Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2013 001
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2013 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2013 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 Jan 17, 2013 and posted on Jan 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2013 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 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 Fiscal Year 2013 Pollution Prevention Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to strengthen practical, on-the-ground pollution prevention efforts. The program focuses on supporting state and tribal technical assistance providers that work directly with businesses to find cleaner, more efficient ways of operating. The core idea is source reduction: helping organizations reduce or eliminate waste before it is created, rather than managing pollution after the fact. In practice, this typically means helping facilities identify process changes, material substitutions, improved housekeeping and maintenance practices, and other operational strategies that cut waste generation, reduce toxic chemical use, conserve energy and water, and lower compliance burdens and costs.
For FY 2013, EPA anticipated awarding about $4.1 million total across the program, with an expected 40 awards. Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $20,000 up to a ceiling of $180,000, indicating support for both smaller technical assistance projects and more robust statewide or multi-sector initiatives. The funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements, which generally means recipients may have ongoing coordination or substantial involvement with the agency during implementation, depending on the specific award structure and regional office practices.
A key structural feature of this opportunity is that it is administered regionally rather than through a single centralized national office. Awards are issued and managed by each of EPA's ten Regional Pollution Prevention Program Offices, so applicants should expect regional priorities, review processes, and management to play a major role. The announcement also makes clear that final awards depend on Congressional appropriations as well as the quality of proposals received, which is standard for many federal grant programs but still important: even strong proposals can be affected by final budget levels, and competition is typically based on technical merit and program impact.
This opportunity falls under CFDA 66.708 (Pollution Prevention Grants Program) and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with the details deferred to Section III of the official announcement; in other words, eligibility is not fully defined in the summary data alone and must be confirmed in the full notice. The overall activity category is environment, and the program is specifically geared toward technical assistance that helps businesses implement pollution prevention strategies, rather than primarily funding enforcement, end-of-pipe controls, or conventional waste management projects.
The opportunity was posted on January 17, 2013, with an application closing date of March 14, 2013, and it was archived on April 13, 2013. Applicants were directed to consult the announcement, especially Section IV, for the specific submission method and due-date details, which suggests there may have been region-specific instructions or acceptable submission channels beyond what is captured in the summary. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Michele Amhaz at (202) 564-8857. The funding opportunity number associated with this solicitation is EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-001.
Fiscal Year 2013 Pollution Prevention Grant Program (EPA) - FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2013 Pollution Prevention Grant Program?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to strengthen practical, on-the-ground pollution prevention (P2) efforts. The program emphasizes technical assistance that helps organizations reduce pollution at the source rather than managing it after it is created.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core goal is source reduction: reducing or eliminating waste before it is generated. The focus is on helping facilities operate in cleaner, more efficient ways that reduce waste generation, cut toxic chemical use, conserve energy and water, and potentially lower compliance burdens and costs.
What kinds of projects does the program support?
The program supports technical assistance efforts that work directly with businesses to identify and implement pollution prevention strategies. Examples mentioned include process changes, material substitutions, improved housekeeping, improved maintenance practices, and other operational strategies that reduce waste and resource use.
What does "pollution prevention" mean in this program?
In this context, pollution prevention means preventing pollution before it happens by changing processes and operations to reduce waste and hazardous or toxic chemical use, rather than focusing on treatment, disposal, or other end-of-pipe approaches.
Who is the program intended to support?
The program is focused on supporting state and tribal technical assistance providers that work directly with businesses to find cleaner, more efficient ways of operating.
Is this program administered nationally or regionally?
It is administered regionally. Awards are issued and managed by each of EPA's ten Regional Pollution Prevention Program Offices, meaning regional priorities, review processes, and ongoing grant management may differ by region.
How much funding was EPA expecting to award in FY 2013?
EPA anticipated awarding about $4.1 million total across the program for FY 2013.
How many awards were expected?
EPA expected approximately 40 awards under this solicitation.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were projected to range from $20,000 (floor) to $180,000 (ceiling), supporting both smaller technical assistance projects and larger statewide or multi-sector initiatives.
What types of funding instruments are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding was offered through grants and cooperative agreements. Cooperative agreements generally imply there may be ongoing coordination or substantial involvement with EPA during implementation, depending on the specific award structure and regional office practices.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Where can I find the official program identifier (CFDA number)?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 66.708, the Pollution Prevention Grants Program.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-001.
Who is eligible to apply?
The summary lists the eligibility category as "Others," and notes that details are deferred to Section III of the official announcement. Eligibility cannot be fully confirmed from the summary alone and must be verified in the full notice.
What types of activities are not the main focus of this program?
The program is geared toward technical assistance that helps businesses implement pollution prevention strategies, rather than primarily funding enforcement, end-of-pipe controls, or conventional waste management projects.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The overall activity category is environment.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on January 17, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was March 14, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 13, 2013.
How were applicants supposed to submit applications?
Applicants were directed to consult the announcement, especially Section IV, for the specific submission method and due-date details. This suggests submission instructions may have included region-specific requirements or acceptable channels not captured in the summary.
Are awards guaranteed if a proposal is strong?
No. Final awards depend on Congressional appropriations as well as the quality of proposals received. Even strong proposals could be affected by final budget levels and competitive review outcomes.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed EPA contact was Michele Amhaz at (202) 564-8857.
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