Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OA OSBP 15 01
Apply for EPA OA OSBP 15 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN/SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER 507 PROGRAM WEBSITE" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2014 and posted on Dec 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 21, 2015 Please refer to the 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- Under this solicitation EPA has limited eligible applicants to State air pollution control agencies or the state specified entity (typically a state college or university) under the direction of a State air pollution control agency and approved by EPA in accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Additionally, a state specified entity must be eligible for funding under section 103 of the Clean Air Act and CFDA 66.034. The other eligible entities identified in CFDA 66.034 are not eligible. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA OA OSBP 15 01) supports the development, ongoing technical support, and content management of the national website for the Small Business Ombudsman (SBO) and Small Business Environmental Assistance Providers (SBEAP) "Section 507" Program, which was created under Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. The central purpose is to maintain a functional, reliable, and useful web platform that helps nonfederal partners such as state programs, trade associations, and small businesses participate in and benefit from the nationwide 507 Program. In practical terms, the award is meant to fund the web and IT work needed to keep the national 507 website operating as an effective hub for information sharing, assistance resources, and coordination across participating partners.
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The funding activity category is listed as Environment under CFDA 66.034 (Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act). EPA anticipated making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. The award size parameters shown include an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Applicants must be either a state air pollution control agency or a state-specified entity (often a state college or university) that operates under the direction of a state air pollution control agency and has been approved by EPA in accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. In addition, a state-specified entity must be eligible for funding under Section 103 of the Clean Air Act and under CFDA 66.034. Even though CFDA 66.034 can list other types of eligible entities in general, this specific solicitation explicitly limits eligibility and states that the other entity types typically identified under CFDA 66.034 are not eligible for this particular competition. Applicants are directed to review Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility conditions and details.
Key dates associated with the opportunity include a posted date of December 2, 2014, and a closing date of January 21, 2015 (with the notice emphasizing that Section IV of the announcement governs submission methods, due dates, and related requirements). The archive date is February 20, 2015. Anyone needing help accessing the complete announcement was directed to contact Paula Hoag at 202 566 2496 or via email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number for this EPA grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is EPA OA OSBP 15 01.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support the development, ongoing technical support, and content management of the national website for the Small Business Ombudsman (SBO) and Small Business Environmental Assistance Providers (SBEAP) "Section 507" Program. The goal is to keep a functional, reliable, and useful web platform that helps nonfederal partners participate in and benefit from the nationwide 507 Program.
3) What is the Section 507 Program referenced in this announcement?
The "Section 507" Program was created under Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and is associated with the SBO and SBEAP network. This opportunity focuses specifically on the national website that supports that program.
4) What types of work would the award support?
Based on the description provided, the award is intended to fund web and IT work needed to keep the national 507 website operating as an effective hub, including:
- Website development activities
- Ongoing technical support
- Content management
- Maintaining a reliable platform for information sharing, assistance resources, and partner coordination
5) Who is the website intended to serve?
The website is intended to help nonfederal partners such as state programs, trade associations, and small businesses participate in and benefit from the nationwide 507 Program.
6) What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than issuing a grant with minimal agency participation.
7) What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Environment under CFDA 66.034, titled "Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act."
8) How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making one award under this announcement.
9) What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000.
10) What are the award size limits (floor and ceiling) shown in the announcement summary?
The award floor shown is $50,000 and the award ceiling shown is $100,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Applicants must be one of the following:
- A state air pollution control agency, or
- A state-specified entity (often a state college or university) that operates under the direction of a state air pollution control agency and has been approved by EPA in accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
13) Are there extra eligibility requirements for a state-specified entity?
Yes. A state-specified entity must also be eligible for funding under Section 103 of the Clean Air Act and under CFDA 66.034.
14) Are other entity types that may appear under CFDA 66.034 eligible for this competition?
No. Even though CFDA 66.034 can list other types of eligible entities in general, this specific solicitation explicitly limits eligibility and states that other entity types typically identified under CFDA 66.034 are not eligible for this particular competition.
15) Where should applicants look for the complete eligibility conditions?
Applicants are directed to review Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility conditions and details.
16) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The key dates listed are:
- Posted date: December 2, 2014
- Closing date: January 21, 2015
- Archive date: February 20, 2015
17) Which section governs the submission methods and due date requirements?
The notice emphasizes that Section IV of the announcement governs submission methods, due dates, and related requirements.
18) Who can be contacted for help accessing the complete announcement?
For help accessing the complete announcement, the notice directs people to contact Paula Hoag at 202 566 2496 or via email.
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