Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OECA OC 09 05
Apply for EPA OECA OC 09 05
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development and Maintenance of the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.305 Compliance Assistance Support for Services to the Regulated Community and Other Assistance Providers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2009 and posted on Oct 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2009 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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) County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a discretionary funding opportunity to support the continued development and ongoing maintenance of the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN). LGEAN is described as a web-based compliance assistance center built specifically to help local governments understand, manage, and meet their environmental responsibilities. In practical terms, the project is aimed at keeping an online hub current and useful by providing local government audiences with relevant information, tools, and services that make it easier to comply with environmental requirements.
The funding opportunity is identified as "Development and Maintenance of the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network" under Funding Opportunity Number EPA OECA OC 09 05. The EPA planned to make one award, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration on work planning, deliverables, and program direction). The activity category is Environment, and the associated CFDA number is 66.305, titled "Compliance Assistance Support for Services to the Regulated Community and Other Assistance Providers." The estimated total funding amount for the competition was $350,000, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
Eligibility for this opportunity was broad within the public-sector and related arenas that commonly support local government programs. Eligible applicant types listed include county governments, city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice also indicates "Others" may be eligible, but applicants were directed to review Section III of the full announcement for the precise eligibility rules and any additional conditions or clarifications.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on October 21, 2009, with an original and current closing date of November 27, 2009. The archive date was December 27, 2009, indicating the competition has closed and is kept for historical reference. The announcement emphasizes that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation, particularly Section IV, for the authoritative submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and any details affecting due dates and application logistics.
For access issues or questions about obtaining the complete announcement, the EPA provided a point of contact: Kenneth Harmon, reachable at (202) 564-7076.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Development and Maintenance of the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network" (LGEAN).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is EPA OECA OC 09 05.
What is LGEAN?
LGEAN is described as a web-based compliance assistance center built specifically to help local governments understand, manage, and meet their environmental responsibilities.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project is intended to support the continued development and ongoing maintenance of LGEAN, keeping the online hub current and useful for local government audiences by providing relevant information, tools, and services to make it easier to comply with environmental requirements.
What type of activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 66.305, titled "Compliance Assistance Support for Services to the Regulated Community and Other Assistance Providers."
How much funding was EPA expecting to award?
The estimated total funding amount for the competition was $350,000.
How many awards did EPA plan to make?
The EPA planned to make one award.
What funding instrument was EPA planning to use?
The planned funding instrument was a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
The notice explains that a Cooperative Agreement typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on work planning, deliverables, and program direction.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity states that it did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant types listed include county governments, city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice also indicates that "Others" may be eligible.
Where should applicants look for the exact eligibility rules?
Applicants were instructed to review Section III of the full announcement for the precise eligibility rules and any additional conditions or clarifications.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on October 21, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was November 27, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is December 27, 2009, which indicates the competition has closed and is being kept for historical reference.
Where are the official instructions for submitting an application?
The announcement emphasizes that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation, particularly Section IV, for the authoritative submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and any details affecting due dates and application logistics.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the complete announcement?
The EPA provided a point of contact: Kenneth Harmon, reachable at (202) 564-7076.
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