Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R9 WTR3 13 001
Apply for EPA R9 WTR3 13 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund" 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 May 22, 2013 and posted on May 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2013 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 $5,000,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 to support projects that protect and restore water quality in the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding watersheds. The program is focused on producing measurable environmental results, with an emphasis on outcomes like restoring impaired waters, reducing pollution impacts, and enhancing aquatic habitat across the Bay Area.
This opportunity uses a two-step application process. Applicants first submit an initial proposal that is intentionally brief and focused on the project scope, the environmental results the project is expected to deliver, and why the work matters. EPA will review these initial submissions and then decide which applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. In other words, not everyone who submits an initial proposal will automatically move forward to the full application stage.
Funding for this round was expected to total about $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2013 dollars, with an anticipated five awards. Individual federal grant awards were expected to fall between roughly $800,000 (award floor) and $2,000,000 (award ceiling), and project periods could run up to four years. A major requirement is cost sharing: applicants must provide at least a 50% non-federal match of the total project cost, meaning the federal share cannot exceed half of the overall budget.
Projects must benefit the San Francisco Bay and its watersheds within the nine Bay Area counties explicitly listed in the announcement: Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco. Eligibility is described broadly, with the official details located in Section III of the announcement; the funding notice indicates that multiple types of entities may apply (it is not limited to only one category such as cities or nonprofits), but applicants are expected to confirm their eligibility by reviewing that section.
For reference and administrative details, the funding opportunity number is EPA-R9-WTR3-13-001, and it falls under CFDA 66.126 (San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund). The opportunity was posted May 22, 2013, and the closing date for submissions was July 9, 2013 (the listing was later archived August 8, 2013). Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Luisa Valiela at EPA Region 9 (415-972-3400).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund?
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9. It supports projects that protect and restore water quality in the San Francisco Bay and surrounding watersheds, with an emphasis on measurable environmental results.
What kinds of results is the program looking for?
The program emphasizes measurable environmental outcomes. Examples of the types of outcomes highlighted include restoring impaired waters, reducing pollution impacts, and enhancing aquatic habitat across the Bay Area.
How does the application process work?
This opportunity uses a two-step application process. First, applicants submit an initial proposal that is intentionally brief and focused on the project scope, the environmental results expected, and why the work matters. EPA reviews those initial proposals and then selects which applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Does submitting an initial proposal guarantee an invitation to submit a full proposal?
No. The announcement states that EPA will decide which applicants are invited to submit full proposals, so not every initial proposal will move forward to the second step.
What should be included in the initial proposal?
Based on the announcement summary, the initial proposal is meant to be brief and should focus on: (1) the project scope, (2) the environmental results the project is expected to deliver, and (3) why the work matters.
How much total funding was expected to be available for this round?
Total funding for this round was expected to be about $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2013 dollars.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated approximately five awards.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual federal grant awards were expected to range from roughly $800,000 (award floor) to $2,000,000 (award ceiling).
How long can projects run?
Project periods could run up to four years.
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. A major requirement is cost sharing. Applicants must provide at least a 50% non-federal match of the total project cost.
What does a 50% non-federal match mean for the project budget?
A 50% non-federal match means the federal share cannot exceed half of the overall project budget. In other words, for the total project cost, at least 50% must come from non-federal sources.
Where must projects be located to be eligible?
Projects must benefit the San Francisco Bay and its watersheds within the nine Bay Area counties explicitly listed in the announcement.
Which counties are included in the eligible service area?
The counties listed are: Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly in the summary, with the official eligibility details located in Section III of the announcement. The notice indicates that multiple types of entities may apply and that it is not limited to a single category (such as only cities or only nonprofits). Applicants are expected to confirm eligibility by reviewing Section III.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R9-WTR3-13-001.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 66.126 (San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2013, and the closing date for submissions was July 9, 2013.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The listing was later archived on August 8, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Luisa Valiela at EPA Region 9 at (415) 972-3400.
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