Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R10 SAI 10 001
Apply for EPA R10 SAI 10 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the education environment health science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EPA Region 10 Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program FY2010" 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 Jun 1, 2010 and posted on Jun 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $140,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The EPA Region 10 Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program for FY2010 is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to move agriculture toward reduced-risk pest management approaches that better protect human health and the environment. The program emphasizes practical, on-the-ground transition away from higher-risk pesticide use and toward safer alternatives, with a particular focus on minor agricultural crop production. Projects are expected to help growers and agricultural stakeholders adopt reduced-risk pest management practices and/or ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM), aligning with broader goals associated with the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition.
Funding under this opportunity supports work such as education and training, extension/outreach, demonstrations, and applied studies that help accelerate adoption of reduced-risk pest management in agricultural settings. In other words, the grant is geared toward efforts that translate research and policy goals into real changes in farming practices, such as showcasing reduced-risk techniques in the field, building grower capacity through workshops and technical assistance, developing and disseminating pest management guidance, or conducting targeted studies that remove barriers to implementing IPM and reduced-risk tools. The core expectation is measurable progress toward adoption of safer pest management approaches, rather than purely academic or theoretical work.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA R10 SAI 10 001) was posted June 1, 2010, with an application deadline of July 15, 2010, and an archive date of August 14, 2010. EPA anticipated making two awards. The estimated total funding available was $140,000, and the award size was fixed at $70,000 per award (both the ceiling and the floor are listed as $70,000). No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants that may not have non-federal funds available.
A wide range of applicants were eligible, including individuals; state governments; city or township governments; county governments; federally recognized tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status, and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and, as described in the announcement narrative, other eligible entities such as U.S. territories or possessions, Native American Organizations, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit institutions, as well as local governments and international entities. For-profit organizations were explicitly ineligible. Also ineligible were 501(c)(4) nonprofits that engage in lobbying activities as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, which narrows eligibility for certain advocacy-oriented organizations.
The grant’s activity categories are listed under Education, Environment, Health, and Science and Technology/Research and Development, reflecting the program’s applied nature and its emphasis on changing practices through outreach, demonstrations, and targeted studies. The CFDA number associated with the program is 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies), which is consistent with the program’s combination of education/extension work and practical research designed to support safer pest management transitions.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Juliann Barta (Barta.juliann@epa.gov, 206-553-1495) at EPA Region 10.
EPA Region 10 Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program (FY2010) - FAQs
1. What is the EPA Region 10 Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program for FY2010?
The EPA Region 10 Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program for FY2010 is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to move agriculture toward reduced-risk pest management approaches that better protect human health and the environment. It emphasizes practical, on-the-ground transitions away from higher-risk pesticide use and toward safer alternatives, with a particular focus on minor agricultural crop production.
2. What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The main purpose is to accelerate real-world adoption of reduced-risk pest management practices and/or ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Projects are expected to help growers and agricultural stakeholders transition from higher-risk pesticides to safer approaches and tools, aligning with broader Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition goals.
3. What kinds of projects does the SAI grant support?
Funding supports applied efforts that translate research and policy goals into changes in farming practices. Examples described in the opportunity include:
- Education and training for growers and agricultural stakeholders
- Extension and outreach activities
- On-the-ground demonstrations of reduced-risk techniques
- Applied studies that remove barriers to implementing IPM and reduced-risk tools
- Developing and disseminating pest management guidance
- Workshops, technical assistance, and capacity-building activities
4. What types of outcomes are expected from funded projects?
The core expectation is measurable progress toward adoption of safer pest management approaches in agricultural settings. The opportunity emphasizes practical results and transition outcomes rather than purely academic or theoretical work.
5. How does this program relate to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
The program specifically supports adoption of ecologically based IPM and other reduced-risk pest management practices. Projects should help growers and stakeholders implement safer pest management approaches in real farming conditions.
6. How does the grant align with the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition goals?
The opportunity is framed as supporting broader goals associated with FQPA transition by encouraging movement away from higher-risk pesticide use and toward reduced-risk strategies and tools that better protect human health and the environment.
7. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R10 SAI 10 001.
8. When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
Key dates listed in the opportunity are:
- Posted date: June 1, 2010
- Application deadline: July 15, 2010
- Archive date: August 14, 2010
9. How many awards did EPA anticipate making under this opportunity?
EPA anticipated making two awards.
10. What was the total funding available, and what was the award size?
The estimated total funding available was $140,000. The award size was fixed at $70,000 per award, with both the ceiling and the floor listed as $70,000.
11. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
12. Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
The opportunity lists a wide range of eligible applicants, including:
- Individuals
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- Other eligible entities described in the announcement narrative, such as U.S. territories or possessions, Native American Organizations, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit institutions
- Local governments and international entities (as described in the announcement narrative)
13. Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. For-profit organizations were explicitly ineligible under this opportunity.
14. Are any nonprofits specifically ineligible?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that 501(c)(4) nonprofits that engage in lobbying activities, as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, are ineligible.
15. What are the activity categories associated with this grant?
The activity categories listed under the opportunity are Education, Environment, Health, and Science and Technology/Research and Development. These categories reflect an applied focus on outreach, demonstrations, training, and targeted studies that support safer pest management transitions.
16. What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies).
17. What types of agricultural production does the program particularly focus on?
The opportunity highlights a particular focus on minor agricultural crop production while still emphasizing broader adoption of reduced-risk pest management approaches.
18. What is meant by "reduced-risk pest management" in the context of this grant?
Within the description provided, reduced-risk pest management refers to transitioning away from higher-risk pesticide use and adopting safer alternatives and approaches that better protect human health and the environment, including ecologically based IPM.
19. Does the grant support purely academic or theoretical research?
The description emphasizes that the core expectation is measurable progress toward adoption of safer approaches, rather than purely academic or theoretical work. Supported efforts are intended to be practical and directly connected to changes in farming practices.
20. Who is the EPA contact for this opportunity?
The listed EPA contact is Juliann Barta at EPA Region 10. Email: Barta.juliann@epa.gov. Phone: 206-553-1495.
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