Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R10 PS 2016 001
Apply for EPA R10 PS 2016 001
- The EPA in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Puget Sound Action Agenda- Management Conference Support for Implementation Strategies and Additional Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.123.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2016 and posted on Apr 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,000,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Puget Sound Action Agenda - Management Conference Support for Implementation Strategies and Additional Activities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA R10 PS 2016 001) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused on advancing environmental protection and restoration work in Puget Sound. The funding is intended to support the National Estuary Program (NEP) Management Conference in carrying out activities that align with the Puget Sound Action Agenda, specifically the 2014/2015 version and any later updates. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to fund coordinated, agenda-driven implementation work that helps move Puget Sound recovery priorities from planning into on-the-ground action, consistent with the region's established restoration and protection framework.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. This typically signals a closer working relationship between the EPA and the recipient during the project period, with EPA having more substantial involvement in oversight, coordination, or collaboration compared to a typical assistance award. The program sits in the environmental funding category and is listed under CFDA number 66.123, indicating it is part of EPA's assistance programming associated with estuary and watershed-related efforts.
This opportunity was posted on April 11, 2016, with the application deadline set for May 23, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same). EPA expected to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with a maximum funding amount (Award Ceiling) of $17,000,000. The scale of the ceiling and the expectation of only one award suggest the funding was meant to support a major, centralized set of activities carried out by the NEP Management Conference, rather than being divided among many smaller recipients.
Eligibility is broadly referenced as "Others," with additional clarification presumably provided in the full RFP under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. That label often indicates eligibility is limited to a specific entity type or a defined set of organizations connected to the NEP Management Conference or the Puget Sound recovery governance structure, rather than being open to the general public or all nonprofits. The core purpose remains straightforward: provide resources so the Management Conference can deliver work that is consistent with the Puget Sound Action Agenda's implementation strategies and any related activities needed to support protection and restoration outcomes for Puget Sound.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Puget Sound Action Agenda - Management Conference Support for Implementation Strategies and Additional Activities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R10 PS 2016 001.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to advance environmental protection and restoration work in Puget Sound by supporting coordinated, agenda-driven implementation activities connected to the Puget Sound Action Agenda.
What program or partnership is the funding meant to support?
The funding is intended to support the National Estuary Program (NEP) Management Conference in carrying out activities aligned with the Puget Sound Action Agenda.
What is the Puget Sound Action Agenda referenced in this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically references the Puget Sound Action Agenda (2014/2015 version) and any later updates, and indicates funded activities should align with that framework.
What types of activities is the EPA trying to fund through this announcement?
Based on the description provided, the EPA is aiming to fund coordinated implementation work that helps move Puget Sound recovery priorities from planning into on-the-ground action, consistent with the region's established restoration and protection framework. The opportunity also references "additional activities" that support those protection and restoration outcomes.
Is this a standard grant or something else?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates a closer working relationship between the EPA and the recipient during the project period, with more substantial EPA involvement in oversight, coordination, or collaboration than is common for a typical assistance award.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.123.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is described as being in the environmental funding category.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 11, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 23, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
How many awards did the EPA expect to make?
The EPA expected to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding amount) is $17,000,000.
Why does it matter that there is one expected award and a large award ceiling?
The description suggests this structure was intended to support a major, centralized set of activities carried out by the NEP Management Conference, rather than dividing funds among many smaller recipients.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly referenced as "Others." The description notes that additional clarification is presumably provided in the full RFP under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Does "Others" mean the opportunity is open to any applicant?
Not necessarily. The "Others" label often indicates eligibility is limited to a specific entity type or a defined set of organizations connected to the NEP Management Conference or the Puget Sound recovery governance structure, rather than being open to the general public or all nonprofits.
What geographic area is the focus of the work?
The focus is Puget Sound, with the stated goal of supporting protection and restoration outcomes for Puget Sound.
What should funded work be consistent with?
Funded activities are intended to be consistent with the Puget Sound Action Agenda's implementation strategies (2014/2015 version and later updates) and the region's established restoration and protection framework.
Is this opportunity meant for planning or implementation?
The description emphasizes implementation by supporting work that moves recovery priorities from planning into on-the-ground action.
Is the EPA planning to fund multiple separate projects through this opportunity?
The provided information indicates EPA expected one award, implying support for a single, centralized effort rather than multiple separate awards.
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