Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OEI 14 01
Apply for EPA OEI 14 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.608 Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 22, 2013 and posted on Sep 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2013 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 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 2014 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Exchange Network) Grant Program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funding opportunity designed to help states, tribes, inter-tribal consortia, and U.S. territories strengthen the information technology and information management capabilities needed to participate in the Exchange Network. The core purpose is practical: improve how environmental data are managed and shared so partners can exchange information more efficiently, consistently, and securely across agencies and jurisdictions. In addition to supporting direct data exchange, the program emphasizes collaboration across the Exchange Network community, encouraging partners to develop solutions that can be reused and adapted by others rather than rebuilt from scratch.
A key expectation of the program is that grantees will share the tools, services, templates, or other deliverables they create with the broader Exchange Network partner community. This sharing is done through EPA's Reusable Component Services (RCS) database, which functions as a repository for reusable work products. In other words, projects are not just meant to solve a single program's needs in one place; they are intended to produce components and lessons learned that can benefit many participating entities, speeding adoption of proven approaches and reducing duplication of effort.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was offered under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OEI-14-01 and falls under the discretionary grant category. EPA planned to make awards using cooperative agreements and grants, reflecting that EPA may have an ongoing role in project oversight or collaboration depending on the award type and project design. The program aligns with the "Environment" funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 66.608, Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance.
Funding levels for this cycle were substantial, with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 and an anticipated 50 awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $500,000. The announcement indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers to participation for eligible applicants and allows recipients to focus resources on building or improving the data exchange and management capabilities targeted by the program.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with clarification provided in the full announcement, and applicants are directed to Section III for detailed eligibility requirements. In practice, the stated program description makes clear that the intended eligible community includes states, tribes, inter-tribal consortia, and territories involved in environmental data exchange activities. Anyone considering applying would have needed to consult the announcement language for precise definitions, documentation requirements, and any restrictions or conditions relevant to specific entity types.
The timeline information shows the opportunity was posted on September 16, 2013, with an original closing date of November 8, 2013, and a revised current closing date of November 15, 2013. Applicants were instructed to refer to the official announcement, particularly Section IV, for the acceptable submission methods and definitive due dates. The opportunity was later archived on December 8, 2013, indicating that the application window had closed and the competition phase had ended.
For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically, EPA provided a direct contact: Salena Reynolds at (202) 566-0466. This point of contact was intended to help resolve access issues so that potential applicants could review requirements and prepare submissions consistent with EPA's instructions.
FY 2014 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Exchange Network) Grant Program FAQs
What is the FY 2014 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Exchange Network) Grant Program?
It is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity intended to help states, tribes, inter-tribal consortia, and U.S. territories strengthen the information technology (IT) and information management capabilities needed to participate in the Exchange Network.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to improve how environmental data are managed and shared so Exchange Network partners can exchange information more efficiently, consistently, and securely across agencies and jurisdictions.
What kinds of improvements does the program aim to support?
The program supports strengthening IT and information management capabilities related to environmental data exchange. It also emphasizes collaboration across the Exchange Network community and encourages development of solutions that others can reuse and adapt rather than rebuild from scratch.
Does the program focus only on direct data exchange?
No. In addition to supporting direct data exchange, the program highlights collaboration across the Exchange Network community and the creation of reusable solutions that can be shared broadly.
What is a key expectation for grant deliverables?
A key expectation is that grantees will share the tools, services, templates, or other deliverables they create with the broader Exchange Network partner community.
How are grantees expected to share what they build?
Grantees are expected to share reusable work products through EPA's Reusable Component Services (RCS) database, which serves as a repository for reusable components and related deliverables.
What is the Reusable Component Services (RCS) database?
RCS is EPA's repository for reusable work products created by Exchange Network partners. It is intended to help other partners find, reuse, and adapt proven tools and approaches.
Why does EPA emphasize reusable solutions?
The program is designed so projects do not only address a single program's needs in one location. Instead, they are intended to produce components and lessons learned that benefit many participating entities, speeding adoption of proven approaches and reducing duplication of effort.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-OEI-14-01.
What type of federal funding opportunity is this?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What award mechanisms did EPA plan to use for this program?
EPA planned to make awards using cooperative agreements and grants. This reflects that EPA may have an ongoing role in project oversight or collaboration depending on the award type and project design.
What funding activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity aligns with the "Environment" funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 66.608, Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance.
How much total funding was estimated for this cycle?
The estimated total funding amount was $10,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
EPA anticipated approximately 50 awards.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $50,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was intended to be eligible to apply?
The program description indicates the intended eligible community includes states, tribes, inter-tribal consortia, and U.S. territories involved in environmental data exchange activities.
How is eligibility described in the opportunity listing?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with clarification provided in the full announcement. Applicants were directed to Section III of the official announcement for detailed eligibility requirements.
Where would an applicant find the definitive eligibility requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the official announcement for detailed eligibility definitions, documentation requirements, and any restrictions or conditions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 16, 2013.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was November 8, 2013.
Was the closing date revised?
Yes. The revised (current) closing date was November 15, 2013.
Where would applicants confirm acceptable submission methods and final due dates?
Applicants were instructed to refer to the official announcement, particularly Section IV, for acceptable submission methods and definitive due dates.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived on December 8, 2013?
It indicates the application window had closed and the competition phase had ended.
Who could applicants contact if they could not access the announcement electronically?
EPA provided a contact for access issues: Salena Reynolds.
What is the phone number for the point of contact listed for announcement access issues?
The phone number provided is (202) 566-0466.
What kind of assistance was the contact intended to provide?
The contact was intended to help resolve access issues so potential applicants could review the announcement requirements and prepare submissions consistent with EPA's instructions.
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