Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R6 OEJTA 11 1
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GREEN JOBS DEVELOPMENT PILOT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.604 Environmental Justice Small Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2011 and posted on Apr 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2011 Please see Section IV of the announcement 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 $100,000.00 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).
- See Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Justice Green Jobs Development Pilot (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R6 OEJTA 11 1) was a discretionary EPA grant opportunity designed to help communities facing disproportionate environmental burdens build practical pathways into "green" employment. The core goal was to fund a project that delivers both green job training and green job placement for underserved populations, specifically communities such as minority, low-income, or indigenous groups that are more heavily impacted by environmental harms and risks. A key requirement was that the application identify a local environmental and public health issue affecting the target community, meaning proposals needed to be grounded in a specific, real-world problem rather than offering generic workforce training.
Geographically, projects had to be carried out within EPA Region 6, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This regional limitation meant the program was focused on building local capacity and employment outcomes within those states, with an emphasis on addressing environmental justice challenges present in those areas. While the announcement language highlights training and placement, the larger intent fits the Environmental Justice framework: improving health and environmental conditions while also expanding economic opportunity for communities that have historically been left out of environmental and workforce investments.
In terms of funding, EPA expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was listed as $0, indicating that the final amount would depend on the strength and scope of the selected proposal, up to the maximum. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for community-based organizations and other eligible applicants that might not have access to significant non-federal funds.
This opportunity fell under CFDA number 66.604, associated with the Environmental Justice Small Grant Program. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was environment. The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2011, and closed on May 10, 2011 (with submission and due date details referenced in Section IV of the full announcement). It was later archived on June 9, 2011. Eligibility was not fully spelled out in the excerpted text and instead pointed applicants to Section III of the announcement and an additional eligibility clarification field, suggesting that applicants needed to consult the full RFA to confirm whether their organization type and structure qualified.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the EPA provided a direct point of contact: Charlotte Runnels at (214) 665-6442. Overall, the pilot program was a targeted, single-award investment meant to connect environmental justice priorities with tangible workforce outcomes by preparing residents of overburdened communities for green jobs and helping them move into actual employment in the Region 6 states.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Environmental Justice Green Jobs Development Pilot?
The Environmental Justice Green Jobs Development Pilot (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R6 OEJTA 11 1) was a discretionary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant opportunity intended to help communities facing disproportionate environmental burdens build practical pathways into "green" employment. The pilot focused on delivering green job training and supporting green job placement for underserved populations.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose was to fund a project that produces real workforce outcomes by combining (1) green job training and (2) green job placement, while aligning that work with Environmental Justice goals such as improving health and environmental conditions and expanding economic opportunity in communities that have historically been underserved.
What kinds of communities was this pilot designed to serve?
The pilot targeted underserved populations in communities experiencing disproportionate environmental harms and risks. Examples mentioned include minority, low-income, or indigenous groups that are more heavily impacted by environmental burdens.
Did proposals need to address a specific environmental issue, or could they be general workforce programs?
Applications were required to identify a local environmental and public health issue affecting the target community. Proposals needed to be grounded in a specific, real-world problem rather than offering generic job training without a defined local environmental/public health context.
Where did the funded project have to take place?
Projects had to be carried out within EPA Region 6. Region 6 includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Why was the project limited to EPA Region 6?
The regional requirement indicated the program was intended to build local capacity and employment outcomes within EPA Region 6 states, with an emphasis on Environmental Justice challenges present in those areas.
How many awards did EPA expect to make under this opportunity?
EPA expected to make one award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000.
What does it mean that the award floor was listed as $0?
An award floor of $0 indicates the final award amount could vary based on the strength and scope of the selected proposal, up to the maximum amount. (In other words, the opportunity did not guarantee a minimum award amount in the listing.)
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which helped reduce barriers for applicants that might not have access to non-federal funds.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was under CFDA number 66.604, associated with the Environmental Justice Small Grant Program.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was environment.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2011, and closed on May 10, 2011. The listing noted that additional submission and due date details were referenced in Section IV of the full announcement.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 9, 2011, meaning it was no longer active as an open solicitation after that date.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was not fully spelled out in the provided excerpt. Applicants were directed to review Section III of the full announcement and an additional eligibility clarification field to confirm whether their organization type and structure qualified.
Where could applicants find the official eligibility requirements and submission details?
The excerpt pointed applicants to the full announcement, specifically Section III for eligibility and Section IV for submission and due date details.
What should an applicant do if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The EPA provided a point of contact for those who could not access the announcement electronically: Charlotte Runnels at (214) 665-6442.
What is the overall intent of the pilot in practical terms?
Overall, the pilot was a targeted, single-award investment meant to connect Environmental Justice priorities with tangible workforce outcomes by preparing residents of overburdened communities for green jobs and helping them move into actual employment within EPA Region 6 states.
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