Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R9 CED1 09 003
Apply for EPA R9 CED1 09 003
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Strategic Agricultural Initiative/Food Quality Protection Act Grant Program" 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 6, 2009 and posted on Jan 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 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 $350,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Strategic Agricultural Initiative/Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Grant Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically EPA Region 9, to help agricultural stakeholders reduce reliance on higher-risk pesticides and move toward lower-risk pesticides and more sustainable pest management approaches in food production. The program is grounded in federal authority under Section 20 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), cited as 7 U.S.C. 136r, and is intended to support practical, on-the-ground work that advances the goals of the Food Quality Protection Act through safer pest control strategies.
The grant focused on funding projects in three main areas: education, extension, and demonstration. In practical terms, this means EPA Region 9 was looking for proposals that could train and inform growers and agricultural professionals, extend research-based knowledge into real-world farming decisions, and demonstrate reduced-risk pest management practices in ways that can be adopted by the broader agricultural community. A key requirement was that demonstration projects needed to be genuinely new, innovative, or experimental. Projects that simply continued routine or already well-established practices were explicitly not eligible for funding, signaling that EPA wanted this money to accelerate transition strategies rather than pay for business-as-usual operations.
From a funding perspective, EPA expected to make about five awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total program funding level of $350,000. Individual awards were anticipated to fall between $50,000 (the floor) and $100,000 (the ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowered the financial barrier for applicants that might not have access to non-federal matching funds. The assistance listing associated with the opportunity was CFDA 66.716, categorized under research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies, and the activity category was listed as Environment.
Eligibility was broad and included individuals; private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); state governments; county governments; and city or township governments, along with other entities as described in the full announcement. Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any clarifications or limitations, which is typical for EPA funding notices where eligibility can include additional conditions tied to geography, project type, or applicant capacity.
The opportunity was posted and created on January 6, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 18, 2009, and it was later archived on April 17, 2009. The official identifier was Funding Opportunity Number EPA R9 CED1 09 003. Applicants were instructed to refer to the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission procedures and exact deadline details. For help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Cindy Wire at (415) 947-4242.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2009 Strategic Agricultural Initiative/Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Grant Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through EPA Region 9, to support agricultural projects that reduce reliance on higher-risk pesticides and encourage adoption of lower-risk pesticides and more sustainable pest management approaches in food production.
Which EPA office offered this opportunity?
The program was offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically EPA Region 9.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose was to fund practical, on-the-ground work that advances the goals of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by promoting safer pest control strategies and reducing dependence on higher-risk pesticides.
What legal authority supported this grant program?
The program was grounded in Section 20 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), cited as 7 U.S.C. 136r.
What types of projects were eligible for funding?
The grant focused on projects in three main areas: education, extension, and demonstration. These projects were intended to train and inform growers and agricultural professionals, extend research-based knowledge into real-world farming decisions, and demonstrate reduced-risk pest management practices that could be adopted by the broader agricultural community.
What does EPA mean by "education" projects under this grant?
Education projects were those designed to train and inform growers and agricultural professionals to support reduced-risk pesticide use and sustainable pest management approaches.
What does "extension" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Extension refers to efforts that take research-based knowledge and apply it to real-world farming decisions and practices, helping growers and agricultural professionals use that information in day-to-day pest management.
What were the requirements for demonstration projects?
Demonstration projects had to be genuinely new, innovative, or experimental. Projects that simply continued routine or already well-established practices were explicitly not eligible for funding.
Are routine or ongoing projects eligible?
No. The announcement specifically stated that projects that merely continue routine or already well-established practices were not eligible, particularly for demonstration work.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make about five awards under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding level was $350,000.
What was the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $50,000 (minimum) to $100,000 (maximum).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed in the information provided.
What is the CFDA/assistance listing number for this opportunity?
The associated assistance listing (CFDA) number was 66.716.
How was this assistance listing categorized?
It was categorized under research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies, and the activity category was listed as Environment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included individuals; private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); state governments; county governments; and city or township governments, along with other entities as described in the full announcement.
Do applicants need to check the full announcement for additional eligibility details?
Yes. Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any clarifications or limitations.
What is the funding opportunity number (official identifier)?
The official identifier was Funding Opportunity Number EPA R9 CED1 09 003.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 6, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was March 18, 2009. Applicants were instructed to refer to the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission procedures and exact deadline details.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. It was archived on April 17, 2009.
Where should applicants look for submission procedures and deadline instructions?
Applicants were instructed to refer to the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission procedures and exact deadline details.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for help accessing the full announcement was Cindy Wire at (415) 947-4242.
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