Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 CBP 11 07
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2011 Request for Proposals for Sediment Reduction and Stream Corridor Restoration Analysis, Evaluation and Implementation Support to the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership" 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 Jun 27, 2011 and posted on Jun 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2011 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional due date and submission information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $840,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $840,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- Please see Section III of the RFP for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Fiscal Year 2011 Request for Proposals is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) competitive funding opportunity aimed at helping Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partners make smarter, more targeted decisions to reduce sediment and restore degraded stream corridors across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The core purpose is to provide practical analysis, evaluation, and implementation support that helps the partnership identify and carry out the most cost-effective and efficient actions for cutting nutrient and sediment pollution, with a strong emphasis on sediment reduction and stream corridor restoration as key strategies for improving water quality and ecosystem health in the Bay.
The funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to work closely with EPA and the CBP partnership, rather than operate entirely independently. The opportunity anticipates making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $840,000 and an award ceiling of $840,000 (with no stated minimum award amount). Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, EPA involvement is typically more direct, often including collaboration on work planning, technical approaches, deliverables, and coordination with other Bay restoration efforts.
The work supported under this RFP is intended to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership broadly, which includes federal agencies, the seven watershed jurisdictions, and non-federal organizations. However, the announcement makes clear that the funded work will specifically support the seven watershed jurisdictions and other non-federal partners. In practical terms, that usually means providing technical assistance and decision-support tools that help states and local or non-federal entities plan, prioritize, assess, and implement sediment and stream restoration actions that deliver measurable pollution reductions and on-the-ground benefits.
The opportunity is tied to the Chesapeake Bay Program assistance listing (CFDA) number 66.466, which is the long-standing federal program supporting Bay restoration activities. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would need to provide a non-federal share consistent with the terms described in the full RFP. Eligibility is not fully defined in the summary information provided and is referenced to Section III of the RFP, with the listing in Grants.gov indicating the category as "Others" and directing applicants to the official eligibility language for clarification. This typically means not every entity is automatically eligible, and applicants need to check the RFP text to confirm whether their organization type and proposed role meet the program's requirements.
Key administrative details include the posting date of June 27, 2011, and a closing date of August 8, 2011, with applicants instructed to consult Section IV of the announcement for exact submission and due date requirements. The opportunity was archived on September 7, 2011. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Suzanne Hersh at the EPA (410-267-5777).
In summary, this RFP was designed to fund one partner organization to serve as a technical and analytical support resource for Chesapeake Bay restoration, concentrating on sediment reduction and stream corridor restoration. The underlying goal is to improve how the CBP partnership selects, evaluates, and implements restoration and pollution-control actions so that limited dollars are spent where they generate the greatest and most reliable nutrient and sediment reduction benefits for the Chesapeake Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Fiscal Year 2011 Request for Proposals (RFP) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a competitive funding opportunity intended to help Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partners make more targeted, cost-effective decisions to reduce sediment pollution and restore degraded stream corridors across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
What is the main purpose of the RFP?
The core purpose is to fund practical analysis, evaluation, and implementation support that helps the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership identify and carry out the most cost-effective and efficient actions for reducing nutrient and sediment pollution. The RFP places a strong emphasis on sediment reduction and stream corridor restoration as priority strategies to improve water quality and ecosystem health in the Chesapeake Bay.
What types of activities does the RFP emphasize?
Based on the summary, the work is centered on decision-support and implementation-oriented assistance related to:
- Sediment reduction strategies
- Restoration of degraded stream corridors
- Analysis and evaluation to support smarter targeting and prioritization of actions
- Support that improves how restoration and pollution-control actions are selected, assessed, and implemented
What is the expected impact of the funded work?
The funded work is intended to improve how the CBP partnership chooses and carries out restoration actions so that limited resources are spent on actions that generate the greatest and most reliable nutrient and sediment reduction benefits for the Chesapeake Bay. The focus is on achieving measurable pollution reductions and on-the-ground benefits.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The announcement describes the award as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This generally means the recipient is expected to work closely with EPA and the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership rather than operating entirely independently.
What does it mean that EPA will be involved under a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, EPA involvement is typically more direct. The summary indicates this can include collaboration on work planning, technical approaches, deliverables, and coordination with other Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $840,000, and the award ceiling is also $840,000. No minimum award amount is stated in the summary.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $840,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the summary information provided.
Who is this work intended to benefit?
The work is intended to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership broadly, including federal agencies, the seven watershed jurisdictions, and non-federal organizations. The summary also makes clear that the funded work will specifically support the seven watershed jurisdictions and other non-federal partners.
What are the "seven watershed jurisdictions" referenced in the summary?
The summary notes that the funded work will support the seven watershed jurisdictions, but it does not list them by name in the information provided.
What kind of support is the selected recipient expected to provide?
The selected recipient is expected to serve as a technical and analytical support resource for Chesapeake Bay restoration, particularly by helping partners plan, prioritize, assess, and implement sediment reduction and stream restoration actions. The summary highlights decision-support tools and technical assistance that contribute to measurable pollution reductions.
Does this opportunity relate to a specific federal assistance listing (CFDA) number?
Yes. The opportunity is tied to the Chesapeake Bay Program assistance listing (CFDA) number 66.466.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants would need to provide a non-federal share consistent with the terms described in the full RFP.
Where can applicants find the exact cost-share or match requirements?
The summary indicates that applicants should refer to the full RFP for the specific terms governing the non-federal share.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully defined in the summary information provided. The Grants.gov listing indicates the category as "Others" and directs applicants to Section III of the RFP for the official eligibility language. Applicants would need to consult that section to confirm whether their organization type and proposed role are eligible.
Does the summary provide a definitive list of eligible entity types?
No. The summary does not provide a definitive list of eligible entity types and instead references Section III of the RFP for eligibility details.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is June 27, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is August 8, 2011.
Where are the official submission instructions and due date requirements described?
The summary instructs applicants to consult Section IV of the announcement for the exact submission and due date requirements.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 7, 2011.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Suzanne Hersh at the EPA. The phone number provided is (410) 267-5777.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The work is focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with emphasis on actions that reduce sediment and restore degraded stream corridors within that watershed.
What is the overall goal of focusing on sediment reduction and stream corridor restoration?
The summary frames sediment reduction and stream corridor restoration as key strategies for improving water quality and ecosystem health in the Chesapeake Bay. The goal is to support more efficient, cost-effective actions that deliver reliable nutrient and sediment reduction benefits.
Is the work intended to be practical and implementation-oriented or primarily research-focused?
The summary emphasizes practical analysis, evaluation, and implementation support. The intent is to improve decision-making and support real-world prioritization and execution of restoration and pollution-control actions.
Does the RFP indicate whether the award recipient will work independently or as part of a partnership?
The RFP is structured as a cooperative agreement and is explicitly aimed at supporting the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership. The summary indicates close collaboration with EPA and coordination with other Bay restoration efforts.
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