Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OW OWOW 16 01
Apply for EPA OW OWOW 16 01
- The EPA in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Request for Proposals from Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.460.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 01, 2015 and posted on Dec 01, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2016. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered this FY 2016 competitive grant opportunity under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act to support Indian tribes and intertribal consortia working to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. The overall purpose is to fund practical, watershed-scale efforts that prevent, reduce, or resolve water quality impairments caused by diffuse pollution sources such as runoff, erosion, and land management activities. EPA is looking for proposals that make meaningful progress at the watershed level rather than isolated, small-scale actions, with an emphasis on measurable steps toward improving water quality conditions.
The program is specifically aimed at developing and/or implementing watershed-based plans and carrying out on-the-ground projects tied to those plans. In other words, applicants can seek support either to build strong, actionable watershed plans or to put existing plans into practice through restoration and protection activities. EPA strongly encourages projects that both protect waters that are not yet impaired (preventing degradation before it occurs) and restore waters that are already impaired by NPS pollution. The focus on watershed-based planning signals that EPA wants projects grounded in a clear understanding of pollutant sources, priorities, and achievable management practices across an entire watershed.
Funding is offered through grants and/or cooperative agreements, and it is categorized as an environmental funding activity under CFDA 66.460. Awards are competitive, with an award ceiling of $100,000 in federal Section 319 funds per proposal. Applicants must also provide the required non-federal match based on the total project cost, meaning the federal share is capped and the project budget must account for additional matching resources. EPA anticipated making about 25 awards under this announcement, indicating that multiple projects across different tribal communities and regions were expected to be supported.
Eligibility is limited to tribes and intertribal consortia that meet the program requirements (the listing notes eligibility as "Others" with clarification provided in the full eligibility text of the announcement). The intent is to direct these resources to tribal governments and tribal partnerships that have the authority and capacity to plan and implement NPS management activities. Because it is a discretionary opportunity, proposals are judged competitively rather than funded by formula, so the strength of the watershed rationale, the readiness to implement, and the likelihood of achieving tangible water quality improvements are central to how projects are expected to be selected.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number EPA-OW-OWOW-16-01, with the announcement created and posted on December 1, 2015. The application deadline (original and current) was January 15, 2016. In practical terms, this was a time-limited solicitation designed to move FY 2016 funds into projects that could demonstrate credible planning, effective watershed strategies, and concrete actions to address nonpoint source pollution affecting tribal waters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is an FY 2016 competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. It supports work that addresses nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in watersheds affecting tribal waters.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The overall purpose is to fund practical, watershed-scale efforts that prevent, reduce, or resolve water quality impairments caused by diffuse pollution sources (for example runoff, erosion, and land management activities). EPA is looking for proposals that make meaningful progress at the watershed level, with measurable steps toward improving water quality conditions.
What types of pollution does the program focus on?
The focus is on nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, meaning diffuse pollution that does not come from a single identifiable discharge point. Examples named in the opportunity include runoff, erosion, and pollution related to land management activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes and intertribal consortia that meet the program requirements described in the announcement. The listing notes eligibility as "Others" with clarification provided in the full eligibility text, and the intent is to direct resources to tribal governments and tribal partnerships.
Is this funding competitive or formula-based?
This is a discretionary, competitive opportunity. Proposals are judged competitively rather than funded by formula.
What does EPA mean by "watershed-scale" efforts?
EPA is emphasizing work that is grounded in a watershed-wide approach rather than isolated, small-scale actions. The opportunity highlights the importance of a clear understanding of pollutant sources, priorities, and achievable management practices across an entire watershed.
What kinds of projects are supported?
The opportunity is aimed at developing and/or implementing watershed-based plans and carrying out on-the-ground projects tied to those plans. Applicants may seek support either to build strong, actionable watershed plans or to implement existing plans through restoration and protection activities.
Can the grant be used to develop a watershed-based plan?
Yes. The program specifically supports the development of watershed-based plans, with the expectation that planning efforts are actionable and tied to watershed priorities and pollutant sources.
Can the grant be used to implement an existing watershed-based plan?
Yes. The opportunity also supports implementing watershed-based plans through on-the-ground restoration and protection activities that are tied to those plans.
Does EPA prefer restoration projects, protection projects, or both?
EPA strongly encourages projects that do both: protect waters that are not yet impaired (to prevent degradation) and restore waters that are already impaired by NPS pollution.
What is the maximum federal funding amount per proposal?
The award ceiling is $100,000 in federal Section 319 funds per proposal.
Is a match required?
Yes. Applicants must provide the required non-federal match based on the total project cost. The federal share is capped, so the overall project budget must include matching resources in addition to the federal amount requested.
What funding instruments will EPA use?
Funding is offered through grants and/or cooperative agreements.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is categorized under CFDA 66.460.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 25 awards under this announcement.
What are some factors that matter for competitive selection?
Because proposals are judged competitively, the opportunity emphasizes the strength of the watershed rationale, readiness to implement, and the likelihood of achieving tangible water quality improvements. EPA also signals a preference for measurable progress and watershed-level outcomes rather than isolated actions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-OW-OWOW-16-01.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was created and posted on December 1, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) was January 15, 2016.
What is the overall program emphasis in plain terms?
In practical terms, this was a time-limited FY 2016 solicitation intended to fund tribal watershed projects that demonstrate credible planning, effective watershed strategies, and concrete actions to address nonpoint source pollution affecting tribal waters.
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