Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 CBP 13 01
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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 2013 Request for Proposals for the Annual Chesapeake Bay Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Aerial Survey" 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 Jan 25, 2013 and posted on Jan 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 2013 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 $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,800,000.00 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).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Chesapeake Bay Program Office, issued a Fiscal Year 2013 Request for Proposals (RFP) for a single cooperative agreement to carry out the Annual Chesapeake Bay Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Aerial Survey. The core purpose of this opportunity is to fund a cost-effective, Bay-wide monitoring effort that uses aerial survey imagery to document where SAV is located and how abundant it is across the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. The work is meant to generate consistent, reliable information products that help the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) Partnership track environmental conditions, evaluate habitat goals, and support ongoing restoration and management decisions tied to vital habitats.
The scope described in the announcement centers on four connected deliverables: (1) conducting the annual aerial survey itself, (2) interpreting the imagery collected during flights, (3) producing maps that depict SAV distribution and abundance, and (4) making those mapping products accessible through a web-based platform. In practical terms, the funded organization would be responsible not only for collecting imagery during the appropriate seasonal window, but also for turning that imagery into standardized mapped outputs that partners can use year to year. The emphasis on web-based access signals that the final products are expected to be usable by a broad community of Chesapeake Bay stakeholders, with convenient viewing and retrieval of results rather than limited, offline deliverables.
A key condition of the award is who the funded activities are allowed to serve. Although the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership includes both federal and non-federal organizations, this RFP specifies that any work supported with these funds must directly support only the non-federal CBP partners. Programmatic direction for the cooperative agreement recipient would come from those non-federal partners through the CBP Partnership’s Vital Habitats Goal Implementation Team, meaning the recipient would be expected to coordinate with that group, respond to its guidance on priorities and standards, and ensure that the survey and mapping outputs align with the partnership’s habitat-related objectives.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant (for example, closer coordination and oversight during project execution). The opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.466 (Chesapeake Bay Program) and falls within the environmental funding activity category. EPA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,800,000 and an award ceiling of $1,800,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute a defined share of project costs or resources as described in the full announcement.
The timeline provided in the notice shows the RFP was posted on January 25, 2013, with proposals due by March 11, 2013, and an archive date of April 10, 2013. Eligibility is summarized broadly as “Others,†with the specifics deferred to Section III of the full announcement, indicating that potential applicants needed to consult the full RFP for the exact eligibility categories and any constraints. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically or needed assistance, the listed point of contact was Tim Roberts at the EPA (roberts.timothy_p@epa.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this EPA funding opportunity for?
This Fiscal Year 2013 Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Chesapeake Bay Program Office, is for a single cooperative agreement to carry out the Annual Chesapeake Bay Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Aerial Survey.
What is the main purpose of the Annual Chesapeake Bay SAV Aerial Survey project?
The core purpose is to fund a cost-effective, Bay-wide monitoring effort that uses aerial survey imagery to document where submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is located and how abundant it is across the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. The project is intended to produce consistent, reliable information products used to track environmental conditions, evaluate habitat goals, and support restoration and management decisions tied to vital habitats.
What areas are covered by the survey?
The survey is described as Bay-wide and includes the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
What type of agreement is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. This generally implies substantial federal involvement during project execution, such as closer coordination and oversight compared with a standard grant.
How many awards does EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount and maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $1,800,000. The award ceiling is also $1,800,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute a defined share of project costs or resources as described in the full announcement.
What are the main deliverables under this RFP?
The scope centers on four connected deliverables:
- Conducting the annual aerial survey.
- Interpreting the imagery collected during flights.
- Producing maps depicting SAV distribution and abundance.
- Making the mapping products accessible through a web-based platform.
Does the funded organization only collect imagery, or also produce usable map products?
The funded organization is expected to do both: collect aerial imagery during the appropriate seasonal window and convert that imagery into standardized, mapped outputs that partners can use consistently year to year.
What does the web-based platform requirement mean for final deliverables?
The announcement emphasizes web-based access so the final mapping products can be used by a broad community of Chesapeake Bay stakeholders, with convenient viewing and retrieval of results rather than only offline deliverables.
Who must the work supported by these funds directly serve?
The RFP specifies that any work supported with these funds must directly support only the non-federal Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partners.
Who provides programmatic direction for the cooperative agreement recipient?
Programmatic direction would come from the non-federal CBP partners through the CBP Partnership's Vital Habitats Goal Implementation Team. The recipient would be expected to coordinate with that group and align survey and mapping outputs with the partnership's habitat-related objectives.
What program and CFDA number is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.466, Chesapeake Bay Program.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls within the environmental funding activity category.
When was the RFP posted and when were proposals due?
The RFP was posted on January 25, 2013, and proposals were due by March 11, 2013.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date shown in the notice is April 10, 2013.
What is the eligibility category for applicants?
Eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others," with specifics deferred to Section III of the full announcement. Applicants would need to consult the full RFP for the exact eligibility categories and any constraints.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The notice indicates the details are in Section III of the full announcement.
Who is the point of contact for questions or for applicants who could not access the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Tim Roberts at the EPA: roberts.timothy_p@epa.gov.
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