Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 2009 11 21
Apply for EPA R5 2009 11 21
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 5 Tribal Air Grants Request For Proposals (RFP) FY 2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.001 Air Pollution Control Program Support 66.038 Training, Investigations, and Special Purpose Activities of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Consistent With the Clean.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 1, 2008 and posted on Oct 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2008 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Tribal consortia located within Region 5 in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Region 5 Tribal Air Grants Request For Proposals (RFP) for FY 2009 is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity aimed at helping federally recognized Tribal governments and Tribal consortia in EPA Region 5 strengthen their ability to address air pollution issues. Region 5 covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and the work supported under this RFP is intended to benefit air quality management and pollution prevention within each Tribe's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) approved jurisdictional boundaries. The opportunity is built around the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990, which created pathways for Tribes to develop both near-term air projects and longer-term air program capacity.
This RFP relates to two long-standing Clean Air Act funding approaches. Section 103 is generally used for shorter-term, project-based work, while Section 105 is designed for longer-term air program support, meaning it can help a Tribe build and maintain ongoing air quality management capability rather than only funding a one-off project. Even though Section 105 assistance agreements are normally exempt from competition under EPA's competition policy (EPA Order 5700.5A1, Section 6.c.(1)), EPA chose to run this round as a competitive process anyway. The stated reason is practical: the Agency expects requests to exceed the amount of funding available, so proposals will be reviewed and prioritized to decide which applicants receive awards.
The funding mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project or program period (for example, coordination, technical involvement, or regular oversight beyond what might occur in a simple grant). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding within the environment program area. The total estimated funding available is listed as $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $800,000, and EPA anticipated making about 15 awards. Because the anticipated number of awards is relatively high compared with the total amount of funding, many awards could be modest in size depending on the mix of proposals selected, although the ceiling indicates that larger awards were possible if justified and if funding allowed.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Tribal consortia located within EPA Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin). The announcement signals that additional eligibility details are provided in Section III of the full RFP, which is where applicants would need to confirm definitions, any documentation requirements for consortia, and any other conditions tied to eligibility and program scope.
This opportunity is tied to two Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) program numbers: 66.001 (Air Pollution Control Program Support) and 66.038 (Training, Investigations, and Special Purpose Activities of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Consistent With the Clean Air Act). In practical terms, that pairing reflects the dual emphasis of supporting implementation and capacity building for air programs (66.001) while also supporting Tribe-specific air-related training, investigations, and special-purpose activities that align with Clean Air Act goals (66.038).
The RFP includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning selected applicants should expect that EPA will not cover 100% of allowable project costs and that the Tribe or consortium will need to contribute a required share in funds, in-kind contributions, or other allowable match forms, consistent with the terms in the full announcement. Since match rules can vary depending on the specific statutory authority, applicant type, and the nature of the work plan, applicants would need to rely on the detailed instructions in the full RFP for the exact percentage and what counts as eligible match.
Key dates for this funding opportunity show that it was posted on October 1, 2008, with a closing deadline of November 21, 2008, and an archive date of December 21, 2008. Applicants were directed to consult Section IV of the full announcement for specific submission methods, due dates, and procedural requirements, which often include instructions about application package contents, required forms, narrative structure, work plans, budgets, and where and how to submit.
For applicants needing access to the full announcement or having trouble retrieving it electronically, the listed point of contact is Stephanie Cheaney at EPA, reachable at (312) 886-0247. The funding opportunity number is EPA R5 2009 11 21, and the official title is "Region 5 Tribal Air Grants Request For Proposals (RFP) FY 2009," which are the identifiers an applicant would use when searching for the announcement or referencing it in correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Region 5 Tribal Air Grants Request For Proposals (RFP) FY 2009"?
It is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 funding opportunity intended to help federally recognized Tribal governments and Tribal consortia strengthen their ability to address air pollution issues. The work supported under the RFP is intended to benefit air quality management and pollution prevention within each Tribe's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) approved jurisdictional boundaries.
Which EPA region is this opportunity for, and what states are included?
This opportunity is for EPA Region 5, which covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Tribal consortia located within EPA Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin). The announcement indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in Section III of the full RFP.
Are Tribal consortia allowed to apply?
Yes. Tribal consortia are listed as eligible applicants, as long as they are located within EPA Region 5 and meet the eligibility details described in Section III of the full RFP.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to strengthen Tribal capacity to address air pollution issues, support air quality management, and promote pollution prevention. The RFP is framed around Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990 pathways for both near-term air projects and longer-term air program capacity.
What geographic or jurisdictional area should the work benefit?
The supported work is intended to benefit air quality management and pollution prevention within each Tribe's BIA-approved jurisdictional boundaries.
Which Clean Air Act funding approaches are involved (Section 103 and Section 105)?
This RFP relates to two long-standing Clean Air Act funding approaches: Section 103 and Section 105. Section 103 is generally used for shorter-term, project-based work. Section 105 is designed for longer-term air program support, meaning it can support building and maintaining ongoing air quality management capability rather than only funding a one-off project.
If Section 105 is normally non-competitive, why is this RFP competitive?
Although Section 105 assistance agreements are normally exempt from competition under EPA's competition policy (EPA Order 5700.5A1, Section 6.c.(1)), EPA chose to run this round as a competitive process because the Agency expected requests to exceed available funding. Proposals would therefore be reviewed and prioritized to determine awards.
What type of award mechanism will EPA use?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project or program period (such as coordination, technical involvement, or regular oversight beyond what might occur in a simple grant).
Is this funding discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding within the environment program area.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available is listed as $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $800,000.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 15 awards.
Will all awards be large?
Not necessarily. Because the anticipated number of awards (about 15) is relatively high compared with the total estimated funding available ($1,000,000), many awards could be modest in size depending on the mix of proposals selected. The ceiling indicates larger awards were possible if justified and if funding allowed.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to two CFDA program numbers: 66.001 (Air Pollution Control Program Support) and 66.038 (Training, Investigations, and Special Purpose Activities of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Consistent With the Clean Air Act).
What do the CFDA numbers suggest about the kinds of activities supported?
The pairing reflects a dual emphasis: supporting implementation and capacity building for air programs (CFDA 66.001) and supporting Tribe-specific air-related training, investigations, and special-purpose activities consistent with Clean Air Act goals (CFDA 66.038).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The RFP includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning EPA will not cover 100% of allowable project costs and the Tribe or consortium will need to contribute a required share (which may include funds, in-kind contributions, or other allowable match forms), consistent with the terms in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the exact match percentage and what qualifies as match?
The announcement notes that match rules can vary depending on statutory authority, applicant type, and the nature of the work plan. Applicants are directed to the detailed instructions in the full RFP for the exact percentage and what counts as eligible match.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on October 1, 2008. The closing deadline was November 21, 2008. The archive date was December 21, 2008.
Where are the submission instructions and required application components described?
Applicants were directed to consult Section IV of the full announcement for specific submission methods, due dates, and procedural requirements. This typically includes instructions for application package contents, required forms, narrative structure, work plans, budgets, and where and how to submit.
What is the funding opportunity number and official title to reference?
The funding opportunity number is EPA R5 2009 11 21, and the official title is "Region 5 Tribal Air Grants Request For Proposals (RFP) FY 2009."
Who is the point of contact for questions or for help obtaining the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Stephanie Cheaney at EPA, reachable at (312) 886-0247.
What should applicants do if they cannot retrieve the full announcement electronically?
The announcement states that applicants needing access to the full announcement or having trouble retrieving it electronically should contact the listed point of contact, Stephanie Cheaney, at (312) 886-0247.
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