Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R4 WPD 2010 SFL
Apply for EPA R4 WPD 2010 SFL
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring, Data Management, and Special Studies South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative/Land Based Sources of Pollution" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements Section 104(b)(3) of.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2010 and posted on Apr 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2010 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 $1,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R4-WPD-2010-SFL) supports the monitoring, data management, and related special studies work tied to the Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, as part of the broader South Florida Geographic Initiative and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative focused on land-based sources of pollution. The central goal is to strengthen the science and information systems needed to protect and restore water quality in and around the Sanctuary by tracking conditions over time, organizing and sharing data, and supporting targeted studies that fill key knowledge gaps.
At its core, the WQPP is designed to identify and recommend the most important corrective actions and realistic compliance schedules for both point sources (like discharges from identifiable facilities) and nonpoint sources (like stormwater runoff and diffuse pollution). The intended environmental outcome is the restoration and long-term maintenance of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of Sanctuary waters. In practical terms, this means supporting conditions that allow a balanced, native ecosystem to persist, including healthy coral communities as well as shellfish, fish, and wildlife populations, while also sustaining recreational uses in and on the water. Because the governing Act also calls for a comprehensive water quality monitoring program, this grant competition emphasizes the monitoring and data management components that have been incorporated into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Science Plan.
Responsibility for implementing the monitoring and special studies programs is shared primarily between EPA and the State of Florida, with EPA historically providing most of the funding for monitoring activities and special study projects. The announcement also reflects the collaborative structure behind this work, referencing supporting roles from NOAA, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Monroe County, and private environmental organizations. In that context, projects funded under this opportunity would be expected to contribute to an integrated, multi-partner monitoring and information framework rather than stand alone as isolated research efforts.
The award mechanism includes both cooperative agreements and grants, indicating that some projects may involve substantial EPA involvement typical of cooperative agreements, while others may proceed more independently under a traditional grant structure. The program is listed under CFDA 66.436 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Section 104(b)(3)), and it falls within the environmental funding activity category. The opportunity anticipated up to six awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,400,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers to participation for academic institutions, public agencies, tribes, and other eligible entities.
Eligibility was broad, including state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, individuals, and other applicant types as described in the full announcement (with additional eligibility details referenced in Section III of the notice). The posting date was April 26, 2010, with a closing date of June 10, 2010, and the opportunity was later archived on July 10, 2010. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission methods and detailed due date requirements. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was Morgan Jackson at EPA (404-562-9393).
Funding Opportunity FAQs (EPA-R4-WPD-2010-SFL)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R4-WPD-2010-SFL) is an EPA grant/cooperative agreement competition focused on supporting the Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). It emphasizes water quality monitoring, data management, and related special studies that support the Sanctuary's water quality protection and restoration goals.
What larger initiative does this funding fall under?
The work is part of the broader South Florida Geographic Initiative and is connected to the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative, with a focus on addressing land-based sources of pollution.
What is the main purpose of the Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) in this context?
The WQPP is designed to identify and recommend the most important corrective actions and realistic compliance schedules for both point sources (discharges from identifiable facilities) and nonpoint sources (stormwater runoff and other diffuse pollution sources) affecting the Sanctuary.
What environmental outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is the restoration and long-term maintenance of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of waters in and around the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In practical terms, that includes supporting a balanced, native ecosystem (including healthy coral communities) as well as shellfish, fish, and wildlife populations, while sustaining recreational uses in and on the water.
What types of projects are emphasized under this competition?
The competition emphasizes projects tied to monitoring, data management, and special studies work incorporated into the FKNMS Science Plan. The goal is to strengthen the science and information systems used to protect and restore water quality by tracking conditions over time, organizing and sharing data, and filling key knowledge gaps through targeted studies.
Does this opportunity focus more on research or on operational monitoring and information systems?
Based on the announcement summary, the emphasis is on monitoring and data management components (and related special studies) that support ongoing tracking, information organization and sharing, and targeted knowledge-gap studies, rather than stand-alone or isolated research efforts.
How is this work expected to fit into the broader Florida Keys water quality effort?
Funded projects are expected to contribute to an integrated, multi-partner monitoring and information framework. The announcement frames the effort as collaborative, so projects should align with and support shared monitoring and special studies programs rather than operate as disconnected activities.
Which agencies and organizations are involved in implementing the monitoring and special studies programs?
Implementation responsibility is shared primarily between EPA and the State of Florida. The announcement also references supporting roles from NOAA, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Monroe County, and private environmental organizations.
Who has historically provided most of the funding for monitoring and special studies?
The summary states that EPA has historically provided most of the funding for monitoring activities and special study projects under this collaborative framework.
What award types are available under this opportunity?
The award mechanism includes both cooperative agreements and grants. This means some projects may involve substantial EPA involvement (typical of cooperative agreements), while others may proceed more independently under a traditional grant structure.
What is the CFDA number and program listing for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 66.436, described as Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Section 104(b)(3)).
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls within the environmental funding activity category.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding level?
The opportunity anticipated up to six awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,400,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad and included state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, individuals, and other applicant types as described in the full announcement (with additional eligibility details referenced in Section III of the notice).
Where should applicants look for detailed eligibility rules beyond the summary?
The summary points to Section III of the full announcement for additional eligibility details.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date was April 26, 2010. The closing date was June 10, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on July 10, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find the submission method and detailed due date requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for submission methods and detailed due date requirements.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 10, 2010, and the closing date listed was June 10, 2010.
Who was the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Morgan Jackson at EPA. The phone number provided was (404) 562-9393.
What geographic area and resource is this opportunity primarily focused on?
The focus is on water quality in and around the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, with monitoring and information work tied to the Florida Keys context and land-based sources of pollution affecting coral reef and coastal water conditions.
What kinds of pollution sources does the WQPP address?
The WQPP addresses both point sources (such as discharges from identifiable facilities) and nonpoint sources (such as stormwater runoff and other diffuse pollution).
What is the role of the FKNMS Science Plan in this opportunity?
The grant competition emphasizes monitoring and data management components that have been incorporated into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Science Plan, indicating that proposed work should align with that established monitoring and information approach.
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