Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA EE 09 02

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Education Grants Solicitation Notice for 2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.951 Environmental Education Grants.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Nov 6, 2008 and posted on Nov 6, 2008.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 95 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • See Section III of the announcement for additional eligiblilty information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Environmental Education Grants Solicitation Notice for 2009 (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-EE-09-02) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to strengthen environmental education across the country. The overall purpose is to support projects that build environmental stewardship and help develop informed, responsible students, educators, and community members. In practical terms, EPA is looking to fund environmental education efforts that are innovative and that either create new approaches or expand the reach of proven approaches, especially projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.

The opportunity is structured as a grant competition within the environmental funding activity category, listed under CFDA 66.951 (Environmental Education Grants). EPA expected to make about 95 awards under this solicitation. The estimated total funding available for the competition is $3,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $200,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources to help cover project costs, consistent with the specific terms laid out in the full announcement.

Applications were posted on November 6, 2008, with the closing date set for December 18, 2008 (the same date is listed as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was later archived on January 17, 2009. Submission instructions and any special due date details were directed to Section IV of the full solicitation, which typically covers required forms, application format, and the accepted submission methods.

Eligibility is not fully specified in the short synopsis and is instead described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with additional eligibility rules referenced in Section III of the announcement. In other words, prospective applicants would need to consult the full document to confirm whether their organization type and project approach fit EPA's eligibility requirements for this specific cycle.

For applicants who could not access the complete announcement electronically, the notice points to the Contact Information section (Section VII) for assistance. Overall, the solicitation is focused on supporting measurable, education-centered environmental outcomes by helping organizations pilot, improve, and spread effective environmental education strategies, while requiring some level of matching support to demonstrate commitment and expand the impact of federal funds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): EPA Environmental Education Grants Solicitation Notice for 2009 (EPA-EE-09-02)

What is the Environmental Education Grants Solicitation Notice for 2009?

It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support environmental education projects nationwide. This specific opportunity is titled "Environmental Education Grants Solicitation Notice for 2009" and uses Funding Opportunity Number EPA-EE-09-02.

What is the main purpose of this grant program?

The overall purpose is to strengthen environmental education across the country by supporting projects that build environmental stewardship and help develop informed, responsible students, educators, and community members.

What kinds of projects is EPA looking to fund under this solicitation?

EPA is looking to fund environmental education efforts that are innovative and that either create new approaches or expand the reach of proven approaches. The solicitation especially emphasizes projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.

Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?

This opportunity is structured as a grant competition (a discretionary program), meaning applications are competed rather than funded by a formula distribution.

What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?

The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-EE-09-02.

What CFDA number is associated with this program?

This opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.951, titled "Environmental Education Grants."

How much total funding was estimated to be available?

The estimated total funding available for the competition was $3,000,000.

How many awards did EPA expect to make?

EPA expected to make about 95 awards under this solicitation.

What is the minimum and maximum award size?

Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $200,000.

Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?

Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs, consistent with the specific terms described in the full announcement.

Where are the cost-sharing or matching details explained?

The synopsis notes that cost-sharing applies, but the specific terms and requirements are laid out in the full announcement.

When were applications posted?

Applications were posted on November 6, 2008.

What was the application closing date?

The closing date was December 18, 2008. This date is listed as both the original and current closing date in the synopsis.

Has this funding opportunity been archived?

Yes. The opportunity was archived on January 17, 2009.

Where can applicants find the submission instructions?

Submission instructions and any special due date details were directed to Section IV of the full solicitation, which typically includes required forms, application format, and accepted submission methods.

Where can applicants find eligibility requirements?

Eligibility is not fully specified in the short synopsis. It is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and additional eligibility rules are referenced in Section III of the announcement. Applicants would need to consult the full solicitation to confirm eligibility.

Does the synopsis identify specific eligible organization types?

No. The synopsis does not list specific eligible organization types and instead points to Section III and an additional eligibility text field in the full announcement for clarification.

What should applicants do if they cannot access the complete announcement electronically?

The notice directs applicants who cannot access the complete announcement electronically to use the Contact Information section (Section VII) for assistance.

What type of outcomes does the solicitation emphasize?

The solicitation is focused on supporting measurable, education-centered environmental outcomes by helping organizations pilot, improve, and spread effective environmental education strategies.

What does "design, demonstrate, or disseminate" mean in the context of this opportunity?

Within the information provided, the solicitation highlights projects that (1) design environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, (2) demonstrate them in practice, and/or (3) disseminate them to expand use and impact.

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