Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR IO 10 04
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "COMMUNITY ACTION FOR A RENEWED ENVIRONMENT (CARE) PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 14, 2010 and posted on Dec 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 2010 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 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 Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary funding opportunity that supports community-based projects aimed at understanding and reducing health and environmental risks linked to toxic pollutants and other local environmental concerns. The program is structured as a community-driven, multimedia demonstration effort, meaning it is intended to help communities look at pollution and related risks across multiple pathways and sources (not just a single pollutant or a single medium like air or water) and then organize practical, locally led strategies to reduce those risks. In plain terms, CARE is meant to help communities identify what is harming environmental quality and public health in their area, bring partners together, and take coordinated actions that lead to measurable improvements.
Funding under this opportunity is provided through cooperative agreements, which typically means the EPA expects to have an active role during the project period compared with a standard grant. The total estimated funding available is $2,000,000, with an expected nine awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $300,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants, which lowers the barrier for communities and organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available.
The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2009, with a closing date of March 9, 2010 (the original and current closing dates are the same). The archive date is April 8, 2010. Applicants were instructed to review the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, required forms, and specific due-date details. Because CARE is a competitive request for proposals, prospective applicants would generally need to provide a clear project narrative, a plan for community engagement and partnership, and a description of how the project will identify priority environmental concerns and implement steps to reduce risk from toxic pollutants and related issues.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the specific eligibility rules and clarifications located in Section III of the full announcement. That indicates the program likely allows applications from a range of entities beyond only state or local governments, but the exact eligible entity types and any restrictions would be defined in the full RFP. Anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically was directed to contact Dennis OConnor at the EPA (202-343-9213) for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program?
The Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program is an EPA discretionary funding opportunity that supports community-based projects focused on understanding and reducing health and environmental risks linked to toxic pollutants and other local environmental concerns.
What is the main purpose of CARE funding?
CARE is intended to help communities identify what is harming environmental quality and public health in their area, bring partners together, and take coordinated, practical actions that lead to measurable improvements.
What types of issues does CARE focus on?
CARE focuses on health and environmental risks associated with toxic pollutants, as well as other local environmental concerns identified by the community.
What does it mean that CARE is a "community-driven, multimedia demonstration effort"?
It means the program is designed to help communities look at pollution and related risks across multiple pathways and sources, rather than focusing on only one pollutant or only one environmental medium (such as only air or only water). The intent is a broader, coordinated approach to understanding and reducing risk.
Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Funding under this opportunity is provided through cooperative agreements.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement typically means the EPA expects to have an active role during the project period compared with a standard grant.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $2,000,000.
How many awards does the EPA expect to make?
The EPA expects to make nine awards.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $300,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is March 9, 2010. The original and current closing dates are the same.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is April 8, 2010.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and required forms?
Applicants were instructed to review the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, required forms, and specific due-date details.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The CARE opportunity is described as a competitive request for proposals.
What kinds of elements would an applicant typically need to include in a competitive CARE proposal?
Prospective applicants would generally need to provide a clear project narrative, a plan for community engagement and partnership, and a description of how the project will identify priority environmental concerns and implement steps to reduce risk from toxic pollutants and related issues.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," and the specific eligibility rules and clarifications are located in Section III of the full announcement.
Does the "Others" eligibility label mean many entity types may be allowed?
It indicates the program likely allows applications from a range of entities beyond only state or local governments, but the exact eligible entity types and any restrictions would be defined in the full RFP.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically was directed to contact Dennis OConnor at the EPA for assistance at 202-343-9213.
Why does the announcement emphasize reviewing specific sections of the full RFP?
Because the official requirements (including how to submit, which forms are required, and exactly how due dates are applied) are contained in the full announcement, with Section III covering eligibility details and Section IV covering submission requirements.
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