Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 CBP 14 06
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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 2014 Request for Proposals for Integration of Citizen based Monitoring and Nontraditional Monitoring Partners into 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 Aug 25, 2014 and posted on Aug 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 8, 2014 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 $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,400,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity, titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Proposals for Integration of Citizen based Monitoring and Nontraditional Monitoring Partners into the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership" (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R3 CBP 14 06), is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Request for Proposals to strengthen and expand how environmental monitoring data is gathered and used across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The central aim is to help the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership more fully incorporate monitoring efforts that are happening outside the traditional, formally recognized CBP monitoring networks, especially volunteer driven citizen monitoring and monitoring run by organizations that are not currently integrated into CBP systems.
The opportunity focuses on two types of monitoring efforts. First, "citizen based monitoring" is defined as routine environmental data collection performed by volunteers under the coordination and oversight of an organization. Second, "nontraditional monitoring programs" are routine monitoring efforts conducted by organizations or agencies that are not formally part of the CBP partnership's existing monitoring networks. Examples called out include local governments, conservation districts, and a broad range of nongovernmental organizations such as academic institutions, river basin commissions, and watershed organizations. The overall rationale is that many valuable monitoring activities already occur across the region, but the Bay-wide restoration partnership benefits more when those efforts are aligned with shared standards, coordinated priorities, and accessible data pathways.
The work supported under this RFP is meant to provide practical support to CBP non-federal partners so that these citizen and nontraditional monitoring programs can be integrated into existing watershed and tidal monitoring networks. That integration is not described as purely administrative; it explicitly includes technical, logistical, and outreach assistance. In practice, this implies activities such as helping partners align monitoring methods with accepted protocols, addressing quality assurance and data management needs so information can be trusted and compared across locations, and improving coordination so monitoring fills gaps rather than duplicating existing efforts. Outreach support also signals an emphasis on building participation and strengthening relationships between established CBP monitoring entities and newer or informal monitoring groups. The integration effort is to be carried out as directed by the CBP Scientific, Technical Assessment and Reporting (STAR) Team, indicating that the work is expected to track CBP scientific priorities and reporting needs.
A key expected outcome is increased availability of cost effective data and information to support shared decision making and adaptive management across the Chesapeake Bay Program partners. In other words, by bringing more monitoring groups into a common framework, the partnership can improve how it evaluates restoration progress, identifies emerging issues, and adjusts management actions based on evidence. The RFP frames citizen and nontraditional monitoring as a way to expand monitoring coverage and strengthen the information base for Bay restoration without relying solely on more expensive traditional monitoring expansions.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means EPA expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, guidance, and collaboration as the work proceeds. The opportunity falls under the environmental program category and is associated with CFDA number 66.466, Chesapeake Bay Program. The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $2,400,000, and an award ceiling of $2,400,000 (with an award floor of $0). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project; the specific rules and percentages would be detailed in the full announcement. Eligibility is not fully listed in the excerpt and is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with applicants directed to Section III of the announcement for the full eligibility requirements.
The posting date and creation date were both August 25, 2014. The closing date for proposals was October 8, 2014, with applicants instructed to consult Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and exact due date requirements. The opportunity was archived on November 7, 2014. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was Tim Roberts at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office, with a fax number of 410 267 5777 and an email address shown in the notice as roberts.timothy p@epa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Proposals for Integration of Citizen based Monitoring and Nontraditional Monitoring Partners into the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R3 CBP 14 06.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Request for Proposals.
What is the main purpose of the RFP?
The central aim is to strengthen and expand how environmental monitoring data is gathered and used across the Chesapeake Bay watershed by more fully incorporating monitoring efforts that occur outside traditional, formally recognized Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) monitoring networks.
What kinds of monitoring efforts is the RFP focused on?
The RFP focuses on two categories: citizen based monitoring and nontraditional monitoring programs that are not currently integrated into CBP systems.
How does the RFP define "citizen based monitoring"?
Citizen based monitoring is defined as routine environmental data collection performed by volunteers under the coordination and oversight of an organization.
How does the RFP define "nontraditional monitoring programs"?
Nontraditional monitoring programs are routine monitoring efforts conducted by organizations or agencies that are not formally part of the CBP partnership's existing monitoring networks.
What are examples of "nontraditional monitoring partners" mentioned in the opportunity description?
Examples include local governments, conservation districts, and nongovernmental organizations such as academic institutions, river basin commissions, and watershed organizations.
What does "integration" mean in this RFP?
Integration is not described as purely administrative. It includes technical, logistical, and outreach assistance to help citizen and nontraditional monitoring programs align with and connect into existing watershed and tidal monitoring networks.
What kinds of activities might be supported to help with integration?
Based on the description, support may include helping partners align monitoring methods with accepted protocols, addressing quality assurance and data management needs so data can be trusted and compared across locations, improving coordination to fill monitoring gaps rather than duplicating effort, and providing outreach support to build participation and strengthen relationships among monitoring groups.
Who directs or guides the integration work within the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership?
The integration effort is to be carried out as directed by the CBP Scientific, Technical Assessment and Reporting (STAR) Team, indicating the work is expected to track CBP scientific priorities and reporting needs.
What outcomes is EPA expecting from this project?
A key expected outcome is increased availability of cost effective data and information to support shared decision making and adaptive management across Chesapeake Bay Program partners. The RFP also emphasizes expanding monitoring coverage and strengthening the overall information base for Bay restoration.
How does this opportunity relate to Chesapeake Bay restoration?
The RFP frames citizen and nontraditional monitoring as a way to improve evaluation of restoration progress, identify emerging issues, and adjust management actions based on evidence by bringing more monitoring groups into a shared framework.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" imply about EPA's role?
The description notes that a cooperative agreement typically means EPA expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, guidance, and collaboration as the work proceeds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.466, Chesapeake Bay Program.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,400,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $2,400,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project. The specific rules and percentages are indicated as being provided in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully listed in the provided excerpt. It is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and applicants were directed to Section III of the announcement for full eligibility requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was August 25, 2014.
What was the proposal closing date?
The closing date for proposals was October 8, 2014. Applicants were also instructed to consult Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and exact due date requirements.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on November 7, 2014.
Where would applicants find the submission method and detailed due date instructions?
The notice directs applicants to consult Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and the exact due date requirements.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact was Tim Roberts at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO).
What contact details were provided for Tim Roberts?
The notice lists a fax number of 410 267 5777 and an email address shown as roberts.timothy p@epa.gov.
What geographic area is this opportunity concerned with?
The work is described in terms of improving environmental monitoring across the Chesapeake Bay watershed and integrating programs into existing watershed and tidal monitoring networks used by the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership.
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