Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 09 04
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 09 04
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Request for Applications for the Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grants 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, 2009 and posted on Mar 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Request for Applications for the Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grants Program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary funding opportunity designed to strengthen and expand a national network focused on pollution prevention (often shortened to P2). The core idea behind PPIN is that grantees work collaboratively to develop, improve, and share practical P2 information tools and services that help organizations prevent pollution at the source rather than managing it after it is created. The program is rooted in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, reflecting EPA's emphasis on upstream solutions such as reducing hazardous substance use, improving process efficiency, and promoting safer alternatives.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning EPA anticipated an active partnership role during the project period rather than a hands-off grant relationship. EPA indicated an estimated total of about $800,000 available for FY 2009, with an expectation of around 8 awards. The funding is tied to CFDA 66.708, the Pollution Prevention Grants Program. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan for providing some portion of project resources from non-federal contributions, consistent with the full announcement's requirements.
Applications were required to lay out work across three specific task areas. First, applicants had to describe how they would promote P2 approaches that address EPA priorities. In practice, this typically means outreach and technical assistance strategies that translate agency priority areas into actionable prevention practices, tools, training materials, or sector-specific guidance. Second, applicants needed to demonstrate collaboration on national P2 information needs. This reflects the network model: EPA was not only funding isolated projects, but also expecting coordination across partners to identify gaps in pollution prevention information, avoid duplication, and share resources so that P2 tools and services are broadly accessible and consistent nationwide. Third, applicants had to include measurement of effectiveness for the proposed activities. This requirement signals that EPA wanted applicants to define how success would be tracked, such as metrics for tool usage, outreach reach, adoption of P2 practices, reductions in waste generation or toxic releases, documented behavioral or operational changes, and other indicators showing that the funded work produced measurable value.
Eligibility covered a range of public-sector and related entities, with the announcement explicitly listing state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other eligible applicants as further described in the announcement. The description also emphasizes support for eligible States, Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia, highlighting the program's intention to strengthen capacity and coordination across jurisdictions and shared governance structures. Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any additional conditions.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on March 18, 2009, with an application closing date of May 1, 2009, and an archive date of May 31, 2009. EPA advised applicants to refer to Section IV of the full announcement for specific submission methods and any additional timing details. For access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement, the point of contact provided was Beth Anderson at (202) 564-8833.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the FY 2009 Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grants Program?
The FY 2009 PPIN Grants Program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary funding opportunity intended to strengthen and expand a national network focused on pollution prevention (P2). It supports collaborative work to develop, improve, and share practical pollution prevention information tools and services.
What is the main purpose of the PPIN program?
The main purpose is to help organizations prevent pollution at the source rather than managing it after it is created. The program emphasizes upstream solutions such as reducing hazardous substance use, improving process efficiency, and promoting safer alternatives.
What does "pollution prevention (P2)" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, pollution prevention (P2) refers to approaches that reduce or eliminate pollution before it is generated, including actions like using fewer hazardous substances, improving operational efficiency to reduce waste, and adopting safer alternatives.
What law or policy foundation is the PPIN program rooted in?
The program is rooted in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, reflecting EPA's focus on preventing pollution through upstream strategies.
What type of funding instrument was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That means EPA anticipated an active partnership role during the project period, rather than a hands-off relationship.
How much funding was expected to be available for FY 2009?
EPA indicated an estimated total of about $800,000 available for FY 2009.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected around 8 awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is tied to CFDA 66.708, the Pollution Prevention Grants Program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants needed to plan to provide some portion of project resources from non-federal contributions, consistent with the full announcement's requirements.
What kinds of activities were applicants required to address in their proposals?
Applications were required to lay out work across three specific task areas: (1) promoting P2 approaches that address EPA priorities, (2) collaborating on national P2 information needs, and (3) measuring the effectiveness of the proposed activities.
What does Task Area 1 (promote P2 approaches that address EPA priorities) involve?
Task Area 1 required applicants to describe how they would promote pollution prevention approaches aligned with EPA priorities. This typically includes outreach and technical assistance strategies that translate priority areas into actionable prevention practices, tools, training materials, or sector-specific guidance.
What does Task Area 2 (collaboration on national P2 information needs) involve?
Task Area 2 reflects the network model. Applicants were expected to coordinate with partners to identify gaps in pollution prevention information, avoid duplicating efforts, share resources, and help ensure that P2 tools and services are broadly accessible and consistent nationwide.
What does Task Area 3 (measurement of effectiveness) involve?
Task Area 3 required applicants to explain how they would measure effectiveness, including how success would be tracked using defined indicators and results measures.
What kinds of metrics did EPA expect applicants to consider for measuring effectiveness?
The description indicates metrics could include tool usage, outreach reach, adoption of P2 practices, reductions in waste generation or toxic releases, documented behavioral or operational changes, and other indicators demonstrating measurable value from the funded work.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility covered a range of public-sector and related entities. The announcement explicitly listed state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other eligible applicants as further described in the announcement.
Does the opportunity specifically emphasize support for any applicant groups?
Yes. The description emphasizes support for eligible States, Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia, highlighting an intent to strengthen capacity and coordination across jurisdictions and shared governance structures.
Where should applicants look for detailed eligibility requirements and conditions?
Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any additional conditions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 1, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 31, 2009.
Where should applicants look for submission instructions and timing details?
EPA advised applicants to refer to Section IV of the full announcement for specific submission methods and any additional timing details.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The point of contact provided was Beth Anderson, reachable at (202) 564-8833.
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