Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R7AWMD 11 002
Apply for EPA R7AWMD 11 002
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2011 and posted on Mar 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2011 Please refer to the 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 in funding.
- 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 2011 Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention (CEPP) grant opportunity was a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7, through its Air and Waste Management Division and the Chemical Risk Information Branch. The program falls under CFDA 66.810 and is designed to support technical assistance activities connected to the Clean Air Act, specifically the chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and response requirements found in Section 112(r). In practical terms, the EPA was looking for proposals that help facilities, communities, and relevant partners better implement and carry out the Risk Management Program-related responsibilities aimed at preventing accidental chemical releases and improving readiness and response when incidents occur.
The geographic scope was limited to EPA Region 7, meaning funded projects had to take place within Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and/or Nebraska, as well as within the nine Tribal Nations located in Region 7. The focus was on projects that facilitate real-world implementation of Section 112(r) requirements, which typically involves activities such as improving coordination among local emergency planning and response partners, strengthening prevention and preparedness practices tied to chemical hazards, and increasing the practical capacity of stakeholders to understand and apply accident prevention and emergency response expectations. The announcement emphasizes that this funding was meant for project demonstrations rather than routine, ongoing program operations, signaling that EPA wanted discrete, time-bounded efforts with tangible outcomes rather than general support for continuing activities.
Funding for the competition was estimated at up to $70,000 total, with EPA anticipating as many as four awards, depending on the availability of funds, the quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations. The award floor was listed as $10,000, and the award ceiling was $70,000, which effectively means a single project could potentially receive the entire amount, though the stated expectation of multiple awards suggests EPA was open to supporting several smaller efforts. There was no cost-share or matching requirement specified for applicants, which generally lowers the barrier for eligible organizations to apply.
The submission deadline was firm: proposals had to be received by May 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Applicants could submit electronically through Grants.gov by that time, or submit hard-copy packages, but hard copies had to physically arrive at EPA Region 7 (to the attention of Tina Wilkins) by the deadline to be considered. Late submissions were not accepted, regardless of delivery method. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and used the grant funding instrument type, with the activity category listed as environment. Eligibility was described broadly as "Others," with applicants directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for the detailed eligibility rules and any additional restrictions.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Tina Wilkins, Lead Environmental Protection Specialist at EPA Region 7, reachable by phone at (913) 551-7964 or by email at wilkins.tina@epa.gov.
FY 2011 Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention (CEPP) Grant (EPA Region 7) - FAQs
1. What is the FY 2011 CEPP grant opportunity?
The FY 2011 Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention (CEPP) grant opportunity was a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7, through its Air and Waste Management Division and the Chemical Risk Information Branch.
2. Which federal program and CFDA number does this funding fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 66.810.
3. What is the purpose of the CEPP grant?
The purpose is to support technical assistance activities connected to the Clean Air Act, specifically the chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and response requirements in Section 112(r). In practical terms, the EPA sought proposals that help facilities, communities, and relevant partners better implement Risk Management Program-related responsibilities aimed at preventing accidental chemical releases and improving readiness and response when incidents occur.
4. What Clean Air Act requirements are most directly tied to this grant?
The grant is designed around Clean Air Act Section 112(r), focusing on chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and response requirements, including responsibilities associated with the Risk Management Program (RMP).
5. What types of activities was EPA looking to fund?
The announcement emphasizes activities that facilitate real-world implementation of Section 112(r) requirements. Examples described include improving coordination among local emergency planning and response partners, strengthening prevention and preparedness practices tied to chemical hazards, and increasing the practical capacity of stakeholders to understand and apply accident prevention and emergency response expectations.
6. Is this funding intended to support ongoing, routine program operations?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the funding was meant for project demonstrations rather than routine, ongoing program operations. EPA indicated a preference for discrete, time-bounded efforts with tangible outcomes rather than general support for continuing activities.
7. Where must projects be located to be eligible for funding?
Funded projects had to take place within EPA Region 7. The geographic scope was limited to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and/or Nebraska, as well as the nine Tribal Nations located in Region 7.
8. Can projects focus on Tribal Nations in Region 7?
Yes. The geographic scope explicitly included the nine Tribal Nations located in EPA Region 7.
9. How much total funding was available under this competition?
Total funding for the competition was estimated at up to $70,000, depending on the availability of funds, the quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations.
10. How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated as many as four awards, depending on funding availability and proposal quality, among other considerations.
11. What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor was $10,000.
12. What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was $70,000.
13. Could a single project receive the full $70,000?
Yes. The stated award ceiling was $70,000, meaning one project could potentially receive the entire amount. However, EPA also anticipated multiple awards (as many as four), suggesting it was open to supporting several smaller efforts as well.
14. Was a cost-share or matching contribution required?
No cost-share or matching requirement was specified for applicants in the information provided.
15. What was the application deadline?
Proposals had to be received by May 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
16. Were late submissions accepted?
No. Late submissions were not accepted, regardless of delivery method.
17. How could applicants submit proposals?
Applicants could submit electronically through Grants.gov by the deadline, or submit hard-copy proposal packages.
18. What was required for hard-copy submissions?
Hard-copy packages had to physically arrive at EPA Region 7 by the deadline to be considered, addressed to the attention of Tina Wilkins.
19. Does submitting by mail count if it is postmarked by the deadline?
No. The requirement described is that hard-copy packages had to physically arrive at EPA Region 7 by the deadline. Late submissions were not accepted.
20. What kind of grant mechanism was used?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and used the grant funding instrument type.
21. What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as environment.
22. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly as "Others." Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any additional restrictions.
23. Where should applicants look for detailed eligibility rules?
Applicants were directed to Section III of the full announcement for the detailed eligibility requirements and any additional restrictions.
24. Which EPA office issued this RFP?
This RFP was issued by EPA Region 7 through its Air and Waste Management Division and the Chemical Risk Information Branch.
25. Who was the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact was Tina Wilkins, Lead Environmental Protection Specialist at EPA Region 7.
26. How can someone contact the listed point of contact?
Tina Wilkins could be reached by phone at (913) 551-7964 or by email at wilkins.tina@epa.gov.
27. What should applicants do if they have issues accessing the full announcement?
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, applicants were instructed to contact Tina Wilkins at EPA Region 7 using the phone number or email address provided.
28. Is the funding aimed at prevention, preparedness, or response?
All three. The opportunity is tied to Clean Air Act Section 112(r) and is described as supporting chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and response requirements, with an emphasis on preventing accidental chemical releases and improving readiness and response when incidents occur.
29. What kinds of outcomes was EPA seeking?
While specific performance measures are not provided in the summary, the announcement highlights practical implementation and demonstration projects with tangible outcomes, such as improved coordination, strengthened prevention and preparedness practices, and increased stakeholder capacity to understand and apply Section 112(r) expectations.
30. What is the key compliance detail applicants needed to pay attention to?
The key compliance detail is the firm receipt deadline: proposals had to be received by May 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, and late submissions were not accepted, including hard-copy packages that did not physically arrive by the deadline.
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