Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2011 STAR C1
Apply for EPA G2011 STAR C1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dynamic Air Quality Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.509 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2010 and posted on Dec 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered this funding opportunity under its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program to support research that strengthens the scientific foundation of the U.S. air quality management system. The core purpose was to move air quality management toward a more "dynamic" approach, meaning a system that can absorb new scientific findings and real-world data faster and translate them into better decisions at regional and local levels. The EPA highlighted two main directions for proposed work: first, research that speeds up how quickly new information (such as monitoring data, emissions updates, atmospheric science advances, or improved modeling methods) can be incorporated into air quality planning and regulatory decision-making; and second, research that improves how agencies anticipate, respond to, and manage short-term air pollution episodes, which can include acute events like spikes in ozone or particulate matter, smoke impacts, or other rapid-onset conditions that require timely and well-informed interventions.
The opportunity was listed as a discretionary grant program and allowed awards through either grants or cooperative agreements, which typically indicates that EPA may have expected active involvement or collaboration in some projects, depending on the award mechanism and the nature of the work. The agency expected to make about three awards in total, with an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $500,000, while the listed award floor was $0 (a standard administrative entry that does not necessarily imply zero-dollar awards). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The official funding opportunity number was EPA G2011 STAR C1, titled "Dynamic Air Quality Management," and it was associated with CFDA number 66.509 (Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program). The announcement was posted on December 23, 2010, with an application deadline of April 28, 2011, and the opportunity was archived on May 28, 2011. Eligibility was not fully specified in the summary text and instead was directed to Section III of the full announcement, with the listing indicating "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," meaning applicants would have needed to consult the complete solicitation to confirm which institutions or organization types could apply and whether there were restrictions (for example, university-led teams, nonprofits, research institutions, or other entities commonly eligible under STAR competitions).
For applicants needing help, the EPA provided two points of contact: James Gentry (703-347-8093) for eligibility-related questions and John Dawson (703-347-8109) for technical issues, including difficulties accessing the full announcement. Overall, the grant call focused on advancing practical, decision-relevant science that could modernize air quality management by making it more responsive, data-driven, and capable of handling both long-term planning and rapid, short-term pollution events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): EPA STAR "Dynamic Air Quality Management" (EPA G2011 STAR C1)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary funding announcement under the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program. It focused on research to strengthen the scientific foundation of the U.S. air quality management system, specifically by supporting work aligned with the topic "Dynamic Air Quality Management."
2) What is the main purpose of the "Dynamic Air Quality Management" topic?
The core purpose was to move air quality management toward a more dynamic approach: a system that can absorb new scientific findings and real-world data faster and translate them into better regional and local air quality decisions.
3) What kinds of projects did EPA emphasize?
EPA highlighted two main directions for proposed research:
- Faster integration of new information into decisions: Research that speeds up how quickly new information (for example, monitoring data, updated emissions information, advances in atmospheric science, or improved modeling methods) can be incorporated into air quality planning and regulatory decision-making.
- Better management of short-term pollution episodes: Research that improves how agencies anticipate, respond to, and manage short-term air pollution events, including acute episodes such as spikes in ozone or particulate matter, smoke impacts, or other rapid-onset conditions that require timely interventions.
4) What does "dynamic" mean in this context?
In this solicitation, "dynamic" referred to air quality management that is more responsive and adaptable, meaning it can take in new data and science more quickly and use that information to support practical, decision-relevant actions at the regional and local level.
5) Is this a grant, a cooperative agreement, or both?
The opportunity allowed awards through either grants or cooperative agreements. The inclusion of cooperative agreements typically suggests that EPA could have active involvement or collaboration in some projects, depending on the award mechanism and the nature of the work.
6) How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make about three awards in total.
7) What was the total estimated funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $2,000,000.
8) What was the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $500,000.
9) What does the listed award floor of "$0" mean?
The listing showed an award floor of $0, which is commonly a standard administrative entry and does not necessarily mean that EPA intended to make zero-dollar awards.
10) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
11) What is the official funding opportunity number and title?
The official funding opportunity number was EPA G2011 STAR C1, titled "Dynamic Air Quality Management."
12) What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was associated with CFDA 66.509 (Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program).
13) When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on December 23, 2010.
14) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 28, 2011.
15) What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
The opportunity was archived on May 28, 2011, indicating it was no longer an active funding opportunity after that point.
16) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was not fully specified in the summary text. The listing indicated "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" and directed applicants to Section III of the full announcement. Applicants would have needed to consult the complete solicitation to confirm which organization types could apply and whether any restrictions applied.
17) Where were applicants supposed to look for the definitive eligibility rules?
Applicants were directed to Section III of the full funding announcement and to the Additional Information on Eligibility text referenced in the listing.
18) What kind of outcomes was EPA aiming for with this research?
The call emphasized advancing practical, decision-relevant science that could modernize air quality management by making it more responsive, more data-driven, and better able to support both long-term planning and rapid response to short-term pollution events.
19) Who should applicants contact with eligibility questions?
For eligibility-related questions, EPA listed: James Gentry, phone 703-347-8093.
20) Who should applicants contact with technical questions or trouble accessing the announcement?
For technical issues (including difficulties accessing the full announcement), EPA listed: John Dawson, phone 703-347-8109.
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