Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OEI 16 01
Apply for EPA OEI 16 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 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 Sep 3, 2015 and posted on Sep 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 13, 2015 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 $9,000,000.00 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 eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Exchange Network) Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to strengthen and expand the Exchange Network, a shared system used by EPA, states, and tribes to exchange environmental information more efficiently. The core purpose is to fund projects that improve timely, on-demand access to environmental data by using innovative technologies, strengthening supporting systems, and increasing collaboration through shared tools and services. For FY 2016, EPA emphasizes continued progress on implementing Phase 2 of the Exchange Network, as described in the program priorities referenced in the announcement (specifically the priorities section noted as I E). Applicants are also encouraged to propose projects that align with the E-Enterprise for the Environment principles, a joint EPA-state-tribal effort focused on modernizing, integrating, and streamlining how government delivers environmental protection and public health services, including improvements to digital reporting, shared services, and coordinated program delivery.
The opportunity is offered under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OEI-16-01, with assistance listed under CFDA 66.608 (Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance). Funding is available through cooperative agreements and/or grants, and it is categorized under environmental activities. EPA anticipated making about 50 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $9,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling). The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which can make participation more feasible for eligible entities.
Key dates for this cycle included a posted/creation date of September 3, 2015, and an application closing date of November 13, 2015 (the announcement notes that applicants should consult Section IV for exact submission methods and any due date details). The opportunity was archived on December 13, 2015. Eligibility is not fully specified in the excerpt provided; it lists "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the definitive eligibility requirements and any limitations on applicant type.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a contact: Salena Reynolds, at 202-566-0466.
FY 2016 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Exchange Network) Grant Program (EPA-OEI-16-01) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Exchange Network) Grant Program, a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to strengthen and expand the Exchange Network.
What is the Exchange Network?
The Exchange Network is a shared system used by EPA, states, and tribes to exchange environmental information more efficiently.
What is the main purpose of the grant program?
The core purpose is to fund projects that improve timely, on-demand access to environmental data by using innovative technologies, strengthening supporting systems, and increasing collaboration through shared tools and services.
What types of projects does EPA want to fund under this program?
Based on the description provided, EPA intends to fund projects that:
- Improve timely, on-demand access to environmental data
- Use innovative technologies to support data exchange
- Strengthen supporting systems that enable environmental information sharing
- Increase collaboration through shared tools and shared services
What is EPA emphasizing for FY 2016?
For FY 2016, EPA emphasizes continued progress on implementing Phase 2 of the Exchange Network, as described in the program priorities referenced in the announcement (specifically the priorities section noted as I E).
Are projects connected to E-Enterprise for the Environment encouraged?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that align with E-Enterprise for the Environment principles, described as a joint EPA-state-tribal effort focused on modernizing, integrating, and streamlining how government delivers environmental protection and public health services.
What kinds of improvements are associated with E-Enterprise for the Environment in this announcement?
The announcement notes E-Enterprise-related improvements including digital reporting, shared services, and coordinated program delivery.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-OEI-16-01.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance is listed under CFDA 66.608 (Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance).
What type of funding instrument is expected (grant vs cooperative agreement)?
Funding is available through cooperative agreements and/or grants.
What is the program category or focus area?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 50 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this cycle?
The estimated total funding amount was $9,000,000.
What is the expected award range for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted/creation date was September 3, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was November 13, 2015. The announcement notes that applicants should consult Section IV for exact submission methods and any due date details.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 13, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully specified in the excerpt provided. The listing shows "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for definitive eligibility requirements and any limitations on applicant type.
Where should applicants look for the definitive eligibility requirements?
The excerpt directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for definitive eligibility requirements and any limitations on applicant type.
Where should applicants look for details on how to submit and confirm due date requirements?
The excerpt notes that applicants should consult Section IV for exact submission methods and any due date details.
Who can be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided a contact for those who could not access the full announcement electronically: Salena Reynolds at 202-566-0466.
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