Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSWER OSW 08 03
Apply for EPA OSWER OSW 08 03
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2008 TRIBAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROJECT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.808 Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2008 and posted on Apr 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to strengthen and modernize solid waste management in Indian Country. The program is designed to help federally recognized tribes address problems associated with open dumps and inadequate disposal systems by supporting work that ranges from basic site assessment to long-term planning and on-the-ground improvements. In practical terms, the funding is meant to help tribes close or clean up open dumps, develop alternative disposal options, and build integrated solid waste management programs that are workable and enforceable over time.
Applicants can propose projects under one of four funding categories, each targeting a different stage of solid waste program development. The first category supports efforts to characterize or assess open dumps, which can include identifying dump locations, documenting site conditions, and gathering information needed to prioritize sites and plan remedies. The second category focuses on developing integrated solid waste management (ISWM) plans along with tribal codes and regulations, emphasizing the planning and governance tools needed to run a sustainable program and set clear local requirements. The third category supports the development and implementation of alternative solid waste management activities or facilities, including the purchase of equipment, which could cover improvements such as collection systems, transfer or processing options, or other practical alternatives to illegal dumping. The fourth category supports developing and implementing cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dumps, which addresses both immediate remediation and the longer-term steps needed to keep closed sites stable and prevent future dumping.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number EPA OSWER OSW 08 03 and is associated with CFDA 66.808 (Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants). EPA anticipated making about 20 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $500,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated for this competition, which can reduce barriers for eligible tribal applicants with limited access to non-federal funds.
Eligibility is geared to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, with the full eligibility details referenced in Section III of the official announcement. The grant instrument type is a standard grant, and the funding activity area is environmental management, specifically solid waste. The notice was posted on April 23, 2008, with an original and current closing date of June 9, 2008, and it was archived on July 9, 2008. Submission methods and exact due date details were referenced as being provided in Section IV of the full announcement.
For those who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Tonya Hawkins at (703) 308 8278.
FY 2008 Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project (EPA) - FAQs
What is the FY 2008 Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to strengthen and modernize solid waste management in Indian Country. The program supports work to address open dumps and inadequate disposal systems, ranging from basic site assessment through long-term planning and on-the-ground improvements.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The grant is meant to help federally recognized tribes improve solid waste management by supporting activities such as closing or cleaning up open dumps, developing alternative disposal options, and building integrated solid waste management programs that can be implemented and enforced over time.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized. The full eligibility details are referenced in Section III of the official announcement.
What kinds of projects does the EPA expect to fund under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports projects that address open dumps and inadequate disposal systems, including assessment and prioritization work, development of integrated solid waste management plans and tribal codes, implementation of alternative waste management activities or facilities (including equipment purchases), and cleanup/closure/post-closure programs for open dumps.
What are the funding categories available under this grant?
Applicants can propose projects under one of four funding categories: (1) Characterize or assess open dumps; (2) Develop integrated solid waste management (ISWM) plans along with tribal codes and regulations; (3) Develop and implement alternative solid waste management activities or facilities (including purchase of equipment); and (4) Develop and implement cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dumps.
What does the "open dump characterization or assessment" category include?
This category supports efforts to identify dump locations, document site conditions, and gather information needed to prioritize sites and plan remedies.
What does the ISWM planning, codes, and regulations category support?
This category focuses on developing integrated solid waste management (ISWM) plans along with tribal codes and regulations. It emphasizes planning and governance tools needed to operate a sustainable solid waste program and set clear local requirements.
What does the alternative solid waste management activities/facilities category support?
This category supports the development and implementation of alternative solid waste management activities or facilities, including the purchase of equipment. Examples mentioned include improvements such as collection systems, transfer or processing options, or other practical alternatives to illegal dumping.
What does the cleanup, closure, and post-closure category support?
This category supports developing and implementing cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dumps. It is intended to address both immediate remediation and longer-term steps needed to keep closed sites stable and help prevent future dumping.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA OSWER OSW 08 03.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 66.808 (Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants).
How much total funding was EPA expecting to award?
EPA anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000 for this competition.
How many awards was EPA expecting to make?
EPA anticipated making about 20 awards.
What is the expected minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this competition.
What type of grant instrument is used?
The grant instrument type is a standard grant.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is environmental management, specifically solid waste.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on April 23, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for the opportunity was June 9, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 9, 2008.
Where can applicants find the submission method and due date details?
Submission methods and exact due date details were referenced as being provided in Section IV of the full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Tonya Hawkins, reachable at (703) 308 8278.
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