Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA ORD 10 MED31910
Apply for EPA ORD 10 MED31910
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.511 Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2010 and posted on Jul 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 28, 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 $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Individuals State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) discretionary funding opportunity that supports a cooperative agreement to build and run hands-on training programs in environmental research. The central goal is workforce development: creating structured training experiences for postdoctoral scientists as well as graduate and undergraduate students, carried out in close collaboration with EPA researchers at the Mid Continent Ecology Division (MED). The work is tied specifically to MED facilities in Duluth, Minnesota and Grosse Ile, Michigan, meaning the project is expected to be strongly integrated with ongoing EPA aquatic toxicology and ecosystem research activities at those locations.
A key feature of the opportunity is its anticipated reliance on geospatial information. The EPA notes that the resulting agreement will likely involve or relate to geospatial data and therefore must conform to applicable federal and EPA geospatial data requirements. In practice, that means applicants should expect expectations around proper geospatial data management, documentation, and sharing, consistent with the geospatial policies referenced in the full solicitation. Even though the short description does not list the technical details, the takeaway is clear: any training or research components that generate, use, or distribute spatial data will need to follow the required data standards and reporting practices.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates substantial EPA involvement during the project. Instead of simply funding a recipient to work independently, a cooperative agreement usually involves active collaboration, coordination, and technical participation by EPA scientists. That structure fits the stated intent of partnering directly with MED scientists and using EPA facilities and expertise to train early-career researchers in real-world environmental research settings.
Funding is planned as a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $1,800,000. The listed award ceiling is $400,000 and the award floor is $65,000, suggesting EPA anticipated proposals of varying size or possibly multi-year increments within an overall program budget, depending on the final scope and the terms described in the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligible applicants are broad and include public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and individuals, along with additional eligible entities as clarified in the announcement. The notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full solicitation for the full eligibility rules and any constraints, so eligibility may include additional conditions beyond the high-level categories shown in the summary.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number EPA ORD 10 MED31910 and is associated with CFDA 66.511 (Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships). The opportunity was posted July 1, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 28, 2010, and it was archived October 28, 2010. Submission details and deadlines are explicitly tied to the full announcement, particularly Section IV, which is where applicants would have found the required application method, formatting, and due date instructions.
For access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact is Larry Hodgson at (740) 261-5036.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) discretionary funding opportunity to support a cooperative agreement that builds and runs hands-on training programs in environmental research. The emphasis is on workforce development through structured training experiences connected to EPA aquatic toxicology and ecosystem research.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is workforce development. The project is intended to create structured, real-world training experiences for postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students, carried out in close collaboration with EPA researchers at the Mid Continent Ecology Division (MED).
Who are the intended trainees under this program?
The training experiences are intended for postdoctoral scientists as well as graduate and undergraduate students.
Which EPA organization is leading this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD) and is tied to collaboration with the Mid Continent Ecology Division (MED).
Where is the work expected to take place?
The work is tied specifically to MED facilities in Duluth, Minnesota and Grosse Ile, Michigan. The project is expected to be strongly integrated with ongoing EPA aquatic toxicology and ecosystem research activities at those locations.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates substantial EPA involvement, with active collaboration, coordination, and technical participation by EPA scientists during the project.
What does "substantial EPA involvement" mean for this opportunity?
Based on the description, the cooperative agreement structure aligns with the stated intent to partner directly with MED scientists and to use EPA facilities and expertise to train early-career researchers. This suggests the recipient would not be working independently, but in close coordination with EPA personnel and activities.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
EPA planned this as a single award opportunity (ExpectedAwards: 1).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,800,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The listed award ceiling is $400,000 and the award floor is $65,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The summary states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
What kinds of organizations (or applicants) are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and individuals. The announcement also notes there may be additional eligible entities or constraints clarified in the full solicitation.
Where can applicants find the complete eligibility rules?
The notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full solicitation for full eligibility rules and any constraints beyond the high-level categories listed in the summary.
Is geospatial data involved in this project?
EPA anticipates the resulting agreement will likely involve or relate to geospatial data. As a result, the project must conform to applicable federal and EPA geospatial data requirements.
What does compliance with EPA geospatial requirements imply?
Applicants should expect expectations around proper geospatial data management, documentation, and sharing that align with the geospatial policies referenced in the full solicitation. Any training or research components that generate, use, or distribute spatial data would need to follow the required standards and reporting practices described in those policies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA ORD 10 MED31910.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 66.511 (Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2010. The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as September 28, 2010.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on October 28, 2010.
Where are the submission instructions and application requirements described?
Submission details and deadlines are tied to the full announcement. The notice specifically points to Section IV for the required application method, formatting, and due date instructions.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Larry Hodgson at (740) 261-5036.
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