Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2012 003
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2012 003
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2012 Pollution Prevention Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.708 Pollution Prevention Grants Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 9, 2012 and posted on Mar 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2012 Please refer to the 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 $4,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 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 Fiscal Year 2012 Pollution Prevention Grant Program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity designed to strengthen on-the-ground pollution prevention (P2) efforts by supporting State and Tribal technical assistance programs. The central focus is source reduction, meaning helping businesses prevent waste and pollution before it is created, rather than managing it after the fact. Through this program, EPA aims to fund practical assistance that helps organizations identify cleaner, more efficient strategies that reduce or eliminate waste at the source, often resulting in environmental benefits alongside cost savings and improved operational efficiency for participating businesses.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary program under CFDA number 66.708 (Pollution Prevention Grants Program) and made available through grants and cooperative agreements. EPA anticipated making approximately 50 awards during FY 2012, with an estimated total funding amount of about $4.1 million. Individual award amounts were expected to range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $180,000, indicating support for both smaller targeted projects and more robust technical assistance initiatives. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources in addition to EPA funds, which is a common structure for programs intended to build local commitment and extend the impact of federal dollars.
Administration of the program was decentralized across EPA, with awards issued and managed by each of EPA's ten Regional Pollution Prevention Program Offices. In practical terms, that structure typically means applicants would interact with their EPA regional office for guidance, review, and award management, and that regional priorities and implementation considerations could play a role in how projects are selected and overseen. As with many federal opportunities, final awards were explicitly dependent on Congressional appropriations and the overall quality of proposals received, meaning that even strong applications could be affected by funding availability and competitive demand.
The funding opportunity number for this announcement was EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-003, and the posting and creation dates were March 9, 2012. The application closing date was April 24, 2012, and the opportunity was later archived on May 24, 2012. The eligible applicant category was listed as "Others," with the announcement directing applicants to consult Section III for the full eligibility details and clarifications. Likewise, applicants were instructed to refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for specific submission methods and any procedural requirements tied to due dates, which suggests that the official notice contained the definitive instructions on how proposals had to be formatted and submitted.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Michele Amhaz at the EPA, reachable by phone at 202-564-8857.
Fiscal Year 2012 Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program (EPA) - FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2012 Pollution Prevention Grant Program?
The Fiscal Year 2012 Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program was a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity intended to strengthen on-the-ground pollution prevention efforts by supporting State and Tribal technical assistance programs.
What is the main goal of this EPA funding opportunity?
The central focus is source reduction: helping businesses prevent waste and pollution before it is created, rather than managing waste after it has already been generated. The program emphasized practical, real-world assistance that helps organizations identify cleaner and more efficient strategies.
What types of activities did the program aim to fund?
The program aimed to fund technical assistance and practical support that helps businesses and organizations identify and implement cleaner, more efficient approaches that reduce or eliminate waste at the source. These improvements can provide environmental benefits and may also lead to cost savings and improved operational efficiency for participating businesses.
Is this a mandatory or discretionary EPA program?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary program.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity was 66.708 (Pollution Prevention Grants Program).
What funding mechanisms were used for this opportunity?
Funding was made available through grants and cooperative agreements.
How many awards did EPA expect to make in FY 2012?
EPA anticipated making approximately 50 awards during FY 2012.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was about $4.1 million.
What were the expected minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $180,000.
Did this opportunity have a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to EPA funds.
Who managed and administered awards under this program?
Administration was decentralized. Awards were issued and managed by each of EPA's ten Regional Pollution Prevention Program Offices.
Which EPA office would an applicant typically work with?
Because awards were managed regionally, applicants would typically interact with their EPA regional office for guidance, review, and award management.
Could regional priorities affect how projects were selected or overseen?
The program structure indicates that regional priorities and implementation considerations could play a role in how projects are selected and overseen, since the ten EPA Regional Pollution Prevention Program Offices issued and managed awards.
Were awards guaranteed once an application was submitted?
No. Final awards were explicitly dependent on Congressional appropriations and the overall quality of proposals received. Funding availability and competitive demand could affect outcomes.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-003.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posting date and creation date were March 9, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was April 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 24, 2012.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category was listed as "Others." The announcement directed applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility details and clarifications.
Where could applicants find the official submission requirements and procedures?
Applicants were instructed to refer to the full announcement for specific submission methods and procedural requirements tied to due dates, including Section IV, which suggests the official notice contained the definitive instructions for how proposals needed to be prepared and submitted.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact for those unable to access the full announcement electronically was Michele Amhaz at the EPA.
How can Michele Amhaz be reached for questions about access to the announcement?
Michele Amhaz could be reached by phone at 202-564-8857.
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