Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 GL2008 2
Apply for EPA R5 GL2008 2
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intermediary Support for Ecological Protection and Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Basin" 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 Mar 19, 2008 and posted on Mar 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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), through its Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO), released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Intermediary Support for Ecological Protection and Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Basin" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R5-GL2008-2). The core purpose of this competition is to select a single organization to function as a grant-servicing intermediary for the Great Lakes basin. Rather than funding on-the-ground restoration projects directly through this award, EPA is looking for an entity that can design and run a sub-award (subgrant) program that supports ecological protection and restoration work across the basin. The intermediary is expected to coordinate this sub-award effort with a mix of partners, specifically including federal agencies, foundations, and corporations, helping align resources and efforts toward practical environmental outcomes in the Great Lakes region.
The opportunity sits within the environment funding activity category and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 66.469, the Great Lakes Program. EPA anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding level of $3,000,000. A cost share or matching contribution was not required, which typically makes the competition more accessible to organizations that may not have significant non-federal funds available to pair with federal dollars.
Eligible applicants included a range of institution types and mission-driven organizations: state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The announcement also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility rules and any constraints, exceptions, or documentation requirements.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted and created on March 19, 2008, with an application closing date of May 21, 2008 (the original and current closing date are the same in the source record). The archive date is listed as June 20, 2008. The notice emphasizes that applicants should consult the full announcement, including Section IV, for the authoritative submission instructions, required components of the application package, and any method-specific deadlines or formatting requirements.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, EPA provided direct contacts at GLNPO: Michael Russ at (312) 886-4013 and Lawrence Brail at (312) 886-7474. These contacts were intended to help with obtaining the solicitation materials or resolving access issues, which is particularly relevant for older opportunities where links and electronic systems can change over time.
In practical terms, this opportunity was geared toward organizations capable of managing a structured grant program: setting up fair and transparent sub-award processes, coordinating with multiple funding and implementation partners, and ensuring that funded activities collectively advance ecological protection and restoration across the Great Lakes basin. The intermediary role implies strong financial management systems, subrecipient oversight capacity, and the ability to convene and coordinate stakeholders across sectors, since the mission explicitly includes collaboration with federal agencies as well as philanthropic and corporate partners.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary grant opportunity released through the Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) titled "Intermediary Support for Ecological Protection and Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Basin" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R5-GL2008-2).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select a single organization to serve as a grant-servicing intermediary for the Great Lakes basin. The intermediary would design and operate a sub-award (subgrant) program that supports ecological protection and restoration work across the basin.
Is EPA funding on-the-ground restoration projects directly through this award?
No. Based on the description provided, the award is not primarily intended to fund on-the-ground restoration projects directly. Instead, EPA is seeking an organization that will run a sub-award program that then supports ecological protection and restoration projects.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making under this solicitation?
EPA anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level is $3,000,000.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. A cost share or matching contribution was not required for this opportunity.
What program or Assistance Listing is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 66.469, the Great Lakes Program.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the environment funding activity category.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The notice also references "Others" and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility requirements and any constraints or documentation needs.
What does it mean to be a "grant-servicing intermediary" in this context?
In this competition, an intermediary is an organization expected to create and manage a structured sub-award (subgrant) program for the Great Lakes basin. That generally implies establishing fair and transparent sub-award processes, coordinating across partners, and providing subrecipient oversight and financial management to ensure supported projects collectively advance ecological protection and restoration.
What kinds of partners was the intermediary expected to coordinate with?
The intermediary was expected to coordinate the sub-award effort with a mix of partners, specifically including federal agencies, foundations, and corporations, to help align resources and efforts toward practical environmental outcomes in the Great Lakes region.
What geographic area is the program focused on?
The focus is the Great Lakes basin.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 19, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was May 21, 2008 (the same date is listed as both the original and current closing date in the source record).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as June 20, 2008.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and required application components?
The notice indicates applicants should consult the full announcement for authoritative requirements, and specifically references Section IV for submission instructions, required components, and any method-specific deadlines or formatting rules.
Where can applicants find the complete eligibility rules?
The announcement directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility rules and any constraints, exceptions, or documentation requirements.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided GLNPO contacts to help applicants obtain solicitation materials or resolve access issues: Michael Russ at (312) 886-4013 and Lawrence Brail at (312) 886-7474.
What capabilities would an organization likely need to carry out this intermediary role?
The description emphasizes that the intermediary should be capable of managing a structured grant program, including strong financial management systems, subrecipient oversight capacity, and the ability to convene and coordinate stakeholders across sectors (including federal, philanthropic, and corporate partners).
Does the opportunity description mention any specific application method (for example, a particular electronic portal)?
No specific submission system is described in the provided information. The notice instead points applicants to the full announcement (especially Section IV) for the authoritative submission method and requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R5-GL2008-2.
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