Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011U GRO P1

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fall 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.513 Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2010 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 $1,956,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,900.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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:

The Fall 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study is a discretionary federal fellowship program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study. It is structured as a two-year support package that covers a student s junior and senior undergraduate years, paired with a paid summer internship at an EPA facility in the summer between those two academic years. The program is designed to strengthen the pipeline of environmental professionals by combining financial assistance with hands-on experience inside the EPA, giving fellows a chance to see how environmental research, policy, and program work are carried out in a real federal setting.

In terms of funding and scale, the EPA anticipated making about 40 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding, with awards planned by July 29, 2011. The estimated total funding for the opportunity was listed as 1,956,000, and the award ceiling was 48,900. The fellowship benefit levels were stated clearly: up to 19,700 per academic year for each of the two academic years (junior and senior years), plus up to 9,500 to support a three-month summer internship. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to provide additional non-federal funds to participate.

Key dates were a central part of the announcement. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010, and the application deadline was December 9, 2010, with separate cutoffs depending on how the application was submitted. For paper submissions, applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010. For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, the deadline was 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010. The listing emphasized that applicants should consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission instructions and any method-specific requirements. The program was later archived on January 8, 2011.

Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F2011U-GRO-P1 and is associated with CFDA number 66.513, which corresponds to the GRO Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity category is essentially a fellowship (noted under the category explanation). Eligibility was broadly summarized in the listing as "Others," with the important detail that applicants needed to consult Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules. Practically speaking, the target audience is undergraduate students at the bachelor level in environmental disciplines who will be entering their junior year and continuing through their senior year during the fellowship period, since the funding is explicitly tied to those years and the intervening summer internship.

For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the EPA provided a direct contact: Ron Josephson at 202-343-9643. This contact point was intended to help with access issues and likely general questions about the announcement, although the authoritative details on eligibility, required application materials, and evaluation criteria were located in the full solicitation document referenced in the listing.

Fall 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study - FAQs

What is the Fall 2011 EPA GRO Fellowship for Undergraduate Environmental Study?

It is a discretionary federal fellowship program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study. The fellowship combines financial support with hands-on experience through an EPA summer internship.

Who is the fellowship intended to support?

Based on the program description, it is aimed at undergraduate students in environmental disciplines at the bachelor level, specifically supporting a student during their junior and senior undergraduate years, with a paid EPA summer internship in between.

How long does the fellowship last?

The fellowship is structured as a two-year support package covering a student's junior and senior undergraduate years, plus a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer between those academic years.

What does the fellowship provide?

The fellowship provides funding for two academic years and additional support for a summer internship. It is designed to strengthen the pipeline of environmental professionals by pairing financial assistance with practical experience inside the EPA.

How much funding can a fellow receive for the academic year?

The announcement states funding of up to 19,700 per academic year for each of the two academic years (junior and senior years).

How much support is available for the summer internship?

The announcement states up to 9,500 is available to support a three-month summer internship.

What is the maximum (ceiling) amount of an award?

The award ceiling listed in the opportunity is 48,900.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to provide additional non-federal funds to participate.

How many awards did EPA expect to make?

EPA anticipated making about 40 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding.

What was the estimated total funding for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity was 1,956,000.

When was this funding opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was December 9, 2010, with different cutoffs depending on submission method (paper vs. electronic).

What was the deadline for paper submissions?

For paper submissions, applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010.

What was the deadline for electronic submissions through Grants.gov?

For electronic submissions via Grants.gov, the deadline was 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010.

Where should applicants look for the official submission instructions?

The listing advises applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission instructions and method-specific requirements.

What section of the full announcement contains the official eligibility rules?

The listing states that applicants needed to consult Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules.

How is eligibility summarized in the listing?

Eligibility was broadly summarized as "Others" in the listing, with the note that the detailed rules are in Section III of the full announcement.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this fellowship?

The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-F2011U-GRO-P1.

What is the CFDA number associated with this fellowship?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.513 (GRO Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study).

What is the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity category is essentially a fellowship (as noted under the category explanation).

When were awards planned to be made?

Awards were planned by July 29, 2011, contingent on available funding.

When was the opportunity archived?

The program listing notes the opportunity was archived on January 8, 2011.

What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?

The EPA provided a contact for access issues: Ron Josephson at 202-343-9643.

Who is the listed contact person for this opportunity?

The listed contact is Ron Josephson, reachable at 202-343-9643, primarily for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically.

What is the purpose of pairing the fellowship with an EPA internship?

The fellowship is designed to combine financial assistance with hands-on experience inside the EPA, giving fellows exposure to how environmental research, policy, and program work are carried out in a federal setting.

Where does the internship take place?

The listing states the internship is at an EPA facility during the summer between the junior and senior academic years.

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