Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA ORD NRMRL CI 09 02
Apply for EPA ORD NRMRL CI 09 02
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Training Program for College and University Students" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.511 Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 7, 2009 and posted on Apr 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2009 Extended due date to May 11, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Research and Development (ORD), announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Research Training Program for College and University Students" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA ORD NRMRL CI 09 02). The core purpose of this request for applications is to strengthen research training for both undergraduate and graduate students by placing them in environments where they can build practical, research-ready skills. The program is designed to meaningfully enhance academic preparation for research careers while increasing the pipeline of future environmental scientists. A central feature of the opportunity is the expectation that students will collaborate directly with experienced ORD scientists and conduct their work within a fully operational federal research laboratory, giving participants exposure to real-world research operations, professional mentorship, and federal laboratory standards.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates that EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category is Environment, and the assistance listing associated with the opportunity is CFDA 66.511 (Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships). EPA anticipated making one award under this announcement. The estimated total funding available was $1,800,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, which suggests applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants would still need to follow the full announcement for any budgeting or partnership expectations.
Eligibility was broad and included a range of potential applicant types. Eligible applicants included private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, individuals, and various levels of government (state governments, county governments, city or township governments), as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement notes that additional eligibility details were provided in Section III of the full solicitation, meaning that while many entity types could apply, specific conditions or limitations may have applied depending on the proposed structure of the training program, participant recruitment plans, or institutional capabilities.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on April 7, 2009, with an original closing date of May 1, 2009, later extended to May 11, 2009. The archive date was June 10, 2009. Applicants were advised to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for precise submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and any additional deadline-related requirements.
For access issues or questions related to obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact was Cynthia Johnson at (513) 569-7873.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this EPA funding opportunity?
The official title is "Research Training Program for College and University Students."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA ORD NRMRL CI 09 02.
Which EPA office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Office of Research and Development (ORD).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen research training for undergraduate and graduate students by placing them in environments where they can build practical, research-ready skills, enhance academic preparation for research careers, and increase the pipeline of future environmental scientists.
Who is the program intended to benefit (undergraduate, graduate, or both)?
The program is intended to strengthen research training for both undergraduate and graduate students.
What kind of training environment does the program emphasize?
A central feature is that students are expected to collaborate directly with experienced ORD scientists and conduct their work within a fully operational federal research laboratory, providing exposure to real-world research operations, professional mentorship, and federal laboratory standards.
What funding instrument will EPA use for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award uses a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement description, a cooperative agreement typically indicates EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA is 66.511 (Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships).
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available was $1,800,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $600,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, suggesting applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility. Applicants still would need to follow the full announcement for any budgeting or partnership expectations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; individuals; state governments; county governments; city or township governments; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are there additional eligibility rules beyond the list of eligible applicant types?
Yes. The announcement notes that additional eligibility details were provided in Section III of the full solicitation, meaning specific conditions or limitations may have applied depending on the proposed training program structure, participant recruitment plans, or institutional capabilities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 7, 2009.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was May 1, 2009.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended to May 11, 2009.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was June 10, 2009.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and requirements?
Applicants were advised to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for precise submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and any additional deadline-related requirements.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact was Cynthia Johnson at (513) 569-7873.
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