Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2008 STAR J2
Apply for EPA G2008 STAR J2
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Career Projects Adaptation for Future Air Quality Analysis and Decision Support Tools in Light of Global Change Impacts and Mitigation" 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 Jul 22, 2008 and posted on Jul 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 2008 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this discretionary grant opportunity under its Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program (CFDA 66.509) to support early-career research focused on how global change will affect future air quality analysis and the decision-support tools used by regulators and planners. The central aim is to fund projects that improve understanding of how climate-related factors interact with air pollution regulatory requirements, and how that combined influence translates into real-world air quality outcomes. A notable feature of the work EPA anticipates is the collection and interpretation of geospatial information, meaning applicants should expect that spatial data, mapping, remote sensing, GIS-based analysis, or other location-aware datasets and methods may be important components of competitive proposals.
In practical terms, the opportunity is oriented toward research that helps decision makers adapt air quality management strategies and analytical tools to a changing climate and evolving mitigation efforts. The program is looking for proposals that can clarify relationships such as: how meteorology and climate variability can change pollutant formation and transport; how those climate-driven changes may alter the effectiveness or design of regulatory approaches; and how future planning tools might need to be updated so they remain reliable under new environmental conditions. The emphasis on "analysis and decision support tools" signals that EPA is not only interested in basic scientific findings, but also in improvements that make air quality assessments, forecasting, compliance planning, or policy evaluation more robust as climate and emissions patterns shift.
The funding details indicate a moderate-sized, competitive research program. EPA expected to make about 7 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $5,000,000. Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $600,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which typically lowers barriers for applicants and lets project design be driven more by scientific needs than by matching-fund constraints.
Eligibility covered a broad range of organizations that commonly participate in federal environmental research, including state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; county governments; and city or township governments. The announcement also references an "Others" category with additional clarification in the full text, and points applicants to Section III for complete eligibility rules and any specific early-career requirements or limitations.
Key administrative dates show this was a 2008 funding round: it was posted and created on July 22, 2008, with an original and current closing date of October 21, 2008, and it was archived on November 20, 2008. Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission methods, due dates, and any required forms or procedural steps. For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the listed contact was Bryan Bloomer at EPA (202-343-9078).
Overall, this opportunity targeted early-career investigators and teams working at the intersection of climate dynamics, air pollution regulation, and applied analytical tools, with an expectation that strong projects would use geospatially informed data and methods to produce insights and tool improvements that remain useful as global change impacts and mitigation actions reshape future air quality conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary research grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program (CFDA 66.509). It supports early-career research focused on how global change may affect future air quality analysis and the decision-support tools used by regulators and planners.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central aim is to fund projects that improve understanding of how climate-related factors interact with air pollution regulatory requirements, and how that combined influence translates into real-world air quality outcomes. The opportunity emphasizes research that is useful for adapting air quality management strategies and analytical tools as climate and mitigation efforts evolve.
What kinds of research topics does EPA expect proposals to address?
The announcement highlights research that can clarify relationships such as:
- How meteorology and climate variability can change pollutant formation and transport
- How climate-driven changes may alter the effectiveness or design of regulatory approaches
- How future planning and decision-support tools may need to be updated to remain reliable under new environmental conditions
Is this opportunity focused only on basic science?
No. While scientific understanding is important, EPA signals a strong interest in improvements to air quality analysis and decision-support tools. This includes making air quality assessments, forecasting, compliance planning, or policy evaluation more robust as climate and emissions patterns shift.
What does the EPA mean by "analysis and decision support tools"?
Based on the description, these are tools and methods used by regulators and planners to evaluate air quality, forecast conditions, plan for compliance, and assess policy options. The program emphasizes keeping these tools reliable as global change and mitigation efforts reshape future air quality conditions.
Is geospatial data or GIS work important for this grant?
Yes. A notable feature EPA anticipates is the collection and interpretation of geospatial information. Competitive proposals should expect that spatial data, mapping, remote sensing, GIS-based analysis, or other location-aware datasets and methods may be important components of the work.
How much total funding was available?
EPA estimated a total funding pool of $5,000,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make about 7 awards.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity listed eligibility for:
- State governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
The announcement also referenced an "Others" category with additional clarification in the full text, and directed applicants to Section III for complete eligibility rules and any specific early-career requirements or limitations.
Is this specifically for early-career researchers?
Yes. The opportunity is described as supporting early-career research. Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility rules and any early-career requirements or limitations.
What program is this under (CFDA number)?
This opportunity was under the EPA STAR Research Program, CFDA 66.509.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted/created on July 22, 2008. The original and current closing date was October 21, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on November 20, 2008.
Where would applicants find submission instructions and required forms?
Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission methods, due dates, and any required forms or procedural steps.
Who was the contact person for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was Bryan Bloomer at EPA, phone (202) 343-9078, for access issues or questions tied to the full announcement.
What kinds of outcomes was EPA trying to support with this research?
The opportunity emphasizes outcomes that help decision makers adapt air quality management strategies and analytical tools to a changing climate and evolving mitigation efforts, with an expectation that stronger projects would use geospatially informed data and methods to produce insights and tool improvements relevant to future air quality conditions.
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