Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OPP 13 003

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Pesticide Information Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Sep 13, 2013 and posted on Aug 16, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • Please refer to Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), issued a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA OPP 13 003) to support the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC). The core purpose of this cooperative agreement is to sustain and strengthen a national program that provides objective, science-based information on a wide range of pesticide-related topics to anyone located within the United States and its Territories. In practical terms, the funded organization would be expected to serve as an accessible public-facing resource for pesticide information, helping answer questions and communicate reliable guidance in a way that supports public understanding and informed decision-making around pesticides.

A second major aim of the opportunity is surveillance support: NPIC is also intended to collect and manage data on potential pesticide incidents. By gathering incident reports and related details, the program helps improve the broader national picture of pesticide exposures, complaints, and possible adverse effects. This incident-information function is meant to feed into and strengthen national pesticide surveillance systems, giving EPA and public health partners more complete and timely insight into emerging patterns, recurring issues, or areas where additional risk communication or regulatory attention may be needed.

The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction. The funding activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number listed is 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies), which aligns with NPICs combined roles in public education, information services, and monitoring through incident data collection.

This competition anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. The notice lists an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000, signaling that EPA was open to considering proposals across a sizable funding range, while still envisioning one primary recipient to operate the national center. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement identified for applicants.

The opportunity was posted on August 16, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2013, and an archive date of October 30, 2013. Eligibility is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with the formal eligibility requirements deferred to Section III of the full announcement. Similarly, submission methods and any due date details beyond the listed closing date were directed to Section IV of the announcement, suggesting that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation package for the precise application instructions and any required formats or components.

For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Emily Selia at (703) 605-1212. The announcement also referenced an Additional Information Link titled "National Pesticide Information Center," which would typically provide supporting materials or access to the full solicitation details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - EPA OPP 13 003 (National Pesticide Information Center)

What is this funding opportunity?

This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP). The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA OPP 13 003, and it supports the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC).

What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?

The core purpose is to sustain and strengthen a national program that provides objective, science-based information on a wide range of pesticide-related topics to anyone located within the United States and its Territories. In practice, the funded organization is expected to operate an accessible, public-facing resource for pesticide information that answers questions and communicates reliable guidance to support public understanding and informed decision-making.

Who is intended to benefit from NPIC services?

NPIC services are intended for anyone located within the United States and its Territories who needs objective, science-based pesticide information.

What types of activities does the funding support?

Based on the description provided, the funded work supports (1) public education and information services related to pesticides and (2) surveillance support through the collection and management of data on potential pesticide incidents, including incident reports and related details.

What is meant by "objective, science-based information" in this context?

The opportunity describes NPIC as providing information that is objective and grounded in science across a wide range of pesticide-related topics, with the goal of offering reliable guidance that supports understanding and informed decisions.

Does this opportunity include a pesticide incident reporting or tracking component?

Yes. A second major aim is surveillance support. NPIC is intended to collect and manage data on potential pesticide incidents by gathering incident reports and related details.

How is incident information expected to be used?

The incident-information function is meant to feed into and strengthen national pesticide surveillance systems. It is described as helping EPA and public health partners gain more complete and timely insight into patterns of pesticide exposures, complaints, and possible adverse effects, including emerging patterns or recurring issues that may need additional risk communication or regulatory attention.

What is the award mechanism?

The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.

What does a cooperative agreement imply about EPA's role?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates that EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction.

What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is Environment.

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 66.716, described as Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.

How many awards were anticipated?

The competition anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

What was the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000.

What were the award ceiling and award floor?

The award ceiling was $5,000,000 and the award floor was $1,000,000.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No cost-sharing or matching requirement was identified for applicants.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 16, 2013.

What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date listed was September 30, 2013.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was October 30, 2013.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The formal eligibility requirements were deferred to Section III of the full announcement.

Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?

The announcement directs readers to Section III of the full announcement for formal eligibility requirements.

Where can applicants find application submission instructions?

Submission methods and due date details beyond the listed closing date were directed to Section IV of the announcement, meaning applicants needed to consult the full solicitation package for precise application instructions and required formats or components.

What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?

If the full announcement could not be accessed electronically, the listed point of contact was Emily Selia at (703) 605-1212.

Is there an additional information resource mentioned for NPIC?

Yes. The announcement referenced an Additional Information Link titled "National Pesticide Information Center," which would typically provide supporting materials or access to the full solicitation details.

What general scope of pesticide topics does NPIC cover under this opportunity?

The opportunity describes NPIC as providing information on a wide range of pesticide-related topics, delivered as objective, science-based guidance to support public understanding and decision-making.

Does the opportunity describe who the funded organization would serve?

Yes. The funded organization would be expected to serve as an accessible public-facing resource for pesticide information for anyone located within the United States and its Territories.

Does the opportunity specify whether there will be multiple recipients or sub-awards?

The notice anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The information provided does not specify sub-awards or additional recipients.

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