Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 GL2015 2
Apply for EPA R5 GL2015 2
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Applications" 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 Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jun 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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).
- Please see the announcement including Section III for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Applications (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R5-GL2015-2) was a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discretionary funding opportunity posted on June 15, 2015 under CFDA 66.469 (Great Lakes Program). It offered support through a single cooperative agreement, meaning the EPA anticipated being substantially involved in shaping and overseeing the work during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement. The opportunity was part of the federal government-wide Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) for FY 2015 and was explicitly tied to the priorities and framework described in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II.
The main purpose of the solicitation was to fund a project that would continue the monitoring and assessment of Great Lakes coastal wetlands. In practical terms, the work was aimed at sustaining and building on ongoing, basin-wide efforts to track the condition and trends of coastal wetland ecosystems around the Great Lakes. While the short summary does not list specific tasks, an RFA of this kind typically expects applicants to demonstrate a credible plan for standardized field monitoring, data management and quality assurance, analysis and reporting, and coordination with existing Great Lakes partners so the resulting information is comparable across locations and useful for restoration planning and evaluation.
Funding for the opportunity was substantial, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $10,000,000 and an award ceiling of $10,000,000. The expected number of awards was one, indicating the EPA was looking to select a single lead applicant (and likely a broader project team or consortium through subawards and partnerships) to carry out the coastal wetlands monitoring and assessment effort at scale. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers barriers to participation and signals that the agency intended to fully fund the selected work up to the approved budget amount.
The application window closed on July 31, 2015 (original and current closing dates were the same), and the opportunity was archived on August 30, 2015. Eligibility was listed as "Others" with additional clarification to be provided in the full announcement, and the notice directed applicants to Section III of the announcement for detailed eligibility requirements and Section IV for submission instructions. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was T. Kevin O'Donnell at the EPA (312-886-0813).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Applications (RFA), Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R5-GL2015-2.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2015.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 66.469, the Great Lakes Program.
What broader initiative does this funding opportunity support?
The solicitation was part of the federal government-wide Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) for FY 2015.
How is the solicitation tied to GLRI priorities?
It was explicitly tied to the priorities and framework described in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II.
What is the main purpose of this RFA?
The main purpose was to fund a project that would continue the monitoring and assessment of Great Lakes coastal wetlands.
What kind of work was the project intended to support?
In practical terms, the work was aimed at sustaining and building on basin-wide efforts to track the condition and trends of coastal wetland ecosystems around the Great Lakes.
Does the short summary list specific required tasks?
No. The short summary does not list specific tasks.
What types of activities are typically expected for a project like this (based on the description provided)?
Based on the description, applicants would typically be expected to present a credible plan for standardized field monitoring, data management and quality assurance, analysis and reporting, and coordination with existing Great Lakes partners so the resulting information is comparable across locations and useful for restoration planning and evaluation.
What funding mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity offered support through a single cooperative agreement.
What does a “cooperative agreement†mean in this context?
It means the EPA anticipated being substantially involved in shaping and overseeing the work during the project period, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $10,000,000.
What was the maximum award size?
The award ceiling was $10,000,000.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
The expected number of awards was one.
What does it imply that only one award was expected?
It indicates EPA was looking to select a single lead applicant to carry out the coastal wetlands monitoring and assessment effort at scale, likely with a broader project team or consortium through subawards and partnerships.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated.
When did applications close?
The application window closed on July 31, 2015. The original and current closing dates were the same.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2015.
What was the eligibility category?
Eligibility was listed as “Others,†with additional clarification to be provided in the full announcement.
Where were applicants directed to find detailed eligibility requirements?
Applicants were directed to Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility requirements.
Where were applicants directed to find submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to Section IV of the full announcement for submission instructions.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was T. Kevin O'Donnell at the EPA.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 312-886-0813.
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