Opportunity Information: Apply for CP VGB 16 001
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- The Consumer Product Safety Commission in the consumer protection education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pool Safely Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 87.002 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2015 and posted on May 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments County governments State governments.
- Applicants shall demonstrate to CPSC satisfaction that the applicant has a state or local law that meets the requirements specified in Sections 1405 and 1406 of the VGB Act (15 U.S.C. Sections 8004 and 8005). The VGB Act can be accessed at www.poolsafely.gov/pool spa safety act/read/. Additional information regarding the PSGP can be accessed at http://www.poolsafely.gov/grants/vgbfy16/.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act). For Fiscal Year 2016, the program is designed to reduce child drownings and prevent suction-related drain entrapment incidents in swimming pools and spas. The central idea is to help state and local governments strengthen real-world pool and spa safety by supporting two main tracks of work: prevention education (public awareness and outreach that changes behavior) and enforcement (activities that help ensure pool safety requirements are actually followed).
Funding for this opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $1,000,000, with an expected 15 awards. Individual awards can be as large as $250,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funding as a condition of receiving an award. The opportunity is categorized under consumer protection, education, and other related public safety activities.
Eligible applicants are governmental entities, specifically state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. A key eligibility condition is that the applicant must be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of CPSC, that it has a state or local law meeting the requirements described in Sections 1405 and 1406 of the VGB Act (15 U.S.C. Sections 8004 and 8005). In practical terms, applicants should be prepared to show that their jurisdiction has adopted and can enforce pool and spa safety standards consistent with the federal law, since the program is meant to reinforce and implement compliant safety frameworks rather than create them from scratch. The governing statute and additional program details are referenced through PoolSafely.gov, including the VGB Act text and the PSGP information page for FY2016.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number CP VGB 16 001 and is associated with CFDA number 87.002 (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety). Key dates listed include a posted date of May 21, 2015, with the application closing date updated to September 15, 2015 (the original closing date was August 19, 2015), and an archive date of September 18, 2015. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the grant manager, Ann Piesen, in the CPSC Office of Communications, at 301-504-7261.
Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) FY2016 - FAQs
What is the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP)?
The Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act). For FY2016, it is designed to reduce child drownings and prevent suction-related drain entrapment incidents in swimming pools and spas.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The grant is intended to help state and local governments strengthen real-world pool and spa safety by supporting work that improves safety outcomes in communities, with a focus on reducing drownings and preventing suction-related drain entrapment incidents.
What types of activities does PSGP support?
The program supports two primary tracks of work: (1) prevention education, such as public awareness and outreach efforts aimed at changing behavior, and (2) enforcement activities that help ensure pool and spa safety requirements are followed.
Who administers the PSGP?
The PSGP is administered by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
What law authorizes or governs this program?
The program is operated under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), including requirements described in Sections 1405 and 1406 (15 U.S.C. Sections 8004 and 8005).
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CP VGB 16 001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 87.002 (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety).
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available is $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity lists an expected 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards can be as large as $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under consumer protection, education, and other related public safety activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are governmental entities, specifically state governments, county governments, and city or township governments.
What eligibility condition must governmental applicants meet?
Applicants must be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of CPSC, that they have a state or local law meeting the requirements described in Sections 1405 and 1406 of the VGB Act (15 U.S.C. Sections 8004 and 8005).
Does the program fund jurisdictions that are creating pool and spa safety frameworks from scratch?
The program is described as reinforcing and implementing compliant safety frameworks rather than creating them from scratch. Applicants should be prepared to show their jurisdiction has adopted and can enforce pool and spa safety standards consistent with federal law.
Where can applicants find the governing statute and program references?
The opportunity references PoolSafely.gov for the VGB Act text and the PSGP information page for FY2016.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is May 21, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was updated to September 15, 2015 (the original closing date was August 19, 2015).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 18, 2015.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the grant manager, Ann Piesen, in the CPSC Office of Communications, at 301-504-7261.
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