Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R7 WWPD 14 001
Apply for EPA R7 WWPD 14 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY14 Region 07 Wetland Program Development Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.461 Regional Wetland Program Development Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 6, 2014 and posted on Feb 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2014 Please refer to the full 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 FY14 Region 07 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R7 WWPD 14 001) is a discretionary Environmental Protection Agency funding competition focused on strengthening wetland program capacity in EPA Region 7. It is offered under CFDA 66.461, Regional Wetland Program Development Grants, and uses assistance agreements in the form of grants and cooperative agreements. The central purpose is to support projects that coordinate and speed up research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies connected to understanding and addressing water pollution, including its causes, effects, extent, and ways to prevent, reduce, and eliminate it, specifically through the lens of wetlands and wetland program development.
A key requirement is that every proposal must be aimed at building, improving, or refining state, tribal, or local government wetland programs. In other words, the work should strengthen the underlying program infrastructure, tools, methods, and capacity that a government uses to manage and protect wetlands. At the same time, the announcement draws a firm line around what is not allowed: projects focused on implementing wetland protection programs are not eligible under this competition. That distinction typically means the funding is meant for program development and advancement (for example, developing assessments, frameworks, training, strategies, mapping approaches, monitoring methods, or program planning elements), rather than on-the-ground protection actions or direct implementation activities carried out as an operational program.
The EPA anticipated making about six awards under this announcement. The total estimated funding available was $1,200,000, with individual awards expected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $300,000. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources in addition to the federal award. Because cost share rules, percentages, and allowable sources can vary by announcement, applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement for the exact requirements and how they would be evaluated.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification),†with further direction to consult Section III of the official announcement for details. The contact section indicates the opportunity is relevant to states, local government agencies, universities that are agencies of a state, interstate agencies, and tribes and intertribal consortia, suggesting that the main target applicants are governmental and quasi-governmental entities involved in wetland program responsibilities. The announcement points applicants to the full solicitation for the precise eligibility definitions and any conditions or documentation needed to demonstrate eligibility.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted on February 28, 2014, with a creation date of March 6, 2014. The original closing date was April 18, 2014, but the current closing date was extended to April 28, 2014, with a note directing applicants to Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and authoritative due date instructions. The opportunity was archived on May 28, 2014, indicating it is no longer open.
For applicants needing assistance, EPA Region 7 provided two points of contact depending on applicant type. For states, local government agencies, eligible state-university agencies, and interstate agencies, the contact was Jennifer Ousley (EPA Region 7, WWPD/WPIB) at 913-551-7498 or Ousley.jennifer@epa.gov. For tribes and intertribal consortia, the contact was Eliodora Chamberlain (EPA Region 7, WWPD/WPIB) at 913-551-7945 or Chamberlain.eliodora@epa.gov, with instructions to copy Jennifer Ousley as well.
FY14 Region 07 Wetland Program Development Grants (EPA R7 WWPD 14 001) - FAQs
What is the FY14 Region 07 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding competition focused on strengthening wetland program capacity in EPA Region 7 through assistance agreements (grants and cooperative agreements). The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R7 WWPD 14 001.
Which federal program is this funding associated with?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 66.461, Regional Wetland Program Development Grants.
What is the main purpose of this grant competition?
The central purpose is to support projects that coordinate and accelerate research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies related to understanding and addressing water pollution (its causes, effects, extent, and how to prevent, reduce, and eliminate it), specifically through wetlands and wetland program development.
What kind of projects are required to be the focus of proposals?
Every proposal must be aimed at building, improving, or refining state, tribal, or local government wetland programs. The work should strengthen program infrastructure, tools, methods, and capacity used to manage and protect wetlands.
Are projects that implement wetland protection programs eligible?
No. The announcement explicitly states that projects focused on implementing wetland protection programs are not eligible under this competition. The funding is intended for program development and advancement rather than operational program implementation activities.
What does "wetland program development" mean in this announcement?
Based on the description provided, it means building or improving the underlying government program capacity, infrastructure, tools, methods, and planning elements used to manage and protect wetlands (as opposed to carrying out direct implementation of wetland protection programs).
What types of funding instruments might EPA use for awards?
EPA uses assistance agreements under this opportunity, in the form of grants and cooperative agreements.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about six awards under this announcement.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available was $1,200,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (minimum) to $300,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award.
Where do applicants find the exact cost share requirements and how they are evaluated?
Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement for the exact cost share rules, percentages, allowable sources, and how cost share would be evaluated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with direction to consult Section III of the official announcement for details. The opportunity is described as relevant to states, local government agencies, universities that are agencies of a state, interstate agencies, tribes, and intertribal consortia.
Where can an applicant find the authoritative eligibility definitions and any required documentation?
The announcement points applicants to Section III of the official solicitation for the precise eligibility definitions and any conditions or documentation needed to demonstrate eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 28, 2014.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is March 6, 2014.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was April 18, 2014.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The current closing date was extended to April 28, 2014.
Where should applicants look for the official submission method and authoritative due date instructions?
Applicants were directed to Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and the authoritative due date instructions.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 28, 2014, indicating it is no longer open.
Who should states and local government agencies contact with questions?
States, local government agencies, eligible state-university agencies, and interstate agencies were directed to contact Jennifer Ousley (EPA Region 7, WWPD/WPIB) at 913-551-7498 or Ousley.jennifer@epa.gov.
Who should tribes and intertribal consortia contact with questions?
Tribes and intertribal consortia were directed to contact Eliodora Chamberlain (EPA Region 7, WWPD/WPIB) at 913-551-7945 or Chamberlain.eliodora@epa.gov, and to copy Jennifer Ousley as well.
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