Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2011 STAR F1
Apply for EPA G2011 STAR F1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Impact And Mitigation Of Oil Spills" 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 Mar 1, 2011 and posted on Mar 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2011 Please review 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 4 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 Impact And Mitigation Of Oil Spills funding opportunity (EPA-G2011-STAR-F1) was a 2011 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency solicitation issued through the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Congress provided EPA with a total of $2,000,000 to support one or more research efforts focused on understanding and reducing the human health and environmental risks associated both with crude oil releases and with the chemical and biological products used to respond to spills. The opportunity was structured as discretionary funding, offered through grants and/or cooperative agreements, and was intended to generate practical, scientifically grounded tools and evidence that could improve oil-spill response decisions and outcomes, particularly in the Gulf Coast region.
The core purpose of the program was to build a research program that meaningfully advances oil-spill mitigation while also addressing the potential tradeoffs created by response measures themselves. EPA specifically called for proposals that address at least one of three main research directions. First, applicants could propose cost-effective, innovative technologies designed to mitigate oil-spill impacts, which could include improved containment, recovery, treatment, or other engineering or operational approaches aimed at reducing damage and speeding ecological recovery. Second, applicants could focus on the development of more effective dispersants, surface washing agents, bioremediation agents, or other mitigation measures that are listed on the National Contingency Plan (NCP) Product List under 40 C.F.R. Part 300, Subpart J, with a clear emphasis on minimizing environmental harm while still performing well in spill conditions. Third, applicants could investigate and characterize environmental effects from oil spills themselves and from the application of these dispersants and other agents, helping clarify how these products behave in real-world settings and what short- and long-term consequences they may have across different habitats and species.
A defining requirement of this opportunity was the inclusion of a strong community outreach program plan as part of the proposed research. EPA was not looking for outreach as an add-on or a simple dissemination plan; the objective was to help impacted Gulf Coast communities actively participate in the study and be able to use the results. Applicants were expected to collaborate with affected communities to identify the most significant risks to human health and the environment as communities themselves perceive and experience them, incorporate community input into study design so the work addresses real local concerns, and provide technical assistance so that community members and local decision-makers can interpret and apply the findings. In practice, this implies a two-way engagement model: communities contribute to framing questions and priorities, and the research team supports communities in turning results into usable knowledge for planning, response, and risk communication.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, EPA anticipated making up to four awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000 per project (with no stated award floor). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2011, and closed on June 22, 2011, with the archive date listed as July 22, 2011. The activity category was environment (CFDA 66.509, STAR Research Program). Eligibility was not fully specified in the summary text and was instead provided in Section III of the full announcement, with the listing indicating "Others" and directing applicants to the official eligibility section for clarification.
For applicants needing support or clarification at the time, EPA provided multiple points of contact, including an eligibility contact (James Gentry), an electronic submissions contact (Ron Josephson), and a technical contact (Mitch Lasat). Overall, the opportunity blended applied research and community engagement, aiming to produce both improved mitigation approaches and clearer evidence about the environmental and health implications of spill response tools, while ensuring that Gulf Coast communities could directly shape and benefit from the work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled Environmental Impact And Mitigation Of Oil Spills and has the funding opportunity number EPA-G2011-STAR-F1.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This solicitation was issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program.
What event prompted this funding opportunity?
The solicitation was issued in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster, with the goal of supporting research that can improve understanding of oil-spill impacts and the effectiveness and tradeoffs of spill response actions.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to build a research program that advances oil-spill mitigation and helps reduce human health and environmental risks associated with both crude oil releases and the chemical and biological products used in spill response. The program emphasized producing practical, scientifically grounded tools and evidence that could improve spill-response decisions and outcomes, particularly for the Gulf Coast region.
How much total funding was available?
Congress provided EPA with a total of $2,000,000 for this solicitation.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making up to four awards.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling was $500,000 per project.
Was there a minimum (floor) award amount stated?
No award floor was stated in the summary information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The opportunity was structured as discretionary funding offered through grants and/or cooperative agreements.
What research topics were encouraged under this solicitation?
EPA called for proposals that addressed at least one of three main research directions: (1) innovative, cost-effective technologies to mitigate oil-spill impacts; (2) development of more effective spill mitigation products listed on the National Contingency Plan (NCP) Product List; and/or (3) investigation and characterization of environmental effects from oil spills and from the application of dispersants and other response agents.
What does the solicitation mean by innovative mitigation technologies?
The solicitation described this direction as research on cost-effective, innovative technologies that mitigate oil-spill impacts. Examples mentioned include improved approaches for containment, recovery, treatment, or other engineering or operational methods designed to reduce damage and support faster ecological recovery.
What kinds of spill response products were specifically highlighted?
EPA highlighted research involving dispersants, surface washing agents, bioremediation agents, and other mitigation measures that are listed on the National Contingency Plan (NCP) Product List under 40 C.F.R. Part 300, Subpart J.
What was EPA looking for in research on dispersants and other agents?
The emphasis was on creating or improving response agents that perform well in spill conditions while minimizing environmental harm. The opportunity also emphasized understanding the tradeoffs that can arise when response measures themselves create additional risks.
What does the environmental effects research direction include?
This direction includes investigating and characterizing environmental effects from the oil spill itself and from applying dispersants and other agents, including how these products behave in real-world settings and what short- and long-term consequences they may have across different habitats and species.
Was community outreach required as part of the proposed research?
Yes. A defining requirement was including a strong community outreach program plan as an integral part of the research.
What did EPA mean by a "strong" community outreach program plan?
EPA was not looking for outreach as an add-on or a simple dissemination plan. The stated objective was to ensure impacted Gulf Coast communities could actively participate in the study and use the results. This implies a two-way engagement model where communities help frame questions and priorities, and the research team provides support so results can be interpreted and applied locally.
How were applicants expected to work with Gulf Coast communities?
Applicants were expected to collaborate with affected communities to: (1) identify the most significant human health and environmental risks as communities perceive them; (2) incorporate community input into study design so the work reflects local concerns; and (3) provide technical assistance so community members and local decision-makers can interpret and apply findings for planning, response, and risk communication.
Was this opportunity focused on a particular region?
Yes. While the research goal is broadly relevant, the solicitation particularly emphasized improving decisions and outcomes for the Gulf Coast region and supporting impacted Gulf Coast communities.
What is the CFDA number and program area associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was environment, under CFDA 66.509 (the STAR Research Program).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2011 and closed on June 22, 2011.
What does the archive date mean for this listing?
The listing included an archive date of July 22, 2011, indicating the solicitation is an archived opportunity rather than an open, current competition.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was not fully specified in the summary text provided. The listing indicated "Others" and directed applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the official eligibility requirements.
Where would applicants have found the official eligibility rules?
The summary directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for eligibility details.
Who were the EPA contacts for questions about the opportunity?
EPA listed multiple points of contact: James Gentry (eligibility contact), Ron Josephson (electronic submissions contact), and Mitch Lasat (technical contact).
What kinds of outcomes was EPA trying to achieve with this funding?
The opportunity aimed to generate practical tools and evidence to improve oil-spill response decisions, reduce risks to human health and the environment, and clarify the environmental and health implications (including potential tradeoffs) of spill response products and strategies, while ensuring communities in the Gulf Coast can directly shape and benefit from the work.
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