Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R9 CED5 08 004
Apply for EPA R9 CED5 08 004
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 09 Pesticides Tribal Circuit Rider" 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 May 14, 2008 and posted on May 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2008 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 FY 09 Pesticides Tribal Circuit Rider grant (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R9-CED5-08-004) is a discretionary EPA Region 9 cooperative agreement intended to help Federally recognized tribes in Region 9 build stronger, more coordinated pesticide programs by working together. The core idea is a partnership model: at least two tribes collaborate, name one tribe as the lead, and then jointly create a plan to hire, train, and supervise a "Tribal Circuit Rider" who can move across participating tribal communities to expand coverage and provide practical, on-the-ground program support in Indian Country. Rather than funding isolated, single-tribe efforts, EPA is looking for a shared approach that improves consistency, reach, and efficiency across multiple tribal jurisdictions.
Projects supported under this opportunity are expected to show how the Circuit Rider will reduce pesticide risks in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings. That includes activities that help communities prevent or minimize harmful exposures and promote safer handling and application practices. Proposals should also address pesticide use reduction more broadly, meaning they should describe steps to encourage lower overall reliance on pesticides where feasible. A major emphasis is supporting Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which generally involves using a combination of prevention, monitoring, and targeted controls so that chemical controls are used only when necessary and in the least-risk manner. Applicants are also expected to include how the work will address children's health concerns related to pesticides, either directly (for example, outreach around exposures in homes, schools, childcare settings, or near treated areas) or indirectly (by improving policies, practices, or community education that lowers children's exposure risk). Finally, proposals should explain how the Circuit Rider will help manage or reduce impacts from pesticide use on air, water, and land, recognizing that pesticide programs are not just about immediate human exposure but also about broader environmental protection.
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 66.716, which covers research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, studies, and related activities. The announcement was posted May 14, 2008, with an application closing date of June 27, 2008, and it was archived July 27, 2008. Eligibility is limited to Federally recognized tribes within EPA Region 9, with the details and any additional conditions referenced in Section III of the full announcement. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Lawrence Torres at (415) 947-4211.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 09 Pesticides Tribal Circuit Rider grant?
The FY 09 Pesticides Tribal Circuit Rider grant (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R9-CED5-08-004) is a discretionary EPA Region 9 cooperative agreement designed to help Federally recognized tribes in Region 9 strengthen pesticide programs through a shared, collaborative approach.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to build stronger, more coordinated pesticide programs across multiple tribal jurisdictions by having tribes work together to hire, train, and supervise a Tribal Circuit Rider who provides practical, on-the-ground support across participating tribal communities.
What is meant by a "Tribal Circuit Rider" in this grant?
A Tribal Circuit Rider is a position supported through a multi-tribe partnership. The Circuit Rider moves across participating tribal communities to expand program coverage, provide hands-on assistance, and support pesticide program coordination in Indian Country.
Does EPA want single-tribe projects or multi-tribe projects?
This opportunity emphasizes a shared approach rather than isolated, single-tribe efforts. At least two tribes are expected to collaborate, designate one tribe as the lead, and jointly implement a plan for the Circuit Rider model.
How many tribes must participate in an application?
The partnership model described requires at least two tribes working together, with one tribe named as the lead.
What role does the lead tribe play?
The lead tribe is the tribe designated by the partnership to serve as the primary applicant/lead for the collaborative plan to hire, train, and supervise the Tribal Circuit Rider on behalf of the participating tribes.
What kinds of outcomes should projects aim to achieve?
Projects are expected to show how the Circuit Rider will reduce pesticide risks in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, expand coverage across tribal communities, and improve consistency, reach, and efficiency across multiple jurisdictions.
Do projects need to address pesticide risks outside of agriculture?
Yes. The opportunity specifically notes reducing pesticide risks in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings.
Is pesticide use reduction part of the expectations?
Yes. Proposals should address pesticide use reduction more broadly by describing steps that encourage lower overall reliance on pesticides where feasible.
How does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) fit into this grant?
Supporting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a major emphasis. IPM is described as using a combination of prevention, monitoring, and targeted controls so that chemical controls are used only when necessary and in the least-risk manner.
Are applicants expected to address children's health concerns related to pesticides?
Yes. Proposals are expected to include how the work will address children's health concerns related to pesticides, either directly (such as outreach about exposures in homes, schools, childcare settings, or near treated areas) or indirectly (by improving policies, practices, or community education that lowers exposure risk).
Do proposals need to consider environmental impacts beyond immediate human exposure?
Yes. Proposals should explain how the Circuit Rider will help manage or reduce impacts from pesticide use on air, water, and land, reflecting broader environmental protection goals.
What activities does the CFDA listing for this program cover?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 66.716, which covers research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, studies, and related activities.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Federally recognized tribes within EPA Region 9. Additional eligibility details and any conditions are referenced in Section III of the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R9-CED5-08-004.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on May 14, 2008, and the application closing date was June 27, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on July 27, 2008.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Lawrence Torres at (415) 947-4211.
Where are additional eligibility details and conditions described?
The notice states that additional eligibility details and any other conditions are referenced in Section III of the full announcement.
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