Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R1 SCIPM 2011 1
Apply for EPA R1 SCIPM 2011 1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EPA Region 1 School Integrated Pest Management Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2011 and posted on Jul 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2011 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional due date and submission information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $36,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $36,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 EPA Region 1 School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Grants opportunity is a discretionary EPA funding program designed to help expand the use of verifiable integrated pest management practices in K-12 public schools and Federally Recognized Indian tribal schools. The grant focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches that reduce pest problems in schools while also lowering potential risks to student and staff health and to the environment. Rather than relying primarily on routine pesticide use, the program promotes a prevention-first strategy that combines biological, cultural, physical, and (when necessary) chemical tools in a coordinated way.
A central theme of this funding opportunity is the adoption of "verifiable" school IPM, meaning an ongoing, documented program that can be shown through records and practices, not just informal intentions. The announcement highlights key elements that must be part of a verifiable IPM approach: understanding the pests likely to appear in school settings; setting action thresholds for key pests so staff know when intervention is truly needed; monitoring pest presence, locations, and population levels; correcting the conditions that allow pests to thrive (such as access to food, water, and shelter); and using effective control methods with an emphasis on sanitation, structural maintenance, and nonchemical techniques, with pesticides used only as part of a broader strategy. In practical terms, the grant supports programs that improve building and grounds management so that pests are discouraged from the start, rather than dealt with after infestations occur.
EPA indicates that funded projects may involve research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, or studies that advance school IPM adoption. This means applicants could propose things like training programs for school facility teams, educational outreach for school communities, demonstrations of best practices for pest prevention in cafeterias and classrooms, or monitoring and evaluation systems that help schools document pest activity and interventions over time. The overarching goal is to move schools toward consistent, measurable IPM implementation that can be sustained and replicated.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R1-SCIPM-2011-1) was posted July 11, 2011, with an application deadline of August 24, 2011, and an archive date of September 23, 2011. EPA anticipated making about two awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of approximately $36,500. The award ceiling is listed as $36,500 and the award floor as $18,250, suggesting either one award at the full amount or multiple awards split within that range. Funding is provided through assistance agreements, and the notice lists both "Cooperative Agreement" and "Grant" as funding instrument types, indicating that awards could be structured either as standard grants or as cooperative agreements with more direct EPA involvement depending on the project.
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have additional funds to contribute. Eligibility is noted as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with the announcement directing applicants to Section III for the full eligibility rules. The activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 66.716, covering research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies.
For applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Nancy Barmakian at EPA Region 1, reachable at 617-918-1016.
EPA Region 1 School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Grants (EPA-R1-SCIPM-2011-1) - FAQs
1. What is the EPA Region 1 School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Grants program?
This is a discretionary EPA Region 1 funding opportunity designed to expand the use of verifiable integrated pest management (IPM) practices in K-12 public schools and Federally Recognized Indian tribal schools. The program emphasizes practical, evidence-based pest prevention and control approaches that reduce pest problems while lowering potential risks to student and staff health and to the environment.
2. What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to move schools toward consistent, measurable IPM implementation that can be sustained and replicated. The program promotes prevention-first pest management rather than relying primarily on routine pesticide use.
3. What does "integrated pest management (IPM)" mean in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, IPM refers to a coordinated strategy that combines biological, cultural, physical, and (when necessary) chemical tools. The approach focuses on preventing pest problems by improving building and grounds management so pests are discouraged from the start, rather than reacting after infestations occur.
4. What does EPA mean by "verifiable" school IPM?
"Verifiable" school IPM means an ongoing, documented program that can be demonstrated through records and actual practices, not just informal plans or intentions. The emphasis is on implementation that can be tracked and shown over time.
5. What elements are highlighted as part of a verifiable IPM approach?
The announcement highlights these key elements as part of a verifiable school IPM approach:
- Understanding the pests likely to appear in school settings
- Setting action thresholds for key pests so staff know when intervention is truly needed
- Monitoring pest presence, locations, and population levels
- Correcting conditions that allow pests to thrive (such as access to food, water, and shelter)
- Using effective control methods with an emphasis on sanitation, structural maintenance, and nonchemical techniques, with pesticides used only as part of a broader strategy
6. Does this grant focus on reducing pesticide use in schools?
Yes. The grant promotes a prevention-first strategy that emphasizes sanitation, structural maintenance, and nonchemical techniques. Pesticides are framed as an option to be used when necessary and only as part of a broader, coordinated IPM strategy rather than as a routine default approach.
7. What kinds of projects may be supported with this funding?
EPA indicates that funded projects may involve research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, or studies that advance school IPM adoption.
8. What are examples of activities an applicant could propose under this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, examples could include:
- Training programs for school facility teams on IPM practices
- Public education and educational outreach for school communities
- Demonstrations of best practices for pest prevention in cafeterias and classrooms
- Monitoring and evaluation systems to document pest activity and interventions over time
9. What types of schools are the focus of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to expand verifiable IPM practices in K-12 public schools and Federally Recognized Indian tribal schools.
10. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R1-SCIPM-2011-1.
11. When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2011.
12. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the opportunity is August 24, 2011.
13. When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 23, 2011.
14. How many awards did EPA anticipate making under this competition?
EPA anticipated making about two awards under this competition.
15. What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was approximately $36,500.
16. What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $36,500 and the award floor is $18,250.
17. How should applicants interpret the award ceiling and floor?
The ceiling and floor suggest that EPA could make one award at the full amount or multiple awards split within that range (for example, two awards at or above the floor amount), depending on selections and final award structuring.
18. What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through EPA assistance agreements.
19. What funding instrument types are listed?
The notice lists both "Cooperative Agreement" and "Grant" as funding instrument types, meaning awards could be structured either as standard grants or as cooperative agreements with more direct EPA involvement, depending on the project.
20. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
21. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the announcement directs applicants to Section III for the full eligibility rules.
22. What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Environment.
23. What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 66.716.
24. What program areas does CFDA 66.716 cover in this announcement?
In this announcement, CFDA 66.716 is described as covering research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies.
25. What is the underlying approach to pest control encouraged by this grant?
The opportunity encourages a prevention-focused approach that addresses the root causes of pest problems, such as access to food, water, and shelter, and promotes building and grounds management improvements as the first line of defense.
26. What should a school IPM program document to be considered "verifiable"?
The description emphasizes documentation through records and practices, including monitoring results, pest locations and population levels, action thresholds, and interventions taken (especially changes to sanitation, structural maintenance, and nonchemical controls), with pesticide use occurring only as part of a broader strategy.
27. Who is the contact person for questions or for difficulty accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Nancy Barmakian at EPA Region 1.
28. What is the phone number for the listed EPA contact?
Nancy Barmakian can be reached at 617-918-1016.
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