Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R9 WST7 09 002
Apply for EPA R9 WST7 09 002
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solid Waste Assistance Grants" 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 Dec 31, 2008 and posted on Dec 31, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2009 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 $120,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments 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 Solid Waste Assistance Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R9 WST7 09 002) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9, to support projects focused on solid waste reduction and improved solid waste management. The funding is authorized under Section 8001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. 6981, and is intended to help communities and eligible governments develop or strengthen practical approaches to handling solid waste, reducing waste generation, and improving overall materials management outcomes. Awards may be issued either as grants or as cooperative agreements, meaning EPA may have varying levels of involvement depending on the specific project structure and award type.
The geographic focus is specifically EPA Region 9, so proposed projects should serve communities in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada, as well as the U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean. The program also explicitly includes work benefiting Indian Country within Region 9, which covers lands associated with more than 140 federally recognized tribes in the region. In practical terms, applicants should be prepared to show a clear connection between their proposed work and these eligible service areas, including how the project’s outcomes will benefit residents, communities, or tribal lands within Region 9’s jurisdiction.
Funding for this competition was relatively limited and competitive. EPA anticipated making about four awards, with an estimated total program funding amount of $120,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $20,000 floor to a $100,000 ceiling. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for smaller jurisdictions and tribal programs that may not have access to substantial non-federal matching funds.
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement also noted that other entities might be eligible, but applicants were directed to review Section III of the full solicitation for detailed eligibility rules and any additional categories or limitations. Because eligibility can hinge on details like organizational status, legal authority, and the role an entity plays in the proposed work, anyone considering applying would have needed to verify eligibility directly against the solicitation language in that section.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on December 31, 2008, with an original (and current) closing date of February 20, 2009, and an archive date of March 22, 2009. The program is associated with CFDA number 66.808 (Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants). Submission methods and any specific due-date nuances were referenced in Section IV of the full announcement, which is where applicants would typically find required forms, proposal formatting instructions, and direction on where and how to submit the package. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA Region 9 provided a point of contact: Saskia van Gendt at (415) 947-4103.
Solid Waste Assistance Grants (EPA Region 9) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
The Solid Waste Assistance Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R9 WST7 09 002) is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9. It supports projects that reduce solid waste and improve solid waste management, including broader materials management improvements.
What is the purpose of the Solid Waste Assistance Grants program?
The purpose is to help communities and eligible governments develop or strengthen practical approaches to handling solid waste, reducing waste generation, and improving overall materials management outcomes.
What law authorizes this funding?
Funding is authorized under Section 8001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. 6981.
Which EPA office is running this competition?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. EPA, Region 9.
What types of awards might EPA issue under this opportunity?
Awards may be issued either as grants or as cooperative agreements. This means EPA involvement may vary depending on the project structure and the specific award type.
What geographic area must the project serve?
The geographic focus is EPA Region 9. Proposed projects should serve communities in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada, as well as U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean.
Does the program include projects benefiting Tribal communities?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes work benefiting Indian Country within Region 9, which includes lands associated with more than 140 federally recognized tribes in the region.
How should applicants demonstrate that their project fits the eligible service area?
Applicants should be prepared to show a clear connection between the proposed work and eligible Region 9 service areas, including how outcomes will benefit residents, communities, or tribal lands within EPA Region 9 jurisdiction.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
EPA anticipated an estimated total program funding amount of $120,000 for this competition.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about four awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are any other applicant types potentially eligible?
The announcement noted that other entities might be eligible, but applicants were directed to review Section III of the full solicitation for detailed eligibility rules and any additional categories or limitations.
Why is it important to confirm eligibility in the full solicitation?
Eligibility can depend on specific details such as organizational status, legal authority, and the role an entity plays in the proposed work, so applicants would need to verify eligibility against the solicitation language in Section III.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 31, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original (and current) closing date listed was February 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was March 22, 2009.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 66.808 (Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants).
Where would applicants find instructions on how to apply and what to submit?
Submission methods and due-date nuances were referenced in Section IV of the full announcement, which is where applicants would typically find required forms, proposal formatting instructions, and directions on where and how to submit the application package.
Who can be contacted if the full announcement is not accessible electronically?
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA Region 9 provided a point of contact: Saskia van Gendt at (415) 947-4103.
What should applicants keep in mind about competitiveness?
Funding for this competition was described as relatively limited and competitive, with a small number of anticipated awards and a total estimated funding amount of $120,000.
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