Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OW OWOW 09 01
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Request for Proposals from Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.460 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 31, 2008 and posted on Oct 31, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 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 $3,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 29 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 2009 Request for Proposals from Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319 is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support Tribal efforts to address water pollution caused by nonpoint sources. Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution generally refers to diffuse pollution that does not come from a single, identifiable discharge point, such as runoff from rain or snowmelt that carries pollutants into rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater. This funding opportunity is designed to help federally recognized Tribes, and eligible intertribal consortia, carry out and strengthen their NPS management programs under CWA section 319, with an emphasis on practical watershed work that leads to measurable improvements.
The central purpose of the grant program is to fund implementation of Tribal NPS management programs developed under CWA section 319(b). In practical terms, EPA is looking to support projects that move beyond planning-only efforts and instead apply management measures and on-the-ground practices that reduce pollutant loadings. These loadings are tied to the specific NPS categories and subcategories a Tribe has already identified in its NPS assessment report prepared under CWA section 319(a). The overall program goal is watershed-scale progress: reducing NPS-related impairments by applying solutions that address sources of pollution across a watershed, rather than treating problems in isolation.
A key feature of this announcement is that EPA set aside a portion of the congressional appropriation for CWA section 319 specifically for competitive Tribal awards. The announcement highlights two major types of priorities that these competitive funds are meant to advance. First, EPA wants to fund the development and implementation of watershed-based plans, which are typically comprehensive strategies that identify pollution sources, set load reduction targets, select management practices, and outline milestones and monitoring approaches. Second, EPA also intends to fund other on-the-ground watershed projects that represent a significant step toward solving nonpoint source impairments on a watershed-wide basis. This framing signals that proposals are expected to demonstrate how the work will translate into meaningful water quality outcomes, not simply general program support.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant competition (not a formula or entitlement award). The funding opportunity number is EPA-OW-OWOW-09-01, and it falls under the environmental funding activity category. The assistance listing is CFDA 66.460, Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing number rather than CFDA). EPA estimated a total of $3,800,000 available under this competition and anticipated making about 29 awards. Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $150,000, which implies EPA expected many relatively modest project grants rather than a small number of large awards.
Cost sharing or matching is required under this opportunity, meaning applicants must provide a non-federal share of project costs consistent with the terms in the full announcement. The specific match percentage, what counts as allowable match (cash versus in-kind), and any waivers or special conditions would be detailed in the full RFP, particularly in the eligibility and funding sections. Because match is required, a competitive application would typically need to clearly show the source of the match and how it will be tracked and documented throughout the project period.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the announcement also references additional eligible entities under an "Others" category with clarification provided in the full text. Intertribal consortia are explicitly included in the title, which generally means collaborative entities representing multiple Tribes may be able to apply if they meet the eligibility conditions described in Section III of the announcement. Applicants were directed to consult that section for the complete eligibility rules and any requirements related to authorization, representation, or documentation for consortia applicants.
The timeline for the FY 2009 competition shows the RFP was posted and created on October 31, 2008, with an original and current closing date of December 15, 2008. The opportunity was archived on January 14, 2009. The announcement notes that applicants should refer to the full solicitation, including Section IV, for specific submission instructions, allowable submission methods, and any detailed due date requirements, suggesting that formatting, delivery method, and required forms were important compliance items for consideration.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a direct contact: Andrea Matzke at (202) 566-1150. This contact point indicates EPA anticipated technical access issues and offered support to ensure Tribes could obtain the complete RFP package and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2009 Request for Proposals (RFP) for competitive Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia under Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319. It is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support Tribal efforts to address water pollution caused by nonpoint sources.
Which EPA program and legal authority does this funding fall under?
The opportunity supports Tribal nonpoint source management programs under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319, with a central purpose of funding implementation of Tribal NPS management programs developed under CWA section 319(b).
What is nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in the context of this RFP?
Nonpoint source pollution generally refers to diffuse pollution that does not come from a single, identifiable discharge point. A common example is runoff from rain or snowmelt that carries pollutants into rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater.
What is the overall goal of the competitive Tribal CWA Section 319 funding described here?
The overall goal is watershed-scale progress in reducing NPS-related impairments by applying solutions that address pollution sources across a watershed, rather than treating problems in isolation. EPA emphasizes practical watershed work that leads to measurable improvements.
Is this funding intended for planning, implementation, or both?
The RFP emphasizes moving beyond planning-only efforts and instead applying management measures and on-the-ground practices that reduce pollutant loadings. At the same time, EPA identifies development and implementation of watershed-based plans as a major priority for these competitive funds.
What kinds of projects are highlighted as priorities in the announcement?
Two major priorities are highlighted: (1) development and implementation of watershed-based plans, and (2) other on-the-ground watershed projects that represent a significant step toward solving nonpoint source impairments on a watershed-wide basis.
What does EPA mean by “watershed-based plans” in this announcement?
The announcement describes watershed-based plans as comprehensive strategies that identify pollution sources, set load reduction targets, select management practices, and outline milestones and monitoring approaches.
What does EPA mean by “on-the-ground” watershed work?
In this RFP, on-the-ground work refers to implementation activities and practical management measures that reduce pollutant loadings and help produce meaningful water quality outcomes at a watershed scale, rather than general support or planning-only activities.
How should proposed projects relate to a Tribe’s existing NPS assessment work?
EPA indicates that projects should reduce pollutant loadings tied to the specific NPS categories and subcategories a Tribe has already identified in its NPS assessment report prepared under CWA section 319(a).
Is this a competitive grant or a formula/entitlement program?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant competition. It is not described as a formula or entitlement award.
What is the funding opportunity number for this RFP?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-OW-OWOW-09-01.
What is the Assistance Listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The announcement lists CFDA 66.460, Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants (commonly referred to now as an Assistance Listing number).
How much total funding did EPA estimate would be available under this competition?
EPA estimated a total of $3,800,000 available under this competition.
About how many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 29 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for an individual grant?
Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $150,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must provide a non-federal share of project costs consistent with the terms in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the required match percentage and what counts as allowable match?
The announcement indicates that details such as the specific match percentage, what counts as allowable match (cash versus in-kind), and any waivers or special conditions would be provided in the full RFP, especially in the eligibility and funding sections.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement also references intertribal consortia in the title and notes an “Others” category with clarification provided in the full text.
Are intertribal consortia eligible to apply?
The opportunity is specifically framed for Indian Tribes and intertribal consortia, and it indicates that collaborative entities representing multiple Tribes may be able to apply if they meet the eligibility conditions described in Section III of the announcement.
Where are the complete eligibility rules for consortia and any required documentation described?
The announcement directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility rules and any requirements related to authorization, representation, or documentation for consortia applicants.
What is the application deadline shown for this FY 2009 RFP?
The original and current closing date listed for this competition is December 15, 2008.
When was the RFP posted and when was it archived?
The RFP was posted/created on October 31, 2008, and it was archived on January 14, 2009.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and required forms?
The announcement notes that applicants should refer to the full solicitation, including Section IV, for specific submission instructions, allowable submission methods, and detailed due date requirements.
What funding activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed under the environmental funding activity category.
Why does the announcement emphasize “measurable improvements”?
The RFP signals that proposals are expected to demonstrate how proposed work will translate into meaningful water quality outcomes, not simply general program support. The focus is on watershed work that produces measurable improvements.
Is this funding set aside specifically for Tribal competitive awards?
Yes. The announcement states that EPA set aside a portion of the congressional appropriation for CWA section 319 specifically for competitive Tribal awards.
Who can be contacted to obtain the full announcement if it cannot be accessed electronically?
EPA provided a contact for access issues: Andrea Matzke at (202) 566-1150.
What should applicants do if they are unsure about compliance items like formatting or delivery method?
The announcement indicates that applicants should consult the full solicitation, including Section IV, for allowable submission methods and detailed due date requirements, implying that these compliance items are important.
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