Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OECA NETI 12 001
Apply for EPA OECA NETI 12 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Program Solicitation Notice" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 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 $900,000.00 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 1 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 FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Program Solicitation Notice (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OECA-NETI-12-001) is a discretionary EPA funding opportunity managed through the National Environmental Training Institute (NETI), which sits within the Office of Compliance (OC) in EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). The central goal of the program is to strengthen the ability of state and local governments to prevent and respond to environmental and public health threats by improving the training available to environmental enforcement personnel. In this solicitation, the word "state" is used broadly and includes not only state agencies, but also city and county governments, reflecting EPA's intent to support enforcement capacity across different levels of sub-federal government.
The grant is designed to expand environmental enforcement training opportunities nationwide across all 50 states, and it is meant to cover training needs spanning all statutory environmental media programs. In practical terms, that framing signals a broad, cross-media approach rather than limiting training to one program area (for example, only air or only water). The emphasis is on building enforcement capability through training, which typically includes strengthening technical understanding of environmental requirements, improving inspection and investigative skills, enhancing case development and documentation practices, and supporting consistent application of enforcement tools that protect communities and public health.
EPA anticipated making one award under this opportunity. The estimated total funding available was $900,000, and the award amount was structured with a ceiling of $300,000 and a floor of $300,000, indicating a standardized award size of $300,000 per award. The funding instrument types listed include both a cooperative agreement and a grant, which generally implies that EPA could select the mechanism that best fits the project and the level of anticipated federal involvement. A cooperative agreement, in particular, usually indicates that EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, or oversight of training delivery and outcomes.
There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which reduces a common barrier to participation for state and local agencies and other eligible entities. Eligibility is referenced as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with additional details directed to Section III of the full announcement. That means the full solicitation document governs who can apply and what partnerships or applicant types are permitted, and prospective applicants would need to consult that section to confirm eligibility and any restrictions or preferences.
Key dates for the competition were posted on April 26, 2012, with the application closing date set for June 8, 2012. The notice also directs applicants to consult Section IV of the announcement for the official submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and any nuances on deadlines. The opportunity was archived on July 8, 2012, which is consistent with the close of the application period and completion of the active posting window.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a direct contact: Arthur Horowitz. The listing includes an "Additional Information" link titled "FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Solicitation Notice," which would be the primary source for the detailed program requirements, application package contents, evaluation criteria, and any reporting or performance expectations tied to the training outcomes.
FAQs: FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Program (EPA-OECA-NETI-12-001)
What is the FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Program?
It is a discretionary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity managed through the National Environmental Training Institute (NETI). The program is housed within the Office of Compliance (OC) in EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). Its purpose is to improve environmental enforcement training so state and local governments are better prepared to prevent and respond to environmental and public health threats.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-OECA-NETI-12-001.
Which EPA office manages this opportunity?
The opportunity is managed through NETI, which sits within the Office of Compliance (OC) in OECA (EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance).
What is the main goal of this grant?
The central goal is to strengthen the ability of state and local governments to prevent and respond to environmental and public health threats by improving the training available to environmental enforcement personnel.
Who does EPA mean by "state" in this solicitation?
In this solicitation, "state" is used broadly. It includes state agencies as well as city and county governments. This reflects EPA's intent to support enforcement capacity across multiple levels of sub-federal government.
What types of training needs is this grant intended to address?
The solicitation frames the grant as supporting enforcement capability through training. Examples described include strengthening technical understanding of environmental requirements, improving inspection and investigative skills, enhancing case development and documentation practices, and supporting consistent application of enforcement tools that protect communities and public health.
Is the program limited to a single environmental media area (like air or water)?
No. The grant is described as covering training needs spanning all statutory environmental media programs. This signals a broad, cross-media approach rather than limiting training to one program area.
What is the geographic scope of the program?
The grant is designed to expand environmental enforcement training opportunities nationwide across all 50 states.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making one award under this opportunity.
How much funding was available under this solicitation?
The estimated total funding available was $900,000.
What was the expected award size?
The award amount was structured with a ceiling of $300,000 and a floor of $300,000, indicating a standardized award size of $300,000 per award.
What types of funding instruments could be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument types listed include both a cooperative agreement and a grant. This generally means EPA could choose the mechanism that best fits the project and the anticipated level of federal involvement.
What does it mean if EPA uses a cooperative agreement?
The solicitation notes that a cooperative agreement usually indicates EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, or oversight of training delivery and outcomes.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is referenced as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and applicants are directed to Section III of the full announcement for the governing eligibility details. Prospective applicants would need to consult that section to confirm who can apply and whether any restrictions, preferences, or partnership rules apply.
Where are the official submission instructions and methods listed?
Applicants were directed to consult Section IV of the announcement for official submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and deadline details.
When was this opportunity posted?
The key dates for the competition were posted on April 26, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 8, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 8, 2012.
What document should applicants use for detailed requirements and evaluation criteria?
The notice references an "Additional Information" link titled "FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Solicitation Notice." This would be the primary source for detailed program requirements, application package contents, evaluation criteria, and any reporting or performance expectations tied to training outcomes.
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided a direct contact for access issues: Arthur Horowitz.
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