Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R1 SAI 09 10
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program Request for Applications FY 2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 8, 2009 and posted on Jan 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 2009 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program Request for Applications for FY 2009 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1, through its Pesticide Program. The main purpose is to support projects that help carry out the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by reducing human and environmental exposure to toxic pesticides. In practical terms, the program is looking for efforts that move production agriculture away from higher-risk pesticide uses, especially in minor crops, by promoting safer and more sustainable pest management approaches.
This opportunity is categorized under CFDA 66.716, which covers activities such as research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and related studies. EPA is aiming to fund projects that directly encourage or enable growers and agricultural stakeholders to adopt pest management practices that lessen reliance on high-risk chemicals. While the announcement summary does not list specific project types, the emphasis on transitioning away from high-risk pesticides suggests a focus on integrated pest management, alternative controls, on-farm demonstrations, training and outreach for growers, and other applied strategies that can show measurable reductions in risk or exposure.
Funding for the FY 2009 competition is relatively small and targeted. EPA anticipated making about two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The maximum award amount (the ceiling) is also $100,000, indicating that one project could potentially receive the full amount, or the agency could divide funding across multiple selected proposals depending on the strength and fit of applications received. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available.
A broad range of applicants are eligible. Eligible entities include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The listing also includes individuals and an "others" category that requires clarification in the full announcement, and applicants are directed to consult Section III of the official RFA for detailed eligibility requirements and any limitations or special conditions.
Key dates for the competition are straightforward. The opportunity was posted and created on January 8, 2009. The application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 10, 2009, and the program was archived on April 9, 2009. Applicants were instructed to review the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the accepted submission methods and any additional instructions tied to deadlines and delivery requirements.
For questions or if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically, the EPA provided a direct contact: Andrea M. Szylvian at (617) 918-1198. The administering agency is the Environmental Protection Agency, and the opportunity sits within the environmental funding activity category due to its focus on reducing pesticide-related risks and exposures through changes in agricultural practice.
Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program (FY 2009) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA) for FY 2009. It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1, through its Pesticide Program.
2) What is the main purpose of the SAI grant program?
The main purpose is to support projects that help carry out the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by reducing human and environmental exposure to toxic pesticides. In practical terms, EPA is looking for efforts that move production agriculture away from higher-risk pesticide uses, especially in minor crops, by promoting safer and more sustainable pest management approaches.
3) What issue is EPA trying to address through these grants?
EPA is aiming to reduce pesticide-related risks and exposures by encouraging or enabling growers and agricultural stakeholders to adopt pest management practices that lessen reliance on high-risk chemicals.
4) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 66.716.
5) What kinds of activities does CFDA 66.716 cover?
CFDA 66.716 covers activities such as research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and related studies.
6) What types of projects is EPA interested in funding under this RFA?
The summary does not list specific project types, but the emphasis on transitioning away from high-risk pesticides suggests projects focused on applied strategies that can demonstrate reduced risk or exposure. Examples consistent with the description include integrated pest management approaches, alternative controls, on-farm demonstrations, and training/outreach for growers and other agricultural stakeholders.
7) Does this program prioritize any particular area of agriculture?
Yes. The description highlights efforts to move away from higher-risk pesticide uses, especially in minor crops.
8) How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about two awards for the FY 2009 competition.
9) What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2009?
The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.
10) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $100,000.
11) Could a single project receive the full amount?
Yes. Because the total estimated funding amount is $100,000 and the maximum award is also $100,000, one project could potentially receive the full amount, or EPA could split the funding across multiple selected proposals depending on application strength and fit.
12) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible entities include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The listing also includes individuals and an "others" category.
14) What does the "others" eligibility category mean?
The summary indicates an "others" category but notes that applicants should consult Section III of the official RFA for detailed eligibility requirements and any limitations or special conditions.
15) Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules and any special conditions?
Applicants are directed to consult Section III of the official RFA for detailed eligibility requirements, including limitations or special conditions.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 8, 2009.
17) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 10, 2009.
18) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The program was archived on April 9, 2009.
19) What submission instructions should applicants follow?
Applicants were instructed to review the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for accepted submission methods and any additional instructions tied to deadlines and delivery requirements.
20) Which EPA office administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1, through its Pesticide Program.
21) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It sits within the environmental funding activity category due to its focus on reducing pesticide-related risks and exposures through changes in agricultural practice.
22) Who can be contacted with questions or if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
The EPA provided a direct contact: Andrea M. Szylvian at (617) 918-1198.
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