Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2013 STAR G1
Apply for EPA G2013 STAR G1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Center for Innovation in Small Drinking Water Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.509 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2013 and posted on May 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2013 Please refer to the 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 $4,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered this discretionary grant through its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) research program to establish a single National Research Center focused on innovation for small drinking water systems. The core purpose was to create a hub that can identify, develop, test, and help speed the real-world adoption of new technologies and practical approaches that improve how small systems monitor and treat drinking water contaminants. The opportunity emphasized solutions that address groups of microbiological contaminants, chemical contaminants, and their precursors, along with the use of novel information technology systems that can improve operations and decision-making. A central theme was sustainability: the Center was expected to advance approaches that small systems can realistically operate, maintain, and afford over time.
The need for this Center was grounded in the unique challenges faced by small Community Water Systems (CWS). Even though large systems serve more people overall, the vast majority of community water systems in the United States are small: about 92 percent serve communities of 10,000 or fewer residents, collectively providing drinking water to more than 53 million Americans. These systems often lack the staff, technical capacity, and financial flexibility to search for emerging technologies, evaluate them, and implement them in a way that satisfies regulatory requirements and protects public health. The EPA highlighted that public health related violation rates are consistently more than three times higher in systems serving fewer than 10,000 people compared with larger systems. Because small systems already struggle to meet existing standards, improving national public health protection can be slowed when the sector most numerous and often most constrained cannot readily implement advances.
From a funding and structure standpoint, the agency anticipated making one award, effectively creating a national center rather than supporting multiple smaller projects. The estimated total funding was $4,100,000, which also served as the maximum award amount (award ceiling), with no stated minimum award (award floor listed as $0). The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The assistance listing associated with the award was CFDA 66.509 (STAR Research Program), and the funding activity category was Environment.
Eligibility was broad across public, nonprofit, and academic entities that could credibly lead or host a national research center. Eligible applicants included state governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and certain nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category). The announcement also referenced additional eligibility details in the official Section III guidance, indicating that applicants needed to review the full solicitation to confirm specific requirements, restrictions, and any conditions for “other†eligible entities.
Key dates and administrative details show this was a time-limited 2013 opportunity. It was posted and created on May 29, 2013, with an application closing date of August 21, 2013, and it was archived on September 20, 2013. The funding opportunity number was EPA-G2013-STAR-G1. The EPA provided a point of contact for access issues or questions about the announcement: Todd Peterson (phone 703-308-7224).
FAQs: EPA STAR National Research Center for Innovation for Small Drinking Water Systems (EPA-G2013-STAR-G1)
1) What is this grant opportunity about?
This EPA discretionary grant, offered through the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) research program, was intended to establish a single National Research Center focused on innovation for small drinking water systems. The Center was meant to function as a national hub to identify, develop, test, and accelerate real-world adoption of technologies and practical approaches that help small systems better monitor and treat drinking water contaminants.
2) Which EPA program funded this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered under EPA's STAR (Science to Achieve Results) research program.
3) What was the main purpose of creating a National Research Center?
The core purpose was to create a centralized hub that could move promising ideas into practical use for small drinking water systems, including helping speed adoption of new technologies and approaches that improve monitoring, treatment, and operational decision-making.
4) Why did EPA focus on small Community Water Systems (CWS)?
EPA highlighted that small Community Water Systems face unique challenges, including limited staff, limited technical capacity, and limited financial flexibility to search for, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies while meeting regulatory requirements and protecting public health.
5) How common are small community water systems in the United States?
EPA noted that about 92 percent of community water systems serve communities of 10,000 or fewer residents, collectively providing drinking water to more than 53 million Americans.
6) What public health performance issue did EPA cite for small systems?
EPA indicated that public health related violation rates are consistently more than three times higher in systems serving fewer than 10,000 people compared with larger systems.
7) What types of problems and contaminants was the Center expected to address?
The opportunity emphasized solutions that address groups of microbiological contaminants, chemical contaminants, and their precursors.
8) Did the opportunity emphasize any technology areas besides treatment processes?
Yes. The announcement specifically referenced novel information technology systems that can improve operations and decision-making for small systems.
9) What did EPA mean by a focus on sustainability?
Sustainability was described as a central theme. The Center was expected to advance approaches that small systems can realistically operate, maintain, and afford over time.
10) How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making one award, creating a single national center rather than funding multiple smaller projects.
11) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $4,100,000.
12) What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $4,100,000.
13) Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
14) Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
15) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing associated with the award was CFDA 66.509 (STAR Research Program).
16) What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Environment.
17) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a range of public, nonprofit, and academic entities that could credibly lead or host a national research center, including:
- State governments
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Certain nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category)
18) Were there additional eligibility details applicants needed to check?
Yes. The announcement referenced additional eligibility details in the official Section III guidance, and applicants were expected to review the full solicitation to confirm specific requirements, restrictions, and any conditions for "other" eligible entities.
19) What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was EPA-G2013-STAR-G1.
20) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted (and created) on May 29, 2013, and the application closing date was August 21, 2013.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 20, 2013.
22) Who was the EPA point of contact for access issues or questions?
The contact listed was Todd Peterson, phone 703-308-7224.
23) What gap was the Center intended to fill for small systems?
EPA described that many small systems lack the capacity to find emerging technologies, evaluate them, and implement them in a compliant and protective way. The Center was intended to serve as a national hub to help bridge that gap by supporting development, testing, and adoption of practical innovations.
24) Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, this was a time-limited 2013 opportunity and it has been archived.
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