Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA 2015 STAR E2
Apply for EPA 2015 STAR E2
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Water Quality Coastal and Estuarine Processes (E2)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.514 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Apr 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2015 See the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $132,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 55 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See the announcement including Section III for additional eligibility information
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Safe and Sustainable Water Resources - Water Quality Coastal and Estuarine Processes (E2) opportunity is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science to Achieve Results (STAR) graduate fellowship competition aimed at supporting masters and doctoral students pursuing environmental fields of study, with an emphasis consistent with coastal and estuarine water quality and related processes. The program is structured as a fellowship (not a typical project grant), meaning the funding is designed to support individual graduate students as they complete advanced training and research that aligns with EPA mission priorities in water resources and environmental science.
Applications for this specific announcement were due May 26, 2015 by 11:59:59 PM, and the EPA anticipated making about 55 new fellowship awards in Fall 2015, contingent on available appropriations and other agency considerations. The opportunity falls under the Environment activity category and is listed under CFDA 66.514, the STAR Fellowship Program. It was posted April 13, 2015, and later archived June 25, 2015.
In terms of funding, the fellowship provides up to $44,000 per year per awardee. Masters students can receive up to two years of support for a maximum of $88,000 total, while doctoral students can receive up to three years of support for a maximum of $132,000 total. For doctoral recipients, that three years of support can be used over a five-year window, which gives fellows some flexibility in how the support is applied across their program timeline. The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of about $7.2 million, with an award ceiling of $132,000 and no required cost sharing or matching.
Eligibility is described generally as "Others" with clarification deferred to the full announcement, specifically the eligibility section (Section III). In practice, this indicates the competition is centered on student applicants and includes specific rules and definitions that must be checked in the official solicitation, such as student status requirements, academic standing, field of study alignment, and any institutional or citizenship/permanent residency conditions that may apply. Submission details and any special instructions are also referenced as being contained in the full announcement (including Section IV), and the contact guidance points applicants to Section VII for assistance, particularly if they cannot access the complete announcement electronically.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a competitive federal fellowship designed to build the next generation of environmental scientists by providing substantial, multi-year financial support to graduate students whose research and training align with EPA priorities around safe and sustainable water resources, especially water quality issues affecting coastal and estuarine systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Safe and Sustainable Water Resources - Water Quality Coastal and Estuarine Processes (E2) opportunity?
It is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science to Achieve Results (STAR) graduate fellowship competition focused on supporting graduate-level training and research in environmental fields, with an emphasis on coastal and estuarine water quality and related processes.
Is this funding a grant for a research project or a fellowship for a student?
This opportunity is structured as a fellowship rather than a typical project grant. The funding is intended to support individual masters and doctoral students as they complete advanced training and research aligned with EPA mission priorities.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its STAR Fellowship Program.
What fields or topics does this fellowship emphasize?
The emphasis is consistent with safe and sustainable water resources, particularly coastal and estuarine water quality and related processes. Applicants should align their proposed graduate training and research with these priorities.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Environment activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 66.514, the STAR Fellowship Program.
How much funding can a fellow receive per year?
The fellowship provides up to $44,000 per year per awardee.
What is the maximum total award amount for a masters student?
Masters students may receive up to two years of support, for a maximum total of $88,000.
What is the maximum total award amount for a doctoral student?
Doctoral students may receive up to three years of support, for a maximum total of $132,000.
Does the doctoral fellowship have flexibility in how the support is used over time?
Yes. For doctoral recipients, the three years of support can be used over a five-year window, allowing flexibility in how support is applied across the program timeline.
What is the award ceiling for this announcement?
The award ceiling is $132,000.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of about $7.2 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
How many awards was the EPA anticipating making, and when?
The EPA anticipated making about 55 new fellowship awards in Fall 2015, contingent on available appropriations and other agency considerations.
When were applications due?
Applications for this specific announcement were due May 26, 2015 by 11:59:59 PM.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted April 13, 2015, and later archived June 25, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the provided information, the announcement was archived on June 25, 2015, and the application deadline was May 26, 2015. That indicates the competition period for this announcement has closed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described generally as "Others," with clarification deferred to the full announcement, specifically the eligibility section (Section III). The description indicates the competition is centered on student applicants, and that specific rules and definitions (such as student status requirements, academic standing, field of study alignment, and any institutional or citizenship/permanent residency conditions that may apply) must be confirmed in the official solicitation.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
The detailed eligibility requirements are referenced as being in the full announcement, in Section III.
Where can applicants find submission instructions and special application requirements?
Submission details and any special instructions are referenced as being in the full announcement, including Section IV.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The contact guidance directs applicants to Section VII for assistance, particularly if they cannot access the complete announcement electronically.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship program?
The opportunity is described as a competitive federal fellowship designed to build the next generation of environmental scientists by providing substantial, multi-year financial support to graduate students whose research and training align with EPA priorities around safe and sustainable water resources, especially water quality issues affecting coastal and estuarine systems.
Are the number of awards and total funding guaranteed?
No. The anticipated number of awards (about 55) and related funding are described as contingent on available appropriations and other agency considerations.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment
Next opportunity: R3 Endangered Species (Traditional)
Previous opportunity: Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Drinking Water (E1)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for EPA 2015 STAR E2
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (EPA 2015 STAR E2) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Emerging Environmental Approaches and Challenges Environmental Innovation (A1) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR A1 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR A1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Sustainable and Healthy Communities Multidisciplinary Approaches To Optimize Decision Outcomes (F1) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR F1 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR F1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Emerging Environmental Approaches and Challenges Information Science (A2) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR A2 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR A2 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Air, Climate and Energy Green Energy/Natural Resources Production and Use (B3) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR B3 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR B3 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Chemical Safety for Sustainability Adverse Impacts from Exposures to Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (C1) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR C1 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR C1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Chemical Safety for Sustainability Environmental Health and Safety of Engineered Nanomaterials (C2) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR C2 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR C2 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Chemical Safety for Sustainability Computational Chemistry for Predictive Toxicology (C3) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR C3 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR C3 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Water Quality Hydrogeology and Surface Water (E3) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR E3 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR E3 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Sustainable and Healthy Communities Tribes and American Indian/Alaska Native/Pacific Islander Communities (F2) Apply for EPA 2015 STAR F2 Funding Number: EPA 2015 STAR F2 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $132,000 |
| Single Platform Integrated Aquatic Species and Habitat Sampling System Apply for R15AN20016 Funding Number: R15AN20016 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Environment Funding Amount: $382,530 |
| Fiscal Year 2015 Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2015 004 Funding Number: EPA HQ OPPT 2015 004 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $130,000 |
| Molls Cove Stream Restoration Apply for N40080 15 2 0004 Funding Number: N40080 15 2 0004 Agency: NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND Category: Environment Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY15 and FY16 Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants Apply for EPA REG2 WPDG 15 16 Funding Number: EPA REG2 WPDG 15 16 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $395,000 |
| 2015 SOUTH FL INITIATIVE Apply for EPA R4 15 SFL 01 Funding Number: EPA R4 15 SFL 01 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| National Farmworker Training Apply for EPA OPP 2015 001 Funding Number: EPA OPP 2015 001 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Zebra Tail Lizard Translocation and Monitoring Program Apply for R15SS00012 Funding Number: R15SS00012 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Environment Funding Amount: $79,114 |
| National Tribal Toxics Council (NTTC) Technical Support Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2015 003 Funding Number: EPA HQ OPPT 2015 003 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2015 Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 15 06 Funding Number: EPA OAR OTAQ 15 06 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $2,140,000 |
| Optimizing forest road networks to minimize sediment loads and to protect salmonid habit in the face of climate change. Apply for G15AC00168 Funding Number: G15AC00168 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Environment Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Addressing Bed Bugs in Rural Alaska Apply for EPA R10 PTU 15 01 Funding Number: EPA R10 PTU 15 01 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "EPA 2015 STAR E2", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.