Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSWER OUST 13 01
Apply for EPA OSWER OUST 13 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPLIANCE/PREVENTION UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM AND THE CLEANUP OF LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.816 Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2012 and posted on Dec 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 2013 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 $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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:
This EPA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OSWER OUST 13 01) is a competitive, discretionary grant solicitation from the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST). It is designed to strengthen how underground storage tank (UST) programs are carried out across the country by improving coordination and information exchange among federal, state, and tribal partners. The focus is on preventing releases from federally regulated USTs, detecting problems early, and supporting effective cleanup when leaks occur, with an emphasis on sharing practical lessons learned and proven approaches that improve real-world program performance.
EPA planned to make two separate cooperative agreement awards under this announcement, with one award centered on UST compliance and release prevention and the other centered on leaking underground storage tank (LUST) cleanup. While an applicant could choose to compete for either or both awards, EPA required that each award be applied for through a separate proposal; combined or single bundled submissions were not considered. Each cooperative agreement had its own evaluation criteria (referenced as being in Section 5 of the full announcement), reflecting the different technical and programmatic needs of prevention versus cleanup work.
The core purpose of the cooperative agreements is capacity-building and program implementation support for states and tribes. Rather than funding direct tank replacements or site cleanups as standalone construction projects, the opportunity is oriented toward the kinds of shared services and national or multi-jurisdiction support that help state and tribal programs run better. EPA described expected activities such as developing and delivering training opportunities, distributing technical information and guidance, facilitating communication channels among regulators and practitioners, and supporting the exchange of research, demonstrations, and field-tested methods. Another key element is providing a consistent forum where federal, state, and tribal partners can compare experiences, discuss challenges, and translate lessons learned into improved prevention and cleanup practices.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the announcement listed an estimated total funding level of $12,000,000 across the competition, with an award ceiling of $6,000,000 and no stated award floor. EPA expected two total awards, aligning with the two program tracks (prevention/compliance and LUST cleanup). The assistance instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates EPA anticipated substantial involvement in the work, such as collaborating on project direction, deliverables, and coordination activities. The program is associated with CFDA 66.816, identified as the Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on December 21, 2012, with an original and current closing date of February 4, 2013, and an archive date of March 6, 2013. Eligibility was not simply listed as a single category in the summary; instead, it directed interested applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for the detailed eligibility rules, with the overall eligible applicant type summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." For applicants needing access help with the full announcement, the listed contact was Erin Knighton at EPA OUST in Washington, DC, with phone number 703 603 8774 and email knighton.erin@epa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant solicitation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST), identified as Funding Opportunity Number EPA OSWER OUST 13 01. It is intended to strengthen how underground storage tank (UST) programs are carried out nationwide by improving coordination and information exchange among federal, state, and tribal partners.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreements?
The core purpose is capacity-building and program implementation support for states and tribes. The focus is on improving real-world UST program performance by sharing practical lessons learned and proven approaches that help prevent releases, detect problems early, and support effective cleanup when leaks occur.
What are the two award tracks under this announcement?
EPA planned to make two separate cooperative agreement awards:
- One award centered on UST compliance and release prevention.
- One award centered on leaking underground storage tank (LUST) cleanup.
Can an applicant apply for both the prevention/compliance award and the LUST cleanup award?
Yes. An applicant could choose to compete for either or both awards, but each award had to be applied for through a separate proposal.
Are combined or bundled proposals allowed?
No. EPA required separate proposals for each award track. Combined or single bundled submissions were not considered.
How are applications evaluated?
Each cooperative agreement had its own evaluation criteria reflecting the different technical and programmatic needs of prevention versus cleanup work. The evaluation criteria were referenced as being located in Section 5 of the full announcement.
What types of activities did EPA expect to fund?
EPA described activities oriented toward shared services and support that help state and tribal UST programs run better. Examples included:
- Developing and delivering training opportunities
- Distributing technical information and guidance
- Facilitating communication channels among regulators and practitioners
- Supporting exchange of research, demonstrations, and field-tested methods
- Providing a consistent forum for federal, state, and tribal partners to compare experiences, discuss challenges, and translate lessons learned into improved practices
Is this funding intended for direct tank replacement or standalone site cleanup construction?
No. The opportunity was oriented toward capacity-building and program implementation support rather than funding direct tank replacements or site cleanups as standalone construction projects.
What is the assistance instrument type for this opportunity?
The assistance instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates EPA anticipated substantial involvement in the work, such as collaborating on project direction, deliverables, and coordination activities.
How much funding was available?
The announcement listed an estimated total funding level of $12,000,000 across the competition.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement was $6,000,000.
Was there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No stated award floor was included in the information provided.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make two total awards, aligning with the two program tracks (prevention/compliance and LUST cleanup).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided.
What program identifier (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 66.816, identified as the Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on December 21, 2012. The original and current closing date was February 4, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was March 6, 2013.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was not provided as a single simple category in the summary. Instead, the summary directed interested applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules. The eligible applicant type was summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)."
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Erin Knighton at EPA OUST in Washington, DC. Phone: 703 603 8774. Email: knighton.erin@epa.gov.
What is the overall emphasis of the funded work?
The emphasis is on strengthening UST program implementation through coordination, information exchange, and sharing field-tested practices that improve prevention, early detection, and cleanup effectiveness, especially by supporting state and tribal program capacity.
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