Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2011 01
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2011 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Proposals to Develop Standards for Environmentally Preferable Electronic Products" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.717 Source Reduction Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 31, 2011 and posted on Apr 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2011 Please refer to the 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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).
- See Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA HQ OPPT 2011 01) is a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement to support the development of standards for environmentally preferable electronic products. The core purpose is to fund the research, studies, training, and technical assistance needed to create two voluntary consensus standards that will ultimately be published as American National Standards. A key condition is that the standards must be developed through a standards-setting process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), which generally means using an open, balanced, consensus-based approach with transparent procedures and due process.
The program sits within EPA's environment-related assistance portfolio and is tied to CFDA 66.717 (Source Reduction Assistance), indicating the broader policy goal is reducing environmental impacts at the source rather than managing pollution after the fact. In practical terms, the EPA is looking to support work that helps define clear, credible, and widely acceptable criteria for what counts as "environmentally preferable" in the electronics space, using a nationally recognized consensus framework so that the results can be adopted and relied upon across industry, government procurement, and other stakeholders.
Funding is provided for a single anticipated award, with an estimated total of $500,000 available. The expected award size ranges from a floor of $250,000 to a ceiling of $500,000, meaning applicants should propose a project scope and budget that fits within that band. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the announcement rules) as part of the total project effort. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, EPA typically anticipates substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating on technical direction, review, milestones, or stakeholder engagement, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Eligibility is not limited to a standard list like states or universities; instead it is listed as "Others," with the specific eligibility rules and any constraints provided in Section III of the full announcement. That usually means the opportunity could be open to a range of organizations (for example, nonprofits, standard development organizations, associations, academic institutions, or similar entities), but applicants need to confirm eligibility directly from the official notice.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted April 13, 2011, with an original closing date of June 14, 2011 that was later extended to a current closing date of June 30, 2011. The archive date is July 30, 2011. The notice emphasizes that applicants should follow the submission instructions and due date details in Section IV of the announcement, which is typically where EPA specifies the required application package, method of submission, formatting, and deadline time.
For applicants needing help accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Beth Anderson at the Environmental Protection Agency, reachable at 202-564-5373.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this EPA grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA HQ OPPT 2011 01.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This is a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to support the development of standards for environmentally preferable electronic products by funding the research, studies, training, and technical assistance needed to create two voluntary consensus standards.
How many standards are expected to be developed under this award?
The work supported by this opportunity is intended to result in two voluntary consensus standards.
What is the intended end result for the standards developed under this project?
The standards are intended to ultimately be published as American National Standards.
Are there required standards-development process conditions?
Yes. A key condition is that the standards must be developed through a standards-setting process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
What does ANSI-accredited standards development generally imply?
It generally means using an open, balanced, consensus-based approach with transparent procedures and due process.
What topic area or product category does the opportunity focus on?
The focus is on environmentally preferable electronic products and defining credible criteria for what counts as "environmentally preferable" in the electronics space.
How does this opportunity fit within EPA programs?
It sits within EPA's environment-related assistance portfolio and is tied to CFDA 66.717, Source Reduction Assistance, reflecting a policy goal of reducing environmental impacts at the source.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
Funding is provided for a single anticipated award.
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total amount available is $500,000.
What is the expected award size range?
The expected award size ranges from $250,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project effort.
What kinds of non-federal contributions are implied for cost share?
The notice indicates applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources, which may include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the rules in the full announcement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, EPA typically anticipates substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination on technical direction, reviews, milestones, or stakeholder engagement) rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," and the specific eligibility rules and constraints are provided in Section III of the full announcement. Applicants should confirm eligibility directly from the official notice.
Does the listing specify a standard set of eligible applicant types (such as states or universities)?
No. It does not limit eligibility to a standard list; it uses the category "Others" and points applicants to Section III for the official eligibility rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2011.
What is the closing date for applications?
The original closing date was June 14, 2011, and it was extended. The current closing date is June 30, 2011.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is July 30, 2011.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and deadline details?
The notice emphasizes that applicants should follow the submission instructions and due date details in Section IV of the announcement, which typically covers required application materials, method of submission, formatting, and deadline time.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Beth Anderson at the Environmental Protection Agency. Phone: 202-564-5373.
What is EPA trying to achieve in practical terms through this funding?
EPA is looking to support work that defines clear, credible, and widely acceptable criteria for environmentally preferable electronics using a nationally recognized consensus framework so the results can be adopted and relied upon across industry, government procurement, and other stakeholders.
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