Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSWER OBLR 12 01
Apply for EPA OSWER OBLR 12 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Multi Purpose Pilot Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.818 Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2011 and posted on Dec 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 10, 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 $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $550,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a discretionary funding opportunity called "Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Multi Purpose Pilot Grants" (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OSWER-OBLR-12-01) to pilot a new kind of brownfields grant. The main idea of this pilot is to streamline redevelopment work at a single brownfield site by allowing one award to cover both major phases that are often funded separately: site assessment activities (to determine contamination and site conditions) and cleanup activities (to address contamination). Instead of applying for separate assessment and cleanup grants, an eligible applicant can propose an integrated, site-specific plan under one cooperative agreement.
A key eligibility restriction defines who can apply. Only entities that have already received an EPA Brownfields grant in 2003 or later are eligible to submit an application for this Multi-Purpose Pilot grant. Applicants whose prior EPA brownfields grant history is limited to awards made before 2003 are explicitly not eligible under this pilot. The eligible applicant category in the summary is listed as "Others," with the announcement directing applicants to consult Section III for the full eligibility details and any clarifications.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally means EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, oversight, and participation in key project decisions) compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category is Environment, and the assistance listing is CFDA 66.818, Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the terms described in the full announcement.
EPA anticipated making about 10 awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,500,000. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $550,000, while the posted floor is $0, indicating proposals could request varying amounts up to the cap, subject to program rules and the proposed scope. Because it is a pilot focused on one specific site per grant, applications are expected to be tightly organized around a defined brownfield property and a clear sequence of assessment-to-cleanup work that supports redevelopment or reuse.
The opportunity was posted on December 21, 2011, with a closing date of February 10, 2012 (the original and current closing dates are the same). The archive date is March 11, 2012. Applicants were instructed to review the full announcement, including Section IV, for detailed submission instructions and requirements.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Megan Quinn at (202) 566-2773.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this EPA funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Multi Purpose Pilot Grants" (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OSWER-OBLR-12-01).
What is the main purpose of the Brownfields Multi-Purpose Pilot grant?
The pilot is designed to streamline redevelopment work at a single brownfield site by allowing one award to cover both (1) site assessment activities and (2) cleanup activities, which are often funded separately under traditional brownfields competitions.
How is this pilot different from applying for separate assessment and cleanup grants?
Instead of submitting separate applications for an assessment grant and a cleanup grant, an eligible applicant can propose an integrated, site-specific plan that includes assessment-to-cleanup work under a single cooperative agreement.
Is this grant intended to fund work at multiple sites?
No. This pilot is focused on one specific site per grant. Applications are expected to be organized around a defined brownfield property and a clear sequence of activities from assessment through cleanup to support redevelopment or reuse.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only entities that have already received an EPA Brownfields grant in 2003 or later are eligible to apply for this Multi-Purpose Pilot grant.
Are applicants with only pre-2003 EPA Brownfields awards eligible?
No. Applicants whose prior EPA brownfields grant history is limited to awards made before 2003 are explicitly not eligible under this pilot.
What is the eligible applicant category listed in the summary?
The summary lists the eligible applicant category as "Others" and directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility details and clarifications.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination, oversight, and participation in key project decisions, compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The Assistance Listing is CFDA 66.818, "Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the terms described in the full announcement.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 10 awards under this competition.
What was the estimated total funding available under the competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $5,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount an applicant could request?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $550,000.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The posted floor is $0, which indicates proposals could request varying amounts up to the cap, subject to program rules and the proposed scope.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 21, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was February 10, 2012 (the original and current closing dates were the same).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 11, 2012.
Where should applicants look for detailed submission instructions?
Applicants were instructed to review the full announcement, including Section IV, for detailed submission instructions and requirements.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility details and any clarifications?
The announcement directs applicants to consult Section III for full eligibility details and clarifications.
Who was the EPA contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Megan Quinn at (202) 566-2773.
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