Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 LCD 2008
Apply for EPA R5 LCD 2008
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resource Conservation Challenge Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.808 Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2008 and posted on Feb 27, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 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 $180,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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) Region 5 Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R5 LCD 2008) is a discretionary grant competition aimed at supporting practical projects that reduce waste and conserve resources across EPA Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The overall focus aligns with EPA's broader strategic goal of land preservation and restoration by preventing waste, increasing recycling, and improving the way materials are managed so that fewer resources end up in landfills and more are recovered and reused. The program emphasizes real, on-the-ground improvements and encourages applicants to work collaboratively with other organizations already active in similar recycling and sustainability efforts.
This opportunity specifically seeks proposals that address the national RCC priorities in three main areas. The first is increasing recycling of municipal solid waste, meaning efforts that improve community and household recycling systems, raise participation, expand what can be recycled, or remove barriers that keep materials from being captured and processed. The second priority is increasing industrial materials recycling, which points toward projects that help businesses and manufacturers recover more usable materials from their operations, promote industrial reuse and recycling partnerships, and reduce the volume of industrial waste requiring disposal. The third priority is greening electronics, which generally involves improving the collection, reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling of electronic equipment, and reducing environmental impacts associated with electronics at end of life. While these are the national priorities, the announcement notes that Region 5 has its own specific priorities listed in the full text under each category, so applicants are expected to tailor proposals to the regional needs and guidance described in the full announcement.
The EPA anticipated making about five awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $180,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $20,000 (award floor) and $45,000 (award ceiling). The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make the program more accessible for eligible organizations that may not have the ability to provide significant non-federal match. The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 66.808, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants, which is commonly tied to projects that strengthen waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials management.
Eligible applicants include a range of government and nonprofit entities, reflecting the program's intent to support regionwide, community-oriented, and cross-sector recycling initiatives. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement also references an "Others (see text field)" category and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any clarifications or limitations, so applicants would need to confirm their eligibility and any special conditions by reviewing that section.
Key dates for the competition show that the opportunity was posted on February 27, 2008, and the application closing date was April 16, 2008, with the notice later archived on May 16, 2008. The posting instructs applicants to consult the full announcement, including Section IV, for the accepted submission methods and any additional due date details. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Susan Mooney at EPA Region 5, reachable at (312) 886-3585, indicating EPA provided direct support for access and basic process questions related to the solicitation.
EPA Region 5 Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Program Grant (EPA R5 LCD 2008) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Program. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number EPA R5 LCD 2008 and is intended to support practical projects that reduce waste and conserve resources in EPA Region 5.
What is the overall goal of the RCC Program in this announcement?
The overall goal is to support real, on-the-ground improvements that prevent waste, increase recycling, and improve materials management so fewer resources go to landfills and more materials are recovered and reused. The opportunity aligns with EPA's broader strategic goal of land preservation and restoration through better waste prevention and resource conservation.
Which states are included in EPA Region 5 for this opportunity?
EPA Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
What types of projects is EPA looking to fund?
The competition seeks proposals that address the national RCC priorities in three areas: (1) increasing recycling of municipal solid waste, (2) increasing industrial materials recycling, and (3) greening electronics. The announcement emphasizes practical projects that create measurable, real-world improvements.
What does "increasing recycling of municipal solid waste" mean in this context?
It refers to efforts that improve community and household recycling systems. Examples described in the announcement include raising participation, expanding what can be recycled, and removing barriers that prevent materials from being captured and processed.
What does "increasing industrial materials recycling" mean in this context?
It points to projects that help businesses and manufacturers recover more usable materials from their operations, encourage industrial reuse and recycling partnerships, and reduce the volume of industrial waste that needs disposal.
What does "greening electronics" mean in this context?
It generally involves improving the collection, reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling of electronic equipment, and reducing environmental impacts associated with electronics at end of life.
Are there Region 5-specific priorities in addition to the national priorities?
Yes. While the announcement lists national RCC priorities, it also notes that Region 5 has its own specific priorities listed in the full text under each category. Applicants are expected to tailor proposals to the Region 5 priorities and guidance described in the full announcement.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about five awards under this competition.
How much funding was expected to be available in total?
The estimated total funding amount was $180,000.
What is the expected funding range for an individual award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (award floor) to $45,000 (award ceiling).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number for this grant?
The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 66.808, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are colleges or universities eligible if they are nonprofits?
The eligibility list explicitly includes 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations but excludes institutions of higher education. Based on the information provided, institutions of higher education are not eligible under the 501(c)(3) category for this opportunity.
The notice mentions "Others (see text field)". What does that mean for eligibility?
The announcement references an "Others (see text field)" category and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and clarifications. To determine whether an organization fits under "Others" (or to confirm any limitations), applicants would need to review Section III.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2008, and the application closing date was April 16, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on May 16, 2008.
Where can applicants find the accepted submission methods?
The posting instructs applicants to consult the full announcement, including Section IV, for accepted submission methods and any additional due date details.
Who was the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Susan Mooney at EPA Region 5.
What is the contact phone number provided in the announcement?
The phone number provided for Susan Mooney was (312) 886-3585.
Does EPA encourage partnerships or collaboration in proposed projects?
Yes. The program encourages applicants to work collaboratively with other organizations already active in similar recycling and sustainability efforts, with an emphasis on practical improvements across the region.
What should applicants review in the full announcement before applying?
Based on the information provided, applicants are directed to review: (1) Section III for detailed eligibility rules and clarifications, including anything related to the "Others" category; and (2) Section IV for accepted submission methods and any additional due date details. The announcement also indicates Region 5-specific priorities are listed in the full text under each national priority area.
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