Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2012 001
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 2012 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.717 Source Reduction Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 7, 2012 and posted on Feb 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $1,470,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $147,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 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 Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity designed to support practical, on-the-ground pollution prevention work that stops pollution before it is created. The core purpose of the program is source reduction and resource conservation, meaning projects should focus on changing processes, practices, materials, or technologies so that less pollution is generated in the first place and fewer raw materials, water, or other resources are consumed. A key point in this solicitation is what the program does not fund: projects that mainly reduce pollution through recycling, cleanup, treatment, disposal, or energy recovery are not considered source reduction and are therefore outside the scope of this program. In other words, the emphasis is upstream prevention rather than downstream management.
For FY 2012, the EPA announced that its Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Program Offices expected to have up to $147,000 available per EPA region, for a potential total of up to $1,470,000 across all regions, assuming Congressional appropriations are available. Awards under this program can be issued either as grants or cooperative agreements. The distinction matters because cooperative agreements typically involve more EPA involvement during project implementation than a standard grant, but the solicitation indicates the EPA may use either instrument depending on the project and regional approach. Importantly, while the opportunity is announced at the national level, the funding is awarded and managed through EPA regional P2 offices, so applicants should expect region-specific administration and oversight.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding program in the environmental category, with an estimated 20 awards expected. The funding range is relatively modest, with an award floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $147,000. This structure suggests the program is intended to fund targeted projects that can show measurable pollution prevention or conservation outcomes rather than large infrastructure or long-term remediation efforts. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost; the exact match terms and how they can be satisfied are addressed in the official announcement (notably the sections referenced for submission and eligibility details).
Eligibility is not limited to a single applicant type in the summary field, and it is instead described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with further direction to consult Section III of the announcement for detailed eligibility requirements. In practice, EPA P2 and source reduction programs commonly attract applications from organizations that can deliver technical assistance, training, process improvement support, or sector-based pollution prevention implementation (for example, nonprofits, universities, state or local entities, and similar groups), but the authoritative eligibility rules are those stated in the solicitation itself.
Key administrative details from the posting include the Funding Opportunity Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-001 and CFDA number 66.717 (Source Reduction Assistance). The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2012, with an application closing date of April 10, 2012, and an archive date of May 10, 2012. Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the acceptable submission methods and precise due-date instructions. For help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Michele Amhaz at (202) 564-8857.
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at applicants who can demonstrate credible, measurable prevention outcomes by changing how pollution is generated at the source. Competitive projects would typically be expected to show clear pathways to reduction (for example, reducing toxic chemical use, minimizing waste generation through process changes, improving operational efficiency to reduce emissions, or conserving water and materials through redesign), along with realistic implementation plans, quantifiable metrics, and a match contribution that meets EPA requirements.
Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program (EPA) - FAQs
What is the Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program?
The Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity that supports practical, on-the-ground pollution prevention (P2) work focused on stopping pollution before it is created.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is source reduction and resource conservation. Projects are expected to change processes, practices, materials, or technologies so that less pollution is generated in the first place and fewer raw materials, water, or other resources are consumed.
What types of projects are considered "source reduction" under this program?
Projects should focus on upstream prevention actions, such as modifying operations, redesigning processes, substituting materials, or adopting technologies that reduce waste and pollution generation at the source and conserve resources.
What types of projects are explicitly not funded by this program?
The program does not fund projects that mainly reduce pollution through recycling, cleanup, treatment, disposal, or energy recovery. These approaches are considered downstream management rather than source reduction and are outside the scope of this opportunity.
How much funding is available?
For FY 2012, EPA Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Program Offices expected to have up to $147,000 available per EPA region, for a potential total of up to $1,470,000 across all regions, assuming Congressional appropriations are available.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor is $10,000 and the award ceiling is $147,000.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The posting estimates approximately 20 awards.
Is this a competitive or discretionary opportunity?
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding program in the environmental category.
Who manages and awards these funds?
Although the opportunity is announced at the national level, funding is awarded and managed through EPA regional P2 offices. Applicants should expect region-specific administration and oversight.
What type of award instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards may be issued as either grants or cooperative agreements. Cooperative agreements typically involve more EPA involvement during project implementation than a standard grant, and EPA may select the instrument depending on the project and regional approach.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost. The exact match terms are addressed in the official announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The summary field lists eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and applicants are directed to consult Section III of the announcement for detailed eligibility requirements.
Are there examples of the kinds of organizations that typically apply?
While the authoritative eligibility rules are those stated in the solicitation, EPA P2 and source reduction programs commonly attract applications from organizations capable of delivering technical assistance, training, process improvement support, or sector-based pollution prevention implementation (for example, nonprofits, universities, and state or local entities).
What kinds of results are competitive applications expected to show?
Competitive projects would typically be expected to show credible, measurable prevention outcomes, such as reducing toxic chemical use, minimizing waste generation through process changes, improving operational efficiency to reduce emissions, or conserving water and materials through redesign. Projects should also include realistic implementation plans and quantifiable metrics.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 66.717 (Source Reduction Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was April 10, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 10, 2012.
How should applicants submit an application?
Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for acceptable submission methods and precise due-date instructions.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility and submission requirements?
Eligibility details are referenced in Section III of the announcement, and submission requirements and due-date instructions are referenced in Section IV of the announcement.
Who is the contact person for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Michele Amhaz at (202) 564-8857.
Is the total funding guaranteed?
No. The posting notes that availability is based on Congressional appropriations (i.e., funding is expected assuming appropriations are available).
What is the overall focus of the program compared with other environmental funding programs?
This program emphasizes upstream prevention (changing how pollution is generated at the source) rather than downstream management approaches like treatment, disposal, cleanup, recycling, or energy recovery.
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