Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 GL2012 1
Apply for EPA R5 GL2012 1
- 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 May 9, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2012 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 $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Request for Applications is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to support on-the-ground and programmatic projects that advance the GLRI Action Plan and related statutory authorities. Through this announcement, EPA seeks proposals from eligible applicants for projects that directly address major environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. The opportunity is structured to fund a broad portfolio of work, with awards ultimately dependent on application quality, available funds, and other program considerations described in the full announcement.
Funding under this RFA is estimated at up to about $20,000,000 in total, with EPA anticipating approximately 100 awards. Individual awards may be as large as $1,000,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). The funding instruments include grants and cooperative agreements, meaning some projects may involve a more collaborative relationship with EPA during implementation depending on the specific award terms. Importantly, the announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for organizations that might otherwise struggle to provide local match.
The RFA is organized around four GLRI focus areas. First, Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern targets legacy pollution and ongoing sources of toxic contaminants, especially in the most polluted locations across the Great Lakes. Projects in this area can include actions to reduce toxic substances through pollution prevention or other practical approaches that lower contaminant loadings and help restore impaired sites. Second, Invasive Species supports efforts aimed at preventing and responding to harmful nonnative species, explicitly emphasizing a "zero tolerance" stance toward new invasions, which signals a strong preference for early detection, rapid response, and preventative measures that stop introductions before they spread. Third, Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution focuses on reducing polluted runoff affecting nearshore waters, with an emphasis on high priority watersheds and actions that address urban, suburban, and agricultural sources of nonpoint pollution. This can involve stormwater and green infrastructure strategies, agricultural runoff reduction, and watershed-scale practices that measurably improve water quality. Fourth, Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships supports the systems and collaborations needed to sustain restoration, including monitoring and evaluation, public education and outreach, communication of results, and partnership-building through efforts such as Lakewide Management Plans. This focus area also calls out climate change resiliency, signaling interest in projects that help Great Lakes communities and ecosystems better withstand climate-driven impacts while meeting restoration goals.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R5-GL2012-1 and is associated with CFDA 66.469 (Great Lakes Program). The original posting date is April 19, 2012, with a closing date of May 24, 2012 (the announcement directs applicants to consult Section IV for detailed submission requirements). The opportunity was later archived on June 23, 2012. Eligibility is not fully specified in the summary text provided and is instead described in Section III of the full announcement, with the listing indicating "Others" and instructing applicants to review the detailed eligibility language to confirm applicant type and any limitations.
For support or questions, the RFA provides EPA Region 5 contacts Michael Russ (312-886-4013) and Patricia Thompson (312-886-6015), and notes that applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically can reach out to them for assistance.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) RFA - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). It is intended to support on-the-ground and programmatic projects that advance the GLRI Action Plan and related statutory authorities, specifically by addressing major environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
What agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with contacts listed under EPA Region 5.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R5-GL2012-1.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 66.469 (Great Lakes Program).
How much total funding is available under this RFA?
Total funding is estimated at up to about $20,000,000.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipates approximately 100 awards, depending on application quality, available funds, and other program considerations described in the full announcement.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards may be as large as $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
What types of funding instruments may be used?
The announcement indicates funding may be provided through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this RFA?
Both are assistance agreements, but the RFA notes that cooperative agreements may involve a more collaborative relationship with EPA during implementation, depending on the specific award terms.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of projects is EPA looking to fund?
EPA is seeking proposals for projects that directly address major environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem and that advance the GLRI Action Plan and related statutory authorities. The RFA is designed to fund a broad portfolio of work across four GLRI focus areas.
What are the four GLRI focus areas covered by this RFA?
The RFA is organized around four focus areas: (1) Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern, (2) Invasive Species, (3) Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, and (4) Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships.
What does the "Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern" focus area support?
This focus area targets legacy pollution and ongoing sources of toxic contaminants, especially in the most polluted locations across the Great Lakes. Projects may include actions to reduce toxic substances through pollution prevention or other practical approaches that lower contaminant loadings and help restore impaired sites.
What does the "Invasive Species" focus area support?
This focus area supports efforts to prevent and respond to harmful nonnative species. The RFA emphasizes a "zero tolerance" stance toward new invasions, signaling a strong preference for prevention, early detection, and rapid response to stop introductions before they spread.
What does the "Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution" focus area support?
This focus area aims to reduce polluted runoff affecting nearshore waters, with an emphasis on high priority watersheds and actions addressing urban, suburban, and agricultural sources of nonpoint pollution. Examples mentioned in the summary include stormwater and green infrastructure strategies, agricultural runoff reduction, and watershed-scale practices that measurably improve water quality.
What does the "Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships" focus area support?
This focus area supports the systems and collaborations needed to sustain restoration, including monitoring and evaluation, public education and outreach, communication of results, and partnership-building through efforts such as Lakewide Management Plans.
Does this RFA mention climate change or resiliency?
Yes. The focus area on Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships calls out climate change resiliency, signaling interest in projects that help Great Lakes communities and ecosystems better withstand climate-driven impacts while meeting restoration goals.
How are award decisions made?
The announcement indicates awards are dependent on application quality, available funds, and other program considerations described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully specified in the summary provided. The listing indicates "Others" and directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility requirements, applicant types, and any limitations.
Where can applicants find submission requirements?
The closing date summary directs applicants to consult Section IV of the full announcement for detailed submission requirements.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The original posting date is April 19, 2012. The closing date is May 24, 2012. The opportunity was archived on June 23, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing notes the opportunity was archived on June 23, 2012, indicating it is no longer an active posting under that announcement.
Who can be contacted with questions about the RFA?
The RFA lists EPA Region 5 contacts Michael Russ (312-886-4013) and Patricia Thompson (312-886-6015).
What if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The RFA notes that applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically can contact Michael Russ or Patricia Thompson for assistance.
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