Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012U GRO P4
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fall 2012 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 Aug 23, 2011 and posted on Aug 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2011 Please see the announcement including Section IV for 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 $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).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fall 2012 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to support bachelor level students pursuing environmental fields of study. Offered through the EPA GRO Fellowships program (CFDA 66.513), the program is intended to help develop the next generation of environmental professionals by providing multi-year financial support during the final two years of undergraduate education and by pairing that support with hands-on experience through an EPA summer internship.
Under this competition, EPA anticipated making about 40 new fellowship awards, with selections planned (subject to available funding and other considerations) by July 30, 2012. The fellowship is structured to cover a student s junior and senior academic years, plus a three month internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year. The financial support level described in the announcement is up to 19,700 per academic year, along with 9,500 for the summer internship period, for a potential maximum award amount listed as 48,900. The total estimated funding for the opportunity was 1,956,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
Applications were due on December 12, 2011, with separate cutoffs depending on submission method. Paper applications needed to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time, while electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same date. The opportunity was originally posted on August 23, 2011, and later archived on January 11, 2012. Because the eligibility category is listed broadly as Others, applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for specific eligibility rules and requirements, and to review Section IV for the official instructions on due dates and submission methods.
For applicant support and questions, the notice provided points of contact at EPA. Georgette Boddie was listed as the eligibility and technical contact at 703-347-8049, and Todd Peterson was listed as the electronic submissions contact at 703-308-7224. The announcement also included an additional information link to the full opportunity details, where applicants could find the complete program description, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fall 2012 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study through the EPA GRO Fellowships program (CFDA 66.513).
What is the purpose of the EPA GRO Undergraduate Fellowship program?
The program is intended to help develop the next generation of environmental professionals by providing multi-year financial support during the final two years of undergraduate education and pairing that support with hands-on experience through an EPA summer internship.
Who is the fellowship designed to support?
The fellowship is designed to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study.
How many fellowship awards did EPA anticipate making under this competition?
EPA anticipated making about 40 new fellowship awards, subject to available funding and other considerations.
When were selections planned to be made?
Selections were planned (subject to available funding and other considerations) by July 30, 2012.
How long does the fellowship last and what time period does it cover?
The fellowship is structured to cover a student's junior and senior academic years, plus a three-month internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year.
Is an internship included as part of the fellowship?
Yes. The fellowship includes a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year.
What is the maximum financial support available per academic year?
The announcement describes financial support of up to $19,700 per academic year.
How much support is provided for the summer internship?
The announcement describes $9,500 for the summer internship period.
What is the potential maximum total award amount?
The potential maximum award amount listed in the announcement is $48,900.
What was the total estimated funding for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $1,956,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on December 12, 2011, with different cutoffs depending on the submission method.
What was the deadline for paper applications?
Paper applications needed to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 12, 2011.
What was the deadline for electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov?
Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on December 12, 2011.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on August 23, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on January 11, 2012.
Where can applicants find the specific eligibility rules?
The eligibility category was listed broadly as "Others," and applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for specific eligibility rules and requirements.
Where can applicants find the official instructions on due dates and submission methods?
Applicants were directed to review Section IV of the full announcement for the official instructions on due dates and submission methods.
What is the CFDA number associated with this fellowship?
The fellowship is offered through the EPA GRO Fellowships program under CFDA 66.513.
Who should be contacted with eligibility and technical questions?
The notice listed Georgette Boddie as the eligibility and technical contact at 703-347-8049.
Who should be contacted with questions about electronic submissions?
The notice listed Todd Peterson as the electronic submissions contact at 703-308-7224.
Is there a link to more detailed information about the opportunity?
Yes. The announcement included an additional information link to the full opportunity details, where applicants could find the complete program description, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions.
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