Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 12 05
Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 12 05
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2012 RFP" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.039 National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2012 and posted on Apr 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2012 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2012 Request for Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05) was a nationwide competitive grant/cooperative agreement opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (CFDA 66.039). The core purpose of the program was to fund projects that deliver measurable, significant reductions in diesel emissions, focusing both on the total tons of pollution reduced from diesel engines and on reducing human exposure to diesel exhaust. A key priority area highlighted in the notice was work involving fleets operating in locations the EPA Administrator had designated as poor air quality areas, reflecting the program's emphasis on public health and air quality benefits where the need is greatest.
This was a discretionary funding opportunity in the environmental category, using two possible federal funding instruments: grants and cooperative agreements. That distinction typically means some projects could be structured as standard grants, while others might involve more substantial EPA involvement during project implementation through a cooperative agreement. The opportunity anticipated making around 24 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $20,000,000. Individual awards could range from no stated minimum (award floor of $0) up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $2,700,000, allowing applicants to propose anything from smaller targeted efforts to larger multi-fleet or multi-technology projects, as long as they could justify the emissions and exposure reductions.
Cost sharing or matching funds were required, so applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to the table as part of the project budget. The specific eligibility rules were not fully spelled out in the summary data provided and were instead referenced to Section III of the official announcement. Likewise, the notice listed eligible applicants generally as "Others," with the expectation that prospective applicants would consult the detailed eligibility language in the full RFP to confirm whether their organization type and proposed partnership structure were allowed. The same approach applied to submission instructions, which were referenced to Section IV of the announcement.
Key dates for this FY 2012 competition were as follows: the opportunity was posted on April 23, 2012, with a listed creation date of May 18, 2012. The application deadline (original and current closing date) was June 4, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on July 4, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Julie Henning at (734) 214-4442 or Faye Swift at (202) 343-9147. The announcement also referenced an additional information link titled "National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2012 RFP" for the full program details, including the complete eligibility requirements and submission procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2012 Request for Proposals (RFP), under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05.
Which federal agency ran this opportunity?
This was a nationwide competitive grant/cooperative agreement opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What program is this RFP associated with?
The RFP was issued under the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program, with CFDA number 66.039.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to fund projects that deliver measurable, significant reductions in diesel emissions, focusing on both (1) the total tons of pollution reduced from diesel engines and (2) reducing human exposure to diesel exhaust.
What kinds of outcomes did EPA emphasize?
EPA emphasized measurable and significant reductions in diesel emissions and a reduction in human exposure to diesel exhaust, reflecting public health and air quality priorities.
Was there a geographic or air-quality priority mentioned?
Yes. A key priority area highlighted was work involving fleets operating in locations the EPA Administrator had designated as poor air quality areas.
What category of funding opportunity was this?
It was a discretionary funding opportunity in the environmental category.
What types of federal funding instruments were used?
The notice indicated two possible instruments: grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the practical distinction between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this RFP?
The summary indicates that some projects could be structured as standard grants, while others might involve more substantial EPA involvement during project implementation through a cooperative agreement.
How much total funding was anticipated for this competition?
The estimated total funding pool was $20,000,000.
About how many awards did EPA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated making around 24 awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was listed as $0 (no stated minimum), and the award ceiling was $2,700,000.
Does a $0 award floor mean very small projects could be proposed?
Based on the summary, the lack of a stated minimum suggested applicants could propose smaller targeted efforts up to larger multi-fleet or multi-technology projects, as long as the proposal justified emissions and exposure reductions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning applicants needed to include non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Who was eligible to apply?
The summary information did not fully spell out eligibility. It generally listed eligible applicants as "Others" and directed applicants to consult Section III of the official announcement for the complete eligibility requirements.
Where could applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
Eligibility details were referenced as being in Section III of the official announcement.
Where could applicants find submission instructions?
Submission instructions were referenced as being in Section IV of the announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2012.
Why does the notice show a different "creation date" than the posted date?
The summary lists a posted date of April 23, 2012 and a creation date of May 18, 2012. The summary does not explain the reason for the difference.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was June 4, 2012.
Was the deadline extended?
The summary lists the same date for the original closing date and the current closing date (June 4, 2012), which suggests no extension is reflected in the provided information.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 4, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided dates, the application deadline passed on June 4, 2012 and the listing was archived on July 4, 2012.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Julie Henning at (734) 214-4442 or Faye Swift at (202) 343-9147.
Was there an official RFP link or title referenced for full details?
Yes. The announcement referenced an additional information link titled "National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2012 RFP" for full program details, including complete eligibility requirements and submission procedures.
What is the funding opportunity number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 66.039.
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