Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 LCD 2010
Apply for EPA R5 LCD 2010
- 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 Mar 9, 2010 and posted on Mar 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2010 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Program funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA R5 LCD 2010) is a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement competition offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5. The focus of this opportunity is to fund projects that increase recycling and materials recovery across EPA Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The program is aligned with EPA's broader environmental objective of land preservation and restoration, essentially aiming to reduce the volume of material sent to landfills and promote more sustainable materials management through higher recycling rates and better recovery of useful resources.
The core national RCC priorities emphasized in this announcement are increasing the recycling of three major material streams: municipal solid waste (everyday residential and commercial trash with recyclable components), construction and demolition (C&D) debris (materials like concrete, wood, drywall, metals, and other building-related wastes), and industrial materials (recoverable byproducts and discards from industrial operations). While these national priorities set the main direction, the announcement also notes that EPA Region 5 has additional region-specific priorities, which are detailed in the full text under Section I, Funding Opportunity Description. In practical terms, applicants are expected to design projects that directly support these materials-recycling goals within the six-state Region 5 geography, and to ensure their proposals clearly match both the national RCC priorities and the Region 5 priorities described in the full announcement.
The opportunity encourages partnership and collaboration, signaling that EPA is looking favorably on proposals that bring together multiple organizations such as local governments, tribal entities, universities, and other stakeholders already working on recycling, waste reduction, and sustainable materials management. This emphasis suggests a preference for projects that can demonstrate broader reach, shared expertise, coordinated implementation, and outcomes that are more likely to be sustained after the federal funding period ends.
Funding is relatively modest and appears intended to support targeted, practical projects rather than large infrastructure builds. The estimated total funding available is $100,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between a minimum (floor) of $15,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000. The funding instrument type is listed as both a cooperative agreement and a grant, meaning EPA may provide either a standard grant (with less federal involvement in day-to-day project decisions) or a cooperative agreement (which typically implies more substantial EPA involvement during the project period). The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants that may not have additional resources to contribute.
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of public-sector and education entities: state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and other applicant types as described in the announcement's additional eligibility language. Because the listing explicitly directs applicants to Section III of the announcement for eligibility details, prospective applicants would need to confirm any limitations or special conditions there (for example, whether certain nonprofit organizations are eligible under the "Others" category, or whether partnerships are required or simply encouraged).
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on March 9, 2010, with the same creation date, and it had an application deadline (current and original closing date) of April 27, 2010. The archive date is May 27, 2010, indicating the solicitation is no longer active, but the details remain useful for understanding the structure and intent of Region 5 RCC funding competitions. The CFDA number associated with the program is 66.808, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants, which places it within EPA's assistance programs aimed at improving solid waste management outcomes.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, EPA provided a direct contact: Rebecca Geyer at (312) 353-8314. The announcement also repeatedly notes that submission methods and due date instructions are contained in Section IV of the full announcement, implying that applicants were expected to follow specific procedural requirements not captured in the summary listing.
FAQs: EPA Region 5 Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Program (EPA R5 LCD 2010)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Program funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA R5 LCD 2010) is a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement competition offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5. It is designed to fund projects that increase recycling and materials recovery in EPA Region 5.
Which EPA office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. EPA, Region 5.
What is the main purpose of the RCC Program funding described here?
The main purpose is to increase recycling and materials recovery, reduce the volume of material sent to landfills, and promote more sustainable materials management in Region 5. The program is aligned with EPA's environmental objective of land preservation and restoration.
What geographic area does EPA Region 5 include for this competition?
EPA Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Projects are expected to support the program goals within this six-state Region 5 geography.
What material streams are prioritized under the national RCC priorities?
The core national RCC priorities emphasized in this announcement focus on increasing recycling in three major material streams:
- Municipal solid waste (everyday residential and commercial trash with recyclable components)
- Construction and demolition (C&D) debris (e.g., concrete, wood, drywall, metals, and other building-related wastes)
- Industrial materials (recoverable byproducts and discards from industrial operations)
Are there Region 5-specific priorities in addition to the national priorities?
Yes. The announcement states that EPA Region 5 has additional region-specific priorities, which are described in the full text under Section I, Funding Opportunity Description. Applicants are expected to align proposals with both the national RCC priorities and the Region 5 priorities in the full announcement.
What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive based on the description?
Projects are expected to directly support recycling and materials-recovery goals within Region 5 and clearly connect their activities and outcomes to the national RCC priorities and the Region 5 priorities described in Section I of the full announcement.
Is collaboration or partnership encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity encourages partnership and collaboration. EPA signals that it is looking favorably on proposals that involve multiple organizations such as local governments, tribal entities, universities, and other stakeholders working on recycling, waste reduction, and sustainable materials management.
Why does the announcement emphasize partnerships?
Based on the description, partnership-oriented proposals may be viewed as stronger because they can demonstrate broader reach, shared expertise, coordinated implementation, and outcomes more likely to continue after the federal funding period ends.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available for this opportunity is $100,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $15,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What types of funding instruments could be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument type is listed as both a cooperative agreement and a grant. This means EPA may issue either a grant or a cooperative agreement under this competition.
What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this listing?
The description indicates that a cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial EPA involvement during the project period, while a standard grant generally involves less federal involvement in day-to-day project decisions.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing identifies the following eligible applicant types:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Other applicant types as described in the announcement's additional eligibility language
Where should applicants look for the complete eligibility rules?
The listing directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for eligibility details, including any limitations or special conditions that may apply.
Does the summary confirm whether nonprofit organizations are eligible?
No. The summary notes "other applicant types as described in the announcement's additional eligibility language" and points to Section III for specifics, but it does not explicitly confirm nonprofit eligibility in the text provided.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is May 27, 2010, and the closing date was April 27, 2010, indicating the solicitation is no longer active.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was posted (and created) on March 9, 2010. The application deadline (current and original closing date) was April 27, 2010.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 66.808, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
Where are the submission method and due date instructions located?
The announcement notes that submission methods and due date instructions are contained in Section IV of the full announcement.
Who was the EPA contact for help with accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Rebecca Geyer at (312) 353-8314.
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