Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R10 IAQ 01 08
Apply for EPA R10 IAQ 01 08
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Indoor Air Quality Projects in EPA Region 10 (2008)" 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 22, 2008 and posted on Feb 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 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 $130,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 grant opportunity titled "Indoor Air Quality Projects in EPA Region 10 (2008)" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R10-IAQ-01-08) was a discretionary grant program intended to support practical, community-facing projects that improve indoor air quality (IAQ). The program focused on helping organizations deliver education, training, and outreach that reduce indoor pollutant exposures and related health risks, especially in settings where people spend a lot of time indoors. The legal authority for the funding came from the Clean Air Act (CAA), Section 103(b), under CFDA 66.034 (Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act), which commonly supports applied projects, demonstrations, and special-purpose activities aligned with clean air objectives.
Projects were expected to align with at least one of four priority areas. First, EPA sought proposals that help schools adopt or expand use of EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program, which is designed to help school districts and individual schools identify common indoor air problems and implement straightforward, low-cost fixes through organized IAQ management practices. Second, the program prioritized indoor asthma triggers education and exposure reduction, reflecting the public health burden of asthma and the role indoor environments can play in triggering symptoms; eligible activities could include community education and practical strategies to reduce exposure to common triggers. Third, EPA emphasized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) education and exposure reduction, supporting efforts that inform communities about secondhand smoke risks and promote actions that reduce indoor ETS exposure. Fourth, the opportunity included general IAQ training, education, and outreach, allowing proposals that build broader indoor air knowledge and capacity among building operators, schools, community groups, and other stakeholders.
The funding level was relatively modest and designed to support multiple small projects across the region. EPA Region 10 anticipated making about six awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $130,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) to $35,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, meaning applicants were not required to provide a financial match as a condition of receiving funds.
Eligibility covered a range of organization types commonly involved in public health and environmental education work. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement also referenced an "Others" category with clarifications in the full text, and it directed applicants to consult Section III of the announcement for the complete eligibility details and any specific limitations or requirements.
The timeline for the opportunity indicates it was posted and created on February 22, 2008, with an application deadline of April 4, 2008. The listing was archived on May 4, 2008. Applicants were instructed to refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for the official submission methods and any specific due date instructions, which suggests there may have been procedural requirements or submission steps beyond the summary listing. For help accessing the full announcement, EPA provided a regional contact: Davis Zhen, reachable by phone at (206) 553-7660.
FAQs: EPA Region 10 "Indoor Air Quality Projects" Grant (2008) - EPA-R10-IAQ-01-08
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant program from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 titled "Indoor Air Quality Projects in EPA Region 10 (2008)" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R10-IAQ-01-08). It was intended to fund practical, community-facing projects that improve indoor air quality (IAQ) through education, training, and outreach that reduce indoor pollutant exposures and related health risks.
What kinds of projects was EPA looking to fund?
EPA expected projects that deliver education, training, and outreach aimed at reducing indoor pollutant exposures and health risks, especially in places where people spend significant time indoors. The focus was on applied, real-world efforts rather than purely theoretical work.
What were the priority areas for proposals?
Projects were expected to align with at least one of four priority areas:
- Helping schools adopt or expand use of EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program
- Indoor asthma triggers education and exposure reduction
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) education and exposure reduction
- General IAQ training, education, and outreach
Does a project have to fit more than one priority area?
No. Based on the announcement summary, projects were expected to align with at least one of the four priority areas.
What is the IAQ Tools for Schools program mentioned in the priorities?
IAQ Tools for Schools is an EPA program designed to help school districts and individual schools identify common indoor air problems and implement straightforward, low-cost fixes through organized IAQ management practices.
What does the grant mean by "indoor asthma triggers" work?
The opportunity prioritized education and practical exposure-reduction strategies related to common indoor asthma triggers, reflecting the health burden of asthma and the role indoor environments can play in triggering symptoms.
What does ETS stand for, and what did EPA want to support in that area?
ETS stands for Environmental Tobacco Smoke (commonly referred to as secondhand smoke). The opportunity supported efforts that inform communities about secondhand smoke risks and promote actions that reduce indoor ETS exposure.
What does "general IAQ training, education, and outreach" include?
This priority allowed broader indoor air quality proposals focused on building knowledge and capacity among audiences such as building operators, schools, community groups, and other stakeholders through training, education, and outreach activities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
The announcement also referenced an "Others" category and directed applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility details and any limitations.
Were individuals eligible to apply?
The summary lists eligible organization types (nonprofits, higher education institutions, state governments, and federally recognized tribes). It does not indicate eligibility for individuals.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA Region 10 anticipated making about six awards.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $130,000.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) to $35,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the opportunity summary. Applicants were not required to provide a financial match as a condition of receiving funds.
What was the legal authority for this grant?
The legal authority cited was the Clean Air Act (CAA), Section 103(b).
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 66.034: Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 22, 2008, and the application deadline was April 4, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on May 4, 2008, and the deadline shown was April 4, 2008.
How were applicants supposed to submit an application?
The summary instructs applicants to refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for the official submission methods and any specific due date instructions. This suggests there were required submission procedures not included in the summary.
Where can someone find the full eligibility rules and submission requirements?
The summary points applicants to Section III for complete eligibility details and Section IV for submission methods and due date instructions in the full announcement.
Who was the EPA contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The EPA Region 10 contact listed was Davis Zhen, reachable at (206) 553-7660.
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