Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSWER ORCR 12 04
Apply for EPA OSWER ORCR 12 04
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2012 Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program For Tribes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.812 Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program for Tribes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2012 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $311,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $77,750.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- 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 2012 Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program for Tribes is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity designed to help federally recognized tribal governments and eligible intertribal consortia strengthen how hazardous waste is managed in Indian Country. The core purpose is to support both the development and implementation of tribal hazardous waste programs and the broader capacity-building work that helps tribes prevent, identify, manage, and reduce hazardous waste risks on tribal lands. The opportunity is grounded in the EPA Indian Policy of 1984, which emphasizes that tribal governments are the primary authorities for managing environmental programs on reservations, and this grant is structured to reinforce that role through targeted program support.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary funding competition, and the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement typically means the EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant, such as providing technical input, coordination, or oversight as the tribal program work moves forward. The funding activity category is Environment, and the assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA 66.812, Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program for Tribes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which reduces barriers for tribes that may not have flexible funds available to meet match obligations.
Funding levels were relatively defined and consistent across awards. The estimated total funding available was $311,000, with an expectation of four awards. Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $77,750, which signals that each selected recipient was anticipated to receive the same fixed award amount, rather than awards varying widely by project scope. This kind of fixed funding approach often indicates the EPA intended to support a set number of comparable capacity-building projects rather than one large project and several smaller ones.
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized tribes and intertribal consortia, with the official eligibility details referenced in Section III of the full announcement. The listing of "Others (see text field...)" is commonly used in federal postings when the eligible applicant types do not fit neatly into generic categories, but the narrative clarifies that the intent is tribal governments and tribal partnerships structured as intertribal consortia. Applicants were directed to consult the full solicitation, particularly the sections covering eligibility and application requirements, to ensure the applying entity meets federal definitions and any program-specific conditions.
The timeline for the solicitation was straightforward. The opportunity was posted and created on April 5, 2012, and the original and current closing date was May 21, 2012. The announcement notes that applicants should refer to Section IV for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional due date details. The archive date was June 20, 2012, meaning the opportunity was no longer active after that point. The funding opportunity number is EPA OSWER ORCR 12 04, which ties the solicitation to EPA program offices involved in solid waste and emergency response and resource conservation and recovery functions, consistent with hazardous waste program work.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or having trouble obtaining it electronically, the EPA provided a direct point of contact: Denise Roy, reachable by phone at 703-308-8458. This contact detail is important because federal solicitations often contain critical instructions and evaluation criteria that are only fully described in the complete announcement, and missing those details can affect eligibility, application completeness, and competitiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2012 Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program for Tribes?
It is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity intended to help federally recognized tribal governments and eligible intertribal consortia strengthen hazardous waste management in Indian Country. The program supports work that builds and improves tribal hazardous waste program capacity and helps reduce hazardous waste risks on tribal lands.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to support the development and implementation of tribal hazardous waste programs, along with broader capacity-building efforts that help tribes prevent, identify, manage, and reduce hazardous waste risks on tribal lands.
How does this opportunity relate to EPA's Indian Policy of 1984?
The opportunity is grounded in the EPA Indian Policy of 1984, which recognizes tribal governments as the primary authorities for managing environmental programs on reservations. This grant is structured to reinforce that role through targeted program support for hazardous waste management.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. In general, this means EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, technical input, coordination, or oversight) compared with a standard grant.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. It was offered as a discretionary funding competition.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 66.812, Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program for Tribes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized tribes and eligible intertribal consortia. The official eligibility requirements were referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement.
What does "Others (see text field...)" mean in the applicant eligibility categories?
This label is commonly used in federal postings when eligible applicant types do not fit neatly into generic categories. In this case, the narrative clarifies that the intended eligible applicants are tribal governments and tribal partnerships structured as intertribal consortia.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants in the information provided.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was $311,000.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make four awards.
How much funding could an individual award recipient expect?
The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $77,750, indicating that each selected recipient was anticipated to receive the same fixed award amount of $77,750.
Why would the award floor and ceiling be the same amount?
When the award floor and ceiling are identical, it typically signals a fixed award approach, where each recipient is expected to receive the same amount. This often reflects an intent to fund a set number of comparable capacity-building projects rather than varying award sizes by project scope.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted/created on April 5, 2012. The closing date was May 21, 2012 (listed as both the original and current closing date). The archive date was June 20, 2012.
When were applications due?
The closing date for applications was May 21, 2012. Applicants were directed to refer to Section IV of the full announcement for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional due date details.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was June 20, 2012, which indicates the opportunity was no longer active after that point.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA OSWER ORCR 12 04.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions?
The announcement directed applicants to consult Section IV of the full solicitation for official submission instructions, submission methods, and any additional due date details.
Where can applicants find the official eligibility details?
The announcement referenced Section III of the full solicitation for the official eligibility information and requirements.
Who can applicants contact for help obtaining the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or who had trouble obtaining it electronically were given a point of contact: Denise Roy, phone 703-308-8458.
Why is it important to review the full announcement?
Federal solicitations often include critical instructions, evaluation criteria, and program-specific conditions that may only be fully described in the complete announcement. Missing those details can affect eligibility, application completeness, and competitiveness.
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