Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 CBP 14 02
Apply for EPA R3 CBP 14 02
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of Multiple Shallow water Systems Analysis to Improve the Assessment of Chesapeake Bay Water Clarity and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Water Quality Standards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.466 Chesapeake Bay Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 18, 2013 and posted on Nov 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 9, 2014 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R3 CBP 14 02) is a discretionary cooperative agreement aimed at improving how shallow, nearshore parts of the tidal Chesapeake Bay are modeled and evaluated, with a particular focus on the conditions that drive water clarity and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). The core intent is to help Chesapeake Bay Program partners make better, more defensible assessments of shallow-water water quality and SAV-related water quality standards by strengthening simulations of key variables: dissolved oxygen, chlorophyll a, suspended solids, and water clarity. In practical terms, EPA is looking for work that can better capture the dynamics that occur in shallow water areas, where light availability, sediment resuspension, algae, and oxygen conditions can change quickly and where SAV health is tightly linked to water clarity.
The RFP is structured around two distinct but connected activities. The first activity funds multiple modeling teams to apply different existing shallow water models. These teams are expected to run their models under a shared set of forcing conditions (common inputs and boundary conditions) so the results can be compared on an apples-to-apples basis. Each team would complete a base case simulation spanning roughly three to five years, targeted to specified shallow water sites in the Chesapeake Bay. The idea is not just to produce one model run, but to generate a comparable suite of model outputs from different modeling frameworks so the program can understand which approaches perform better in which settings and why.
The second activity funds an independent model evaluation team. This group is meant to be separate from the modeling teams and focused on assessment rather than model development. The evaluation team would use state-of-the-art performance metrics to judge the relative skill of the various shallow water models, relying on available Chesapeake Bay Program monitoring datasets, including both standard water quality monitoring data and SAV monitoring observations. Beyond baseline performance, the evaluation team is also expected to examine how the different models respond to a series of nutrient and sediment change scenarios. That scenario testing is important because management decisions in the Chesapeake Bay often hinge on how nutrient and sediment reductions are predicted to translate into clearer water and improved habitat conditions. By comparing scenario outputs across models, the evaluation team would analyze the causes of differences among model responses and discuss the implications those differences may have for interpreting management options and setting or evaluating SAV-related water quality standards.
Applicants are allowed to submit proposals for either or both activity areas, but EPA will not fund the same applicant to do both roles. In other words, an organization can apply to be a modeling team, or it can apply to be the independent evaluator, and it may submit to both tracks, but if selected it would only be funded for one to preserve independence in the evaluation function.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the program anticipated about four awards in total, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000 (the award floor is listed as $0). The assistance listing is under CFDA 66.466 (Chesapeake Bay Program). Cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity was posted November 18, 2013, and had an original and current closing date of January 9, 2014, with an archive date of February 8, 2014. Eligibility is described generally as "Others" with additional detail referenced in the full announcement (Section III), meaning prospective applicants would need to consult the full RFP to confirm whether their organization type and status meet EPA requirements.
Overall, the grant is designed to move beyond a single-model viewpoint in shallow water settings by funding multiple model applications under consistent conditions and pairing that with an independent, metrics-driven evaluation using real monitoring data. The expected end product is a clearer understanding of which shallow water modeling approaches most reliably reproduce observed water quality and SAV-relevant conditions, how sensitive each model is to nutrient and sediment changes, and how model differences might affect Chesapeake Bay management strategy evaluations and the assessment of SAV water quality standards. For technical or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Tim Roberts at roberts.timothy p@epa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R3 CBP 14 02). It focuses on improving how shallow, nearshore parts of the tidal Chesapeake Bay are modeled and evaluated, especially for conditions that affect water clarity and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV).
What is the main goal of the project?
The goal is to help Chesapeake Bay Program partners make better and more defensible assessments of shallow-water water quality and SAV-related water quality standards. The work is intended to strengthen simulations of key variables that drive water clarity and SAV health.
Which variables does EPA want improved in shallow-water simulations?
The opportunity specifically emphasizes improving simulation and evaluation of dissolved oxygen, chlorophyll a, suspended solids, and water clarity in shallow, nearshore tidal Chesapeake Bay areas.
Why is the focus on shallow, nearshore tidal areas?
Shallow-water areas can change quickly due to light availability, sediment resuspension, algae dynamics, and oxygen conditions. SAV health is closely linked to water clarity, so modeling these nearshore dynamics well is important for assessing habitat conditions and SAV-related standards.
How is the RFP structured?
The RFP is organized into two distinct but connected activity areas: (1) funding multiple modeling teams to apply different existing shallow water models under common conditions, and (2) funding an independent model evaluation team to compare model performance and analyze scenario results.
What does Activity 1 (modeling teams) involve?
Multiple teams will apply different existing shallow water models. Each team is expected to run its model using shared forcing conditions (common inputs and boundary conditions) so results can be compared on an apples-to-apples basis. Each team would complete a base case simulation covering roughly three to five years at specified shallow water sites in the Chesapeake Bay.
What does it mean to use a “shared set of forcing conditions”?
It means the modeling teams are expected to run their models with common inputs and boundary conditions so that differences in results can be attributed more to model structure/behavior rather than different input assumptions.
How long is the base case simulation expected to cover?
Each modeling team is expected to complete a base case simulation spanning roughly three to five years.
What locations will be modeled?
The modeling is targeted to specified shallow water sites in the Chesapeake Bay. The summary does not list the specific sites, so applicants would need to consult the full announcement for details.
Is EPA funding development of brand-new models?
The summary describes Activity 1 as applying different existing shallow water models. It also describes the evaluation team as focused on assessment rather than model development. Based on the information provided, the emphasis is on applying and evaluating existing models, not building new ones.
What does Activity 2 (independent evaluation team) involve?
The independent evaluation team is meant to be separate from the modeling teams and focused on assessing model skill. This team will use state-of-the-art performance metrics and available Chesapeake Bay Program monitoring datasets (including standard water quality monitoring data and SAV monitoring observations) to judge the relative performance of the models.
What data sources will the evaluation team use?
The evaluation team is expected to rely on Chesapeake Bay Program monitoring datasets, including standard water quality monitoring data and SAV monitoring observations.
Will models be evaluated only for baseline conditions?
No. In addition to baseline performance, the evaluation team is expected to examine how the models respond to a series of nutrient and sediment change scenarios.
Why are nutrient and sediment scenarios included?
Management decisions in the Chesapeake Bay often depend on how nutrient and sediment reductions are predicted to affect water clarity and habitat conditions. Comparing scenario outputs across models helps clarify how different modeling approaches may influence interpretation of management options and SAV-related standards assessments.
What is the expected output or end product of the overall effort?
The expected end product is a clearer understanding of (1) which shallow water modeling approaches most reliably reproduce observed water quality and SAV-relevant conditions, (2) how sensitive each model is to nutrient and sediment changes, and (3) how differences among models could affect management strategy evaluations and the assessment of SAV water quality standards.
Can an organization apply for both activity areas?
Yes. Applicants may submit proposals for either or both activity areas.
Can the same organization be funded to do both modeling and evaluation?
No. EPA will not fund the same applicant to perform both roles. An organization may apply to both tracks, but if selected it would only be funded for one activity to preserve independence in the evaluation function.
How many awards are anticipated?
The program anticipated about four awards in total.
What is the total funding amount and the maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000. The award ceiling is listed as $300,000 (the award floor is listed as $0).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) for this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 66.466 (Chesapeake Bay Program).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 18, 2013. The original and current closing date was January 9, 2014. The archive date was February 8, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described generally as “Others,” with additional detail referenced in the full announcement (Section III). Based on the summary alone, prospective applicants would need to consult the full RFP to confirm eligibility for their organization type and status.
Who is the contact for technical or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Tim Roberts at roberts.timothy p@epa.gov.
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