Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2015 002
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2015 002
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2015 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 18, 2015 and posted on Mar 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2015 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 $3,970,000.00 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 eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2015 Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program sits within EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), specifically the Chemistry, Economic and Sustainable Strategies Division. Its purpose is to fund practical pollution prevention work that helps reduce or eliminate waste at the source, before it is created, rather than managing pollution after the fact. The program is designed to support State and Tribal P2 Programs in carrying out projects that assist businesses with identifying cleaner, more efficient environmental strategies and solutions.
For FY 2015, EPA anticipated awarding about $3,970,000 total across the program, with an expectation of roughly 40 awards. Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (award floor) up to $180,000 (award ceiling). The funding instrument types listed include both grants and cooperative agreements, meaning some awards may involve a closer working relationship with EPA depending on the project and the terms of the award. All awards are administered through EPA's ten Regional P2 Program Offices, which manage the grants at the regional level rather than solely from headquarters.
Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget in accordance with the rules described in the full announcement. Eligibility is not limited to a single applicant type in the summary data and is listed as "Others (see text field...)," with the official eligibility requirements provided in Section III of the full announcement. In practice, the program focus indicates that applicants are typically entities involved in operating or supporting state or tribal pollution prevention programs, but the definitive eligibility criteria must be taken directly from the solicitation.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-002 and CFDA 66.708 (Pollution Prevention Grants Program). The opportunity was posted and created on March 18, 2015, and the application deadline was May 14, 2015, with the notice later archived on June 13, 2015. The announcement notes that applicants should follow the submission instructions and deadline details in Section IV of the full solicitation, which governs accepted submission methods and any timing specifics.
Finally, EPA made clear that actual awards depend on congressional appropriations and the quality of proposals received, which signals that funding availability and competitiveness could affect both the number of awards and final award amounts. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Michele Amhaz at (202) 564-8857.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY 2015 EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program
What is the FY 2015 Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program?
The Fiscal Year 2015 Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support practical pollution prevention work.
Which EPA office runs this grant program?
The program is housed within EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), specifically the Chemistry, Economic and Sustainable Strategies Division.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund projects that reduce or eliminate waste at the source, before it is created, rather than focusing on managing pollution after it occurs.
What kinds of projects is the program designed to support?
The program is designed to support State and Tribal P2 Programs carrying out projects that help businesses identify cleaner, more efficient environmental strategies and solutions.
How much total funding was EPA expecting to award in FY 2015?
EPA anticipated awarding about $3,970,000 in total under the FY 2015 P2 Grant Program.
About how many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of roughly 40 awards.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (award floor) up to $180,000 (award ceiling).
What types of funding instruments are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The listed funding instrument types include both grants and cooperative agreements. This means that some awards may involve a closer working relationship with EPA depending on the project and the terms of the award.
Who administers the awards: EPA headquarters or regional offices?
Awards are administered through EPA's ten Regional P2 Program Offices, meaning grant management occurs at the regional level rather than solely from headquarters.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget in accordance with the rules in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The summary eligibility field is listed as "Others (see text field...)," and the definitive eligibility requirements are provided in Section III of the full announcement. The program focus indicates applicants are typically entities involved in operating or supporting state or tribal pollution prevention programs, but eligibility must be confirmed directly from the solicitation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-002.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA is 66.708 (Pollution Prevention Grants Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 18, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 14, 2015. The announcement also states applicants should follow the submission instructions and deadline details in Section IV of the full solicitation.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on June 13, 2015.
Where are the official submission instructions located?
The announcement points applicants to Section IV of the full solicitation for the accepted submission methods and any timing specifics.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. EPA noted that actual awards depend on congressional appropriations and the quality of proposals received, which can affect funding availability, competitiveness, the number of awards made, and final award amounts.
Who can be contacted if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
The point of contact listed for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically was Michele Amhaz at (202) 564-8857.
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