Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OPP 10 002
Apply for EPA OPP 10 002
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants" 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 Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Mar 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 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 $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OPP 10 002) is a discretionary EPA grant program run jointly by the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and the Office of the Science Advisor (OSA). Its main purpose is to build and strengthen partnerships that tackle pesticide risk management challenges, with a clear emphasis on integrated pest management (IPM). In practice, the EPA is looking for projects that reduce reliance on conventional pesticide use where feasible, improve decision-making around pest control, and promote approaches that manage pests effectively while lowering risks to people and the environment.
The opportunity supports a wide range of practical, applied project work rather than narrowly defined research only. EPA highlights eligible project types such as on-the-ground demonstrations, the transfer and adoption of innovative IPM tools or technologies, and efforts centered on outreach, education, training, and public engagement. The overall theme is moving IPM knowledge into real-world use, whether that is in agricultural settings, in communities and public spaces, or in contexts where pests intersect with public health.
A total of about $900,000 was expected to be available for awards for fiscal year 2010. This funding is authorized by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act, along with additional support coming from the Science and Technology appropriation managed through the Office of the Science Advisor. The EPA did not promise a fixed number of awards; instead, how many projects get funded depends on the budget requested per proposal, how much money is ultimately available, and how strong the submitted proposals are relative to one another.
One of the most important structural details is that this is a two-step competition. Applicants first submit an initial proposal, and only selected applicants are invited to submit a full application. The announcement lays out both what needs to be included in the initial proposal and how the EPA will evaluate the full applications that are invited in the second round. This approach is meant to narrow the pool early and focus full application work on the most promising partnership ideas.
The grant caps vary by project category. For Agricultural IPM and Community IPM projects, the maximum funding level is $250,000 per project. For IPM focused on Infectious Diseases, the maximum is higher at $300,000 per project, reflecting the added urgency and complexity often associated with vector or disease-related pest issues. For Ecosystem Modeling to Evaluate Benefits of IPM, the maximum is $100,000 per project, which signals a more targeted scope for modeling-oriented efforts. Regardless of category, the period of performance is limited to two years from the award date, so the EPA is looking for projects that can produce concrete results, deliverables, and measurable progress within a relatively tight timeline.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants that can credibly deliver IPM work through partnerships. Eligible applicants listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and even individuals, along with other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. The program is identified under CFDA 66.716, which covers environmental research, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies. The announcement also indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation easier for organizations that have limited non-federal funds available.
Key dates for this specific cycle were a posted date of March 5, 2010, and an initial proposal closing date of April 19, 2010, with the archive date listed as May 19, 2010. The EPA notes that applicants should consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for submission methods, exact due dates, and related instructions. For access issues or help obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact was Todd Peterson at 703 308 7224.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as EPA funding designed to accelerate practical IPM adoption and risk reduction through partnerships, emphasizing real-world demonstrations, education and outreach, and the spread of innovative pest management approaches that can show results within two years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant program titled the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants, Funding Opportunity Number EPA OPP 10 002. It is run jointly by EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and the Office of the Science Advisor (OSA).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to build and strengthen partnerships that address pesticide risk management challenges, with a clear emphasis on integrated pest management (IPM). It supports projects that reduce reliance on conventional pesticides where feasible, improve pest control decision-making, and lower risks to people and the environment while still managing pests effectively.
What kinds of projects does EPA want to fund under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports practical, applied project work rather than narrowly defined research only. EPA highlights projects such as on-the-ground demonstrations, transfer and adoption of innovative IPM tools or technologies, and efforts focused on outreach, education, training, and public engagement.
Is this opportunity focused on research only?
No. The description emphasizes practical, applied work and real-world implementation of IPM knowledge, including demonstrations and adoption efforts, along with education and outreach activities.
What settings or contexts can IPM projects focus on?
Projects can focus on moving IPM into real-world use in agricultural settings, in communities and public spaces, or in contexts where pests intersect with public health.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
Approximately $900,000 was expected to be available for awards for fiscal year 2010.
How many awards will EPA make?
EPA did not specify a fixed number of awards. The number of projects funded depends on the budget requested per proposal, how much funding is ultimately available, and how strong proposals are relative to others submitted.
Is this a one-step or two-step application process?
This is a two-step competition. Applicants first submit an initial proposal. Only selected applicants are invited to submit a full application in the second step.
What is the purpose of the two-step competition structure?
The two-step approach is intended to narrow the applicant pool early and focus full-application effort on the most promising partnership ideas.
What are the main project categories and maximum award amounts?
The maximum funding levels vary by category:
- Agricultural IPM: up to $250,000 per project
- Community IPM: up to $250,000 per project
- IPM focused on Infectious Diseases: up to $300,000 per project
- Ecosystem Modeling to Evaluate Benefits of IPM: up to $100,000 per project
How long is the period of performance?
The period of performance is limited to two years from the award date, so projects are expected to deliver concrete results, deliverables, and measurable progress within that timeframe.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, individuals, and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified under CFDA 66.716, covering environmental research, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies.
What is the funding authorization for this opportunity?
Funding is authorized by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act, with additional support from the Science and Technology appropriation managed through the Office of the Science Advisor.
What were the key dates listed for this cycle?
Key dates provided were: Posted date of March 5, 2010; initial proposal closing date of April 19, 2010; and archive date of May 19, 2010.
Where can applicants find submission methods and exact instructions?
Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for submission methods, exact due dates, and related instructions.
Who is the contact person for access issues or help obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Todd Peterson at 703 308 7224.
What is the overall emphasis of the funded work?
The overall emphasis is accelerating practical IPM adoption and pesticide risk reduction through partnerships, with strong attention to demonstrations, education and outreach, public engagement, and spreading innovative pest management approaches that can show results within two years.
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