Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R2 OPM 02
Apply for EPA R2 OPM 02
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increasing Awareness of Environmental Impacts to Coral Reef Systems in the Caribbean through Targeted Outreach, Training and Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements Section 104(b)(3) of 66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 27, 2008 and posted on Mar 27, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2008 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 $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 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) Individuals State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
- See Section III for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA Region 2 discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R2-OPM-02) supports small, targeted projects designed to protect coral reef ecosystems in Puerto Rico and/or the U.S. Virgin Islands by changing what people know and how they act. The core intent is practical and outreach-driven: help residents, visitors, community leaders, and industry stakeholders better understand why coral reefs matter, and then connect that understanding to everyday choices and business practices that reduce pollution and resource stress on reef systems.
The solicitation sets out two main objectives. First, funded projects must increase public and/or stakeholder awareness of the ecological value of coral reefs as well as their economic, social, and cultural importance. In other words, proposals should communicate not only the science of reefs and associated ecosystems, but also how reefs support fisheries, tourism, shoreline protection, community identity, and broader quality of life. Second, projects must promote environmental stewardship in ways that are directly tied to pressures that can harm reefs, especially through energy and water use, water or air pollution, and solid waste generation and management. The EPA frames stewardship as either encouraging more sustainable personal behavior (for example, how households and visitors conserve water or manage waste) or advancing more sustainable industry practices (for example, operational changes that reduce discharges, emissions, or waste streams).
To meet these goals, applicants are expected to design projects around one or both of the high-priority project areas identified by EPA Region 2 in the full announcement. While the summary text does not list those priority areas explicitly, it makes clear that proposals should be organized around EPA Region 2 priorities and delivered through “targeted outreach, training and education.” That typically implies efforts like stakeholder workshops, community trainings, educational campaigns, demonstrations of best practices, or materials and events tailored to specific audiences such as coastal communities, schools, tourism operators, marinas, or local businesses whose practices influence coastal water quality and waste handling.
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $60,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 per grant and an expectation of two awards. There is no cost-share or matching requirement stated. The opportunity is categorized under the environment and is offered as a grant. Related CFDA listings provided in the notice include 66.034, 66.436, and 66.716, reflecting EPA authorities that commonly support surveys, studies, demonstrations, training, public education, and related special-purpose activities.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; private and public institutions of higher education; state, county, and local governments (cities/townships); and federally recognized tribal governments. The notice also references “Others” with clarification in the full announcement and directs applicants to Section III for detailed eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on March 27, 2008, with an original and current closing date of May 12, 2008, and an archive date of June 11, 2008. Submission details and any specific due date instructions are contained in the full announcement (particularly Section IV). For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed EPA contact was Heather Barnhart at (212) 637-4971.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name or identifier for this grant opportunity?
This is an EPA Region 2 discretionary grant opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) EPA-R2-OPM-02.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support small, targeted projects that protect coral reef ecosystems in Puerto Rico and/or the U.S. Virgin Islands by changing what people know and how they act. The focus is practical and outreach-driven: increase understanding of why coral reefs matter and connect that awareness to everyday choices and business practices that reduce pollution and resource stress on reef systems.
Where must the project activities take place?
Projects are intended to protect coral reef ecosystems in Puerto Rico and/or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The opportunity is framed around those locations.
What types of projects are being prioritized?
Applicants are expected to design projects around one or both of the high-priority project areas identified by EPA Region 2 in the full announcement. While the summary does not list the priority areas explicitly, it makes clear that projects should align with EPA Region 2 priorities and be delivered through targeted outreach, training, and education.
What are the two main objectives applicants must address?
The solicitation describes two main objectives:
- Increase public and/or stakeholder awareness of the ecological value of coral reefs and their economic, social, and cultural importance (including links to fisheries, tourism, shoreline protection, community identity, and quality of life).
- Promote environmental stewardship tied directly to pressures that can harm reefs, especially energy and water use, water or air pollution, and solid waste generation and management.
What does EPA mean by "changing what people know and how they act"?
Based on the summary, EPA is looking for projects that pair education/awareness with real-world behavior change. That means helping people understand coral reef value and then connecting that understanding to specific personal behaviors (such as conserving water or managing waste) or industry practices (such as operational changes that reduce discharges, emissions, or waste streams).
What audiences are projects expected to reach?
The summary highlights residents, visitors, community leaders, and industry stakeholders. It also suggests tailoring outreach to specific groups whose practices influence coastal water quality and waste handling, such as coastal communities, schools, tourism operators, marinas, and local businesses.
What kinds of activities are implied by "targeted outreach, training and education"?
The summary indicates efforts such as stakeholder workshops, community trainings, educational campaigns, demonstrations of best practices, and materials/events tailored to specific audiences.
What environmental issues should the stewardship component focus on?
Projects should promote stewardship directly tied to pressures that harm reefs, especially:
- Energy use
- Water use
- Water pollution
- Air pollution
- Solid waste generation and management
How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $60,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $20,000 per grant.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of two awards.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No cost-share or matching requirement is stated in the provided summary.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The opportunity is offered as a grant and is categorized under the environment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes:
- Individuals
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Private and public institutions of higher education
- State, county, and local governments (cities/townships)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
The notice also references "Others" with additional clarification in the full announcement and directs applicants to Section III for detailed eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
Are there additional eligibility restrictions not shown in the summary?
Yes. The summary notes that detailed eligibility requirements and any restrictions are contained in the full announcement (specifically Section III).
What CFDA listings are associated with this opportunity?
The related CFDA listings provided are 66.034, 66.436, and 66.716.
What kinds of activities do those EPA authorities typically support?
In the summary, these authorities are described as commonly supporting surveys, studies, demonstrations, training, public education, and related special-purpose activities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on March 27, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 12, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 11, 2008.
Where can applicants find submission instructions and due date details?
The summary states that submission details and any specific due date instructions are contained in the full announcement, particularly Section IV.
Who is the contact person for applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed EPA contact is Heather Barnhart, reachable at (212) 637-4971.
Does the summary specify the two high-priority project areas?
No. The summary notes that applicants should design projects around one or both high-priority project areas identified by EPA Region 2, but it does not list those priority areas explicitly. They are referenced as being in the full announcement.
Does the summary provide the exact submission method (for example, paper vs. electronic)?
No. The summary points to the full announcement (Section IV) for submission details and specific due date instructions.
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