Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OPP 2009 02
Apply for EPA OPP 2009 02
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP) Request for Applications (RFA)." 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 6, 2009 and posted on Mar 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2009 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 $2,615,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Regulatory Education Program (PREP) Request for Applications is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) in coordination with the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), specifically its Office of Compliance (OC). The purpose of the program is to support a nationwide pesticide regulatory education and training effort by providing annual financial assistance, using a cooperative agreement, to a successful applicant that will implement PREP for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. The training supported under PREP is focused on strengthening the capacity and consistency of pesticide regulatory programs that operate in partnership with EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) cooperative agreements.
At its core, PREP is designed as a professional development and leadership-focused training program for people who are responsible for oversight, policy, scientific review, and program management in pesticide regulation. The target audience is not entry-level staff; it is aimed at senior management, senior scientists, and supervisors and managers within state, tribal, and U.S. territory pesticide regulatory programs that work closely with EPA through FIFRA cooperative agreements. The intent is to ensure that decision-makers and technical leaders across jurisdictions are kept current on regulatory requirements, enforcement and compliance expectations, emerging pesticide issues, and best practices for administering pesticide programs. By investing in this level of staff, EPA is essentially trying to improve the quality and uniformity of pesticide regulatory implementation across the country, including in tribal and territorial contexts where program structures and resource levels can vary.
The mechanism for funding is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities and is tied to CFDA number 66.716, which covers research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and related studies. The announcement indicates an expectation of one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,615,000 across the period of performance referenced (FY 2010 to FY 2014), and it states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. In practical terms, that means applicants are not required to bring their own matching funds to be eligible, which can be important for smaller organizations or entities with limited discretionary budgets.
Eligibility is broad but defined around governmental and closely affiliated public institutions that serve pesticide regulatory programs. Eligible applicants include States, federally recognized Indian tribes, Alaska Native Villages, intertribal consortia, and state and tribal institutions, along with other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement. The listing also explicitly mentions Native American tribal governments (federally recognized). Because the training is meant to serve pesticide regulatory programs working under FIFRA cooperative agreements, the program is closely tied to jurisdictions that already have an established cooperative relationship with EPA on pesticide implementation, enforcement, and compliance activities. The detailed eligibility rules and any specific limitations are referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the funding opportunity (EPA OPP 2009 02) was posted and created on March 6, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 20, 2009, and an archive date of May 20, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional due date details. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided was Dea Zimmerman at (312) 353-6344.
In summary, this RFA is essentially EPA's way of selecting and funding a single implementing organization to run an ongoing, structured pesticide regulatory training program over multiple years. The program is meant to elevate leadership and technical expertise among the people who manage and supervise pesticide regulatory work in states, tribes, and territories, reinforcing consistent understanding and application of FIFRA-related responsibilities while strengthening compliance and enforcement coordination nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP) funding opportunity?
The Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP) Request for Applications is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support a nationwide pesticide regulatory education and training effort.
Which EPA offices are leading this opportunity?
The opportunity is led by EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) in coordination with the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), specifically OECA's Office of Compliance (OC).
What is the purpose of PREP?
The purpose is to strengthen the capacity and consistency of pesticide regulatory programs operating in partnership with EPA under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) cooperative agreements by funding an education and training program focused on regulatory oversight, scientific review, policy, and program management.
What type of activities does PREP support?
PREP supports professional development and leadership-focused training designed to keep pesticide regulatory decision-makers and technical leaders current on regulatory requirements, enforcement and compliance expectations, emerging pesticide issues, and best practices for administering pesticide programs.
Who is the target audience for the training supported by PREP?
The training is aimed at senior management, senior scientists, supervisors, and managers within state, tribal, and U.S. territory pesticide regulatory programs that work closely with EPA through FIFRA cooperative agreements.
Is PREP intended for entry-level staff?
No. The opportunity states the target audience is not entry-level staff; it is intended for experienced leadership and technical professionals who oversee and manage pesticide regulatory work.
Why is the program focused on senior and supervisory personnel?
The intent is to ensure that the people responsible for key decisions and technical leadership across jurisdictions maintain consistent, up-to-date understanding of FIFRA-related responsibilities and can apply best practices in coordination with EPA expectations for compliance and enforcement.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, indicating EPA expects substantial involvement in the funded project rather than issuing funding with minimal federal participation.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,615,000 across the referenced period of performance.
What is the period of performance covered by this opportunity?
The cooperative agreement is intended to support implementation of PREP for fiscal years 2010 through 2014.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 66.716.
What program area/category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities and relates to research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and related studies as described under CFDA 66.716.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include States, federally recognized Indian tribes, Alaska Native Villages, intertribal consortia, and state and tribal institutions, along with other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement.
Are federally recognized tribal governments explicitly included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The listing explicitly mentions Native American tribal governments (federally recognized).
Does eligibility depend on having a relationship with EPA under FIFRA cooperative agreements?
The opportunity is closely tied to pesticide regulatory programs that operate in partnership with EPA under FIFRA cooperative agreements, and the training is intended to serve those programs.
Where are the detailed eligibility rules and any limitations described?
The announcement indicates that detailed eligibility rules and any specific limitations are in Section III of the full announcement.
What is the opportunity number or identifier?
The funding opportunity is identified as EPA OPP 2009 02.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 6, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is April 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 20, 2009.
Where can applicants find official submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for official submission instructions, submission methods, and any additional due date details.
Who should be contacted if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact provided is Dea Zimmerman at (312) 353-6344.
What is EPA trying to accomplish nationally through PREP?
EPA is seeking to improve the quality and uniformity of pesticide regulatory implementation nationwide, including in tribal and territorial contexts where program structures and resource levels can vary, by investing in training for leadership and technical decision-makers.
What is EPA seeking to fund through this RFA, in practical terms?
This RFA is intended to select and fund a single implementing organization to run an ongoing, structured pesticide regulatory training program over multiple years for state, tribal, and territorial pesticide regulatory programs working with EPA under FIFRA cooperative agreements.
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