Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR IO 11 08
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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 13, 2011 and posted on Jan 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods.. (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 a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support community-led efforts to understand and reduce local environmental and public health risks. The program is set up as a community-based, community-driven “multimedia†initiative, meaning it is intended to address toxic pollutants and related environmental concerns across multiple pathways and sources rather than focusing on a single issue in isolation. In practical terms, CARE funding is aimed at helping communities identify the major contributors to risk in their area, build partnerships to tackle those problems, and carry out strategies that reduce exposure to toxic pollutants and other environmental stressors.
This funding opportunity was issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OAR-IO-11-08, titled “Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program.†The EPA categorized it as a discretionary funding opportunity, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or ongoing collaboration), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. The activity category is Environment, and the overall program emphasis is on reducing risk from toxic pollutants and environmental concerns “from all sources,†reinforcing the idea that applicants should look broadly at cumulative and community-wide conditions rather than narrow single-pollutant approaches.
The EPA anticipated making about 9 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $75,000 up to a ceiling of $300,000. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for community groups and partners that may not have access to non-federal matching funds. That said, proposals still typically need to show that the project is feasible, supported by strong local partnerships, and capable of producing meaningful outcomes relative to the requested budget.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others,†with additional clarification directed to the full announcement, particularly Section III, which contains the detailed eligibility rules. This structure is common in federal opportunities where eligible applicants may include certain nonprofit organizations, local or tribal entities, community-based organizations, or other qualified groups, but the exact list and any limitations (such as requirements related to partnership structure, community representation, or prior experience) are spelled out in the official RFP. Applicants were instructed to review Section III for the definitive eligibility criteria and Section IV for the required submission process, deadlines, and methods.
Key dates included a Posted Date and Creation Date of January 13, 2011, and an Original and Current Closing Date of March 22, 2011, meaning proposals were due by that date subject to the submission instructions in Section IV. The opportunity was later archived on April 21, 2011, which indicates the competition period ended and the listing was moved into an inactive status on the federal posting platform. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the EPA provided a point of contact: Dennis O’Connor at (202) 343-9213. The issuing agency for this opportunity is the Environmental Protection Agency, and the listing also referenced an additional information link for the CARE Program announcement for applicants needing the full source document.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): EPA Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
What is the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program?
The CARE Program is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports community-led efforts to understand and reduce local environmental and public health risks.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main emphasis is on reducing risk from toxic pollutants and related environmental concerns from all sources. The intent is for communities to identify major contributors to local risk, build partnerships, and implement strategies that reduce exposure to toxic pollutants and other environmental stressors.
What does it mean that CARE is a "community-based, community-driven" program?
It means projects are expected to be led by the community and shaped by local needs and conditions, with community partners working together to understand problems and carry out solutions.
What does "multimedia" mean in the context of this program?
In this program, "multimedia" means the work is intended to address toxic pollutants and environmental concerns across multiple pathways and sources, rather than focusing on a single issue in isolation.
What kinds of activities is CARE funding intended to support?
CARE funding is aimed at helping communities identify the major contributors to risk in their area, build partnerships to address those problems, and carry out strategies that reduce exposure to toxic pollutants and other environmental stressors.
What is the official funding opportunity number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-OAR-IO-11-08, and the title is "Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program."
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
EPA categorized it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates EPA expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, or ongoing collaboration, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 9 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,000,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $75,000 to a ceiling of $300,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
If there is no match required, does the proposal still need to justify the budget?
Yes. Even without a matching requirement, proposals are still expected to demonstrate feasibility, strong local partnerships, and meaningful outcomes relative to the requested budget.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the detailed eligibility rules provided in the full announcement, particularly Section III. Applicants are directed to review Section III for the definitive eligibility criteria and any limitations.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The announcement directs applicants to the full RFP, specifically Section III, for the complete eligibility requirements.
Where can applicants find instructions on how to apply and what is required in the application?
The announcement directs applicants to Section IV of the full RFP for the required submission process, deadlines, and methods.
When was this opportunity posted?
The Posted Date (and Creation Date) was January 13, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The Original and Current Closing Date was March 22, 2011, meaning proposals were due by that date, subject to the submission instructions in Section IV.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing was archived on April 21, 2011, which indicates the competition period ended and the opportunity was moved into an inactive status on the federal posting platform.
Who can applicants contact for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The EPA provided a point of contact: Dennis O'Connor, reachable at (202) 343-9213.
Is there a link to additional CARE Program announcement information?
Yes. The listing referenced an additional information link for the CARE Program announcement for applicants needing the full source document.
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