Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 CBP 14 04
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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 Support for Small Watershed Programs and Support for the Innovative and Nutrient Sediment Reduction Programs" 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 Apr 2, 2014 and posted on Apr 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 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 $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Proposals is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO), aimed at improving water quality and natural resource conditions across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The agency is seeking proposals under two related grant tracks that share an overall focus on protecting and restoring the Bay and its tributaries: the Small Watershed Grants (SWG) program and the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) grants program. Applicants are allowed to apply to either track or to both, depending on the nature and scope of their proposed work. The funding instrument for awards is a cooperative agreement, which generally means recipients should expect substantial involvement from EPA in project coordination, oversight, or technical collaboration as the work proceeds.
The SWG program is oriented toward community-based watershed restoration and protection. Its core purpose is to help local groups and partners develop and carry out conservation strategies that protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and the diverse natural resources throughout its watershed. In practice, this program is designed for efforts that are grounded in local needs and stakeholder involvement, such as planning, organizing, and implementing conservation actions that can be sustained at the community or watershed scale. The emphasis is on supporting practical, place-based work that can improve local environmental conditions while contributing to broader Bay restoration outcomes.
The INSR grants program is geared toward accelerating nutrient and sediment reductions, with a clear emphasis on innovation and measurable environmental performance. This track is intended to support work that can substantially speed up reductions of pollutants like nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment across the Chesapeake Bay watershed by using approaches that are innovative, sustainable over time, and cost-effective. Compared with the SWG program, the INSR focus is more explicitly on rapidly advancing nutrient and sediment reduction strategies, often by piloting, refining, or scaling methods that can deliver strong results per dollar spent, demonstrate replicability, or overcome persistent barriers to implementation.
From a funding standpoint, EPA anticipated making 2 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of $20,000,000. The stated award ceiling is $10,000,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, indicating there is no minimum award size specified in the summary data (actual practical minimums, if any, would typically be clarified in the full solicitation). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs in accordance with the rules and thresholds described in the full announcement. The assistance listing tied to this opportunity is CFDA 66.466 (Chesapeake Bay Program), reflecting its alignment with long-running federal efforts to restore and protect the Bay.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number EPA-R3-CBP-14-04, with the opportunity posted on April 2, 2014, and a closing date of May 15, 2014 (with the notice advising applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission methods, due dates, and any additional requirements). The opportunity was archived on June 14, 2014. Eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with the solicitation directing applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the definitive eligibility rules, which is where the EPA would typically specify what types of organizations may apply and any restrictions or partnership requirements.
For applicants needing access help with the full announcement, the listed contact is Tim Roberts, with an email at roberts.timothy.p@epa.gov and a fax number of 410-267-5777.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Proposals, a discretionary funding opportunity focused on improving water quality and natural resource conditions across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
2) Which EPA office is offering the funding?
The opportunity is offered by the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO).
3) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose is to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by supporting projects that improve water quality and strengthen natural resource conditions throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
4) What grant tracks are available under this Request for Proposals?
There are two related grant tracks:
- Small Watershed Grants (SWG) program
- Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) grants program
5) Can an applicant apply to more than one track?
Yes. Applicants may apply to either track or to both tracks, depending on the nature and scope of the proposed work.
6) What is the funding instrument used for awards?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements.
7) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by EPA during the project. Recipients should expect EPA involvement in areas such as project coordination, oversight, or technical collaboration as the work proceeds.
8) What is the focus of the Small Watershed Grants (SWG) program?
The SWG program supports community-based watershed restoration and protection. It is oriented toward helping local groups and partners develop and carry out conservation strategies that protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and the natural resources across its watershed.
9) What types of activities does the SWG program emphasize?
Based on the summary provided, SWG emphasizes practical, place-based efforts grounded in local needs and stakeholder involvement, including planning, organizing, and implementing conservation actions that can be sustained at a community or watershed scale.
10) What is the focus of the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) grants program?
The INSR program is geared toward accelerating nutrient and sediment reductions across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with an emphasis on innovation and measurable environmental performance.
11) What pollutants are specifically mentioned under the INSR track?
The summary specifically mentions nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment.
12) How is INSR different from SWG?
SWG is oriented toward community-based watershed restoration and protection and supports local, place-based conservation strategies. INSR is more explicitly focused on substantially speeding up nutrient and sediment reductions through innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective approaches, often involving piloting, refining, or scaling methods with strong results per dollar spent.
13) How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making 2 awards under this opportunity.
14) What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000,000.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $10,000,000.
16) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates no minimum award size is specified in the summary data. Any practical minimums (if applicable) would typically be clarified in the full solicitation.
17) Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs according to the rules and thresholds described in the full announcement.
18) What is the Assistance Listing/CFDA number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing tied to this opportunity is CFDA 66.466 (Chesapeake Bay Program).
19) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-R3-CBP-14-04.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2014.
21) What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 15, 2014.
22) Where should applicants look for official submission methods and requirements?
The notice advises applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission methods, due dates, and any additional requirements.
23) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 14, 2014.
24) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The solicitation directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for definitive eligibility rules, including which organization types may apply and any restrictions or partnership requirements.
25) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Tim Roberts.
26) What contact details are provided for Tim Roberts?
Email: roberts.timothy.p@epa.gov
Fax: 410-267-5777
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