Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 GL2015 ISC
Apply for EPA R5 GL2015 ISC
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2015 Request for Applications Invasive Species Control" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.469 Great Lakes Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 28, 2015 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see the announcement including Section III for additional eligibility information
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) 2015 Request for Applications for Invasive Species Control (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R5-GL2015-ISC) was the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's main competitive funding opportunity under GLRI for fiscal year 2015 focused specifically on controlling invasive species in the Great Lakes region. The awards were to be made as grants and/or cooperative agreements, and projects were expected to align with the priorities and framework laid out in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II. In practical terms, this meant applicants needed to propose on-the-ground, results-oriented work that supported GLRI goals, with the invasive species control category being one of five distinct application tracks released under the broader GLRI 2015 competition.
This particular opportunity sat within a larger set of GLRI categories, each with its own separate listing and application pathway on Grants.gov. The five categories were Invasive Species Prevention, Invasive Species Control (this one), Urban Watershed Management Implementation, Agricultural Watershed Management Implementation, and the Maumee River Watershed Nutrient Prevention Pilot Project. Applicants were required to apply to the specific funding opportunity number that matched the type of project they were proposing, rather than submitting a single application that covered multiple categories. The Invasive Species Control track was therefore intended for proposals centered on controlling established invasive species (as opposed to preventing new introductions), within the Great Lakes basin context.
From a funding perspective, EPA anticipated making about 12 awards under this Invasive Species Control competition, with an estimated total funding pool of $5.2 million. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was listed as $650,000, while the award floor was $0, indicating that EPA did not publish a minimum request size and could consider a range of project budgets so long as they were justified and competitive. Importantly for applicants, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which typically lowers the barrier for eligible entities that may not have significant non-federal funds available to contribute.
Administratively, the opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding, with eligible funding instruments including both grants and cooperative agreements. It was posted on July 29, 2015, with an application closing deadline of September 28, 2015, and an archive date of October 28, 2015. The program was associated with CFDA number 66.469 (Great Lakes Program), reflecting its placement within EPA's Great Lakes restoration funding structure. While the public listing indicates "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" for eligible applicants, the detailed eligibility requirements were provided in the full announcement (referenced as Section III), meaning prospective applicants needed to consult the complete RFA to confirm whether their organization type and proposed partnership structure met EPA's eligibility rules.
Overall, the opportunity was designed to competitively fund projects that advance GLRI Action Plan II priorities by reducing the ecological, economic, and infrastructure impacts of invasive species in the Great Lakes. Prospective applicants were directed to review the full announcement for submission requirements (including the specifics in Section IV) and for complete eligibility criteria, and they could contact EPA staff for access issues or questions, with Michael Russ listed as the point of contact (312-886-4013).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): GLRI 2015 Request for Applications for Invasive Species Control (EPA-R5-GL2015-ISC)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) 2015 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Invasive Species Control track, issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It was the main competitive GLRI funding opportunity for fiscal year 2015 focused specifically on controlling invasive species in the Great Lakes region.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R5-GL2015-ISC.
What type of work is this opportunity meant to fund?
The Invasive Species Control track was intended for on-the-ground, results-oriented projects that control established invasive species in the Great Lakes basin, consistent with GLRI goals and priorities.
How is “control†different from “prevention†in the GLRI 2015 competition?
This track focused on controlling established invasive species. A separate GLRI 2015 application category existed for Invasive Species Prevention, which addressed preventing new introductions rather than controlling species that are already established.
How does this RFA relate to GLRI Action Plan II?
Projects were expected to align with the priorities and framework laid out in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II. Applicants needed to propose work that supported GLRI goals as described in that plan.
Was this the only GLRI category available in 2015?
No. This Invasive Species Control track was one of five distinct GLRI 2015 application tracks released under the broader GLRI 2015 competition.
What were the five GLRI 2015 application categories mentioned?
The categories were: Invasive Species Prevention, Invasive Species Control (this opportunity), Urban Watershed Management Implementation, Agricultural Watershed Management Implementation, and the Maumee River Watershed Nutrient Prevention Pilot Project.
Do applicants submit one application for multiple GLRI categories?
No. Applicants were required to apply to the specific funding opportunity number that matched the type of project they were proposing, rather than submitting a single application that covered multiple categories.
What funding instruments could EPA use to make awards?
Awards were to be made as grants and/or cooperative agreements.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making under this Invasive Species Control competition?
EPA anticipated making about 12 awards under this track.
What was the estimated total funding available for this track?
The estimated total funding pool was $5.2 million for the Invasive Species Control competition.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) was $650,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning EPA did not publish a minimum request size and could consider a range of project budgets if justified and competitive.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing deadline was September 28, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 28, 2015.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The program was associated with CFDA number 66.469 (Great Lakes Program).
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The public listing indicates eligibility as “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).†The detailed eligibility requirements were provided in the full announcement, referenced as Section III.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility criteria?
Applicants were directed to consult the complete RFA, specifically the detailed eligibility requirements in Section III, to confirm whether their organization type and proposed partnership structure met EPA’s eligibility rules.
Where can applicants find submission requirements?
Submission requirements were described in the full announcement, including specifics referenced as being in Section IV.
How was this opportunity listed and applied for?
This track was part of a larger set of GLRI categories, each with its own separate listing and application pathway on Grants.gov. Applicants needed to use the funding opportunity number corresponding to their project type.
What overall outcomes was EPA aiming to achieve through this track?
The opportunity was designed to fund projects that reduce the ecological, economic, and infrastructure impacts of invasive species in the Great Lakes, while advancing GLRI Action Plan II priorities.
Who was the EPA point of contact for questions or access issues?
Michael Russ was listed as the point of contact, with phone number 312-886-4013.
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