budget and workplan from the start.
Eligible applicants included a broad mix of public and nonprofit entities: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities in that specific nonprofit category). The listing also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the opportunity directs readers to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility rules. In practice, that section typically spells out any exclusions, whether partnerships are allowed, and whether one entity must serve as the primary applicant on behalf of a coalition.
Key timeline details were straightforward. The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2008, and proposals were due by December 12, 2008 (with the notice advising applicants to check Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and any additional due date instructions). The archive date was January 11, 2009, meaning the listing was later closed out for public viewing as an active competition. Anyone preparing an application at the time would have needed to plan around the roughly six-week window between posting and the deadline.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided direct points of contact: Danielle Algazi at (215) 814-2722 and Kim Scalia at (215) 814-5421. Those contacts would typically assist with accessing the full RFP package and clarifying procedural questions about how to submit, what forms are required, and where to find the detailed evaluation criteria and eligibility conditions contained in the complete announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is a Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), issued through the Chesapeake Bay Program Office. It focuses on reducing nutrient and sediment pollution originating from the West Virginia headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
What is the main goal of the grant?
The goal is to support on-the-ground efforts that measurably reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads that move downstream and contribute to Chesapeake Bay water quality problems.
Which pollutants does the program target?
The announcement specifically targets reductions in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment.
Where must the project work take place?
The focus is on pollution coming from the West Virginia headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Projects would be expected to address sources and reductions in that geographic area, consistent with the announcement's stated focus.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This is a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically means EPA expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination on work planning, progress tracking, and performance reporting.
What does "substantial involvement" from EPA generally mean for applicants?
Based on the description provided, EPA's involvement may include coordinating on work planning, tracking progress during implementation, and participating in performance reporting expectations over the life of the project.
What program is this associated with (CFDA number)?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 66.466, the Chesapeake Bay Program.
How much funding was EPA expecting to award?
EPA anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $500,000.
How many awards was EPA expecting to make?
EPA anticipated making one award.
Does this opportunity require cost share or matching funds?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project.
Do we know the match percentage or what counts as match?
The specific match percentage and details (such as whether cash versus in-kind contributions could count, and any limitations) were stated to be in the full announcement. Applicants were directed to rely on the full RFP for the exact requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities in that specific nonprofit category). The listing also notes that "Others" may be eligible, with clarification provided in the full announcement.
Are nonprofit universities eligible under the 501(c)(3) category?
The eligibility description specifies nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding universities in that specific nonprofit category. For complete eligibility rules, the opportunity directed applicants to Section III of the full announcement.
What does "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" mean?
It indicates that additional eligible applicant types may be allowed, but the complete eligibility rules and any clarifications were provided in the full announcement, particularly in Section III.
Where can applicants find the complete eligibility rules and any exclusions?
The opportunity directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility rules, including any exclusions and clarifications.
Are partnerships or coalitions allowed?
The summary indicates that Section III of the full announcement typically addresses whether partnerships are allowed and whether a single entity must serve as the primary applicant. The provided information does not confirm the rule; it points applicants to the full announcement for the definitive requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2008.
What was the proposal deadline?
Proposals were due by December 12, 2008.
Where would applicants find submission instructions?
The notice advised applicants to check Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and any additional due date instructions.
What is the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date was January 11, 2009. This indicates the listing was later closed out for public viewing as an active competition.
Was this described as a new posting?
Yes. The announcement was described as a new posting that had not been distributed previously.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided points of contact for assistance: Danielle Algazi at (215) 814-2722 and Kim Scalia at (215) 814-5421.
What kinds of questions would the listed contacts typically help with?
Based on the description, the contacts would typically assist with accessing the full RFP package and clarifying procedural questions such as how to submit, what forms are required, and where to find detailed evaluation criteria and eligibility conditions in the complete announcement.
Does the summary include the evaluation criteria?
No. It indicates that detailed evaluation criteria would be contained in the full announcement, and applicants would need to consult that document for specifics.
Is this opportunity part of EPA assistance tied to the Chesapeake Bay Program?
Yes. The opportunity falls under EPA assistance tied to the Chesapeake Bay Program and is associated with CFDA 66.466.
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