Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R9 WTR3 12 002
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund (FY 2012 Funds)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.126 The San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 8, 2012 and posted on Feb 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2012 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 $5,847,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please refer to Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund (FY 2012 Funds) is a competitive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant opportunity designed to protect and restore watersheds that drain to San Francisco Bay. Administered by EPA since 2008, the fund supports practical, on-the-ground water quality improvement work across the Bay Area. By the time of this 2012 solicitation, the program had already invested more than $22 million through ten grants that collectively supported 38 projects, leveraged and matched more than $40 million in additional resources, and engaged 53 partner organizations. Those figures signal that the program is structured to reward collaboration and to stretch federal dollars through partnerships and co-investment.
For FY 2012, EPA Region 9 announced that it would release two solicitations under the fund, and this notice is specifically a Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP). Through the RFIP, EPA sought an initial round of proposals competing for up to $5,847,000 in total available funding. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, using a grant funding instrument, and it falls under the environmental funding activity category. EPA anticipated making around 10 awards under this round, indicating a relatively selective process where proposal quality, readiness, and likely impact would matter.
Individual award sizes were framed within clear boundaries. The minimum award amount (floor) was $500,000 and the maximum award amount (ceiling) was $2,000,000. That range suggests EPA was aiming for projects large enough to generate measurable improvements at a watershed or sub-watershed scale, rather than small, isolated efforts. The program also required cost sharing or matching, reinforcing the expectation that applicants bring non-federal resources to the table and build projects with broader financial and organizational support.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number EPA-R9-WTR3-12-002 and the CFDA number 66.126. The opportunity was posted on February 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of March 16, 2012, and an archive date of April 15, 2012. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially the sections covering eligibility (Section III) and submission requirements and deadlines (Section IV). Eligibility was not limited to a standard single category in the summary field; instead it was listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," meaning prospective applicants needed to verify their eligibility status in the full solicitation language before investing heavily in proposal development.
The overall purpose of the fund, consistent with prior years, is to improve water quality and help restore aquatic ecosystems tied to San Francisco Bay by financing restoration and protection projects throughout the Bay watershed network. EPA also provided a reference link to information about past awards to help applicants understand the types of projects previously funded and the partnership models that have performed well in the program. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Luisa Valiela at EPA, reachable by phone at (415) 972-3400 or by email at valiela.luisa@epa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund (FY 2012 Funds)?
It is a competitive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant opportunity focused on protecting and restoring watersheds that drain to San Francisco Bay. The fund supports practical, on-the-ground projects intended to improve water quality and help restore aquatic ecosystems connected to the Bay.
Which EPA office is running this opportunity?
The FY 2012 opportunity was announced by EPA Region 9 and administered by EPA (the fund has been administered by EPA since 2008).
Is this announcement a full application request or an initial proposal stage?
This notice is a Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP). It is the initial round of proposals under the San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund for FY 2012.
How many solicitations were expected for FY 2012 under this fund?
EPA Region 9 indicated it would release two solicitations under the fund for FY 2012. This announcement is specifically for the RFIP.
How much total funding was available under this RFIP?
Up to $5,847,000 in total funding was available for projects competing under this RFIP round.
About how many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making around 10 awards under this round.
What is the minimum and maximum award size for a single grant?
The minimum (floor) award amount was $500,000 and the maximum (ceiling) award amount was $2,000,000.
What type of funding is this (mandatory vs. discretionary)?
This opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding.
What funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the primary funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the environmental funding activity category.
What kinds of projects is the fund intended to support?
The fund is intended to support water quality improvement work and restoration/protection projects across watersheds that drain to San Francisco Bay, with an emphasis on practical, on-the-ground implementation.
Does this program require cost share or matching funds?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching, indicating applicants were expected to bring non-federal resources and partnerships to support the project.
What does the program history suggest about collaboration and partnerships?
By the time of the FY 2012 solicitation, the program had invested more than $22 million through ten grants supporting 38 projects, leveraged and matched more than $40 million in additional resources, and engaged 53 partner organizations. This track record signals that collaboration and co-investment are core features of how the fund operates.
What is the funding opportunity number for this RFIP?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-R9-WTR3-12-002.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 66.126.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 8, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was March 16, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was April 15, 2012.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligibility field in the summary did not limit applicants to a single standard category. It was listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section III (Eligibility), to confirm whether they qualified.
Where should applicants look for submission requirements and deadlines?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement, especially Section IV, which covers submission requirements and deadlines.
Is there a way to see examples of previously funded projects?
Yes. EPA provided a reference link to information about past awards so applicants could review previously funded projects and partnership models associated with the program.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for questions?
The listed contact was Luisa Valiela at EPA. Phone: (415) 972-3400. Email: valiela.luisa@epa.gov.
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