Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R4 SRTWI 2011 1
Apply for EPA R4 SRTWI 2011 1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Southeastern U.S. Regional Targeted Watersheds Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 9, 2011 and posted on Sep 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 4, 2011 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 $227,521.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Southeastern U.S. Regional Targeted Watersheds Initiative is a discretionary EPA Region 4 grant program that supports targeted, short-term, measurable work aimed at improving water quality through research-driven watershed strategies rather than full-scale restoration construction. It is offered under Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3) and is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning EPA expects to have a more active partnership role than with a typical grant. EPA Region 4 anticipated making roughly 3 to 7 awards to eligible entities that serve Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Indian Tribes within the Region 4 boundary.
The core purpose of the program is to fund either (1) studies that evaluate a series of possible watershed restoration approaches to determine whether they produce short-term, measurable environmental results, or (2) demonstration projects that test new and innovative approaches to water quality improvement. The emphasis is on learning what works (and how well it works) in real watershed conditions, using clear measurement tools and evaluation methods. A strong example of an eligible concept would be a watershed organization that has identified specific threats or impairments, proposes a coordinated set of interrelated actions to address them, and includes monitoring and assessment methods that can document outcomes and judge success over the project period.
A key limitation is that traditional watershed restoration or other site-specific implementation projects are not eligible if they are essentially stand-alone implementation or construction efforts. The program is not designed to pay for routine on-the-ground restoration as an end in itself. That said, limited implementation of pollution control measures can be funded when it is necessary to carry out the study or demonstration, such as installing a practice or intervention specifically so it can be tested, monitored, and evaluated. Work involving wildlife can also be supported, but only when it is part of a study or demonstration tied directly to understanding or addressing water pollution, such as evaluating how habitat or species indicators relate to pollution sources, impacts, or reduction strategies.
EPA also draws a firm line around activities that are required by, or regulated under, the Clean Water Act. The announcement specifically calls out development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Phase II Stormwater projects as ineligible for funding. However, the program can support implementation of the non-regulatory components of TMDLs, such as watershed-plan elements addressing nonpoint source pollution, as long as the work fits the study or demonstration focus and is paired with appropriate measurement of environmental results.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity (EPA R4 SRTWI 2011 1) had an estimated total funding amount of $227,521, with individual awards expected to range from $30,000 (floor) to $75,000 (ceiling). Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contribution consistent with the terms described in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted September 9, 2011, and closed November 4, 2011 (archived December 4, 2011). Eligibility is described broadly in the notice as "Others (see text field...)" with the specific eligible applicant types and requirements directed to Section III of the full announcement.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Marjan Farzaad at (404) 562-9420.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Southeastern U.S. Regional Targeted Watersheds Initiative (SRTWI)?
The Southeastern U.S. Regional Targeted Watersheds Initiative is a discretionary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 grant program that supports targeted, short-term, measurable work to improve water quality. The program emphasizes research-driven watershed strategies and learning what works in real-world watershed conditions, rather than funding full-scale construction or routine restoration as an end in itself.
2) Which EPA office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by EPA Region 4.
3) What is the legal authority for this funding?
The funding is offered under Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3).
4) Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means EPA expects to play a more active partnership role than with a typical grant.
5) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to fund work that can produce short-term, measurable environmental results and generate practical knowledge about watershed approaches. The program is geared toward evaluating and demonstrating water quality improvement strategies using clear measurement tools and evaluation methods.
6) What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program funds two primary categories of work:
- Studies that evaluate a series of possible watershed restoration approaches to determine whether they produce short-term, measurable environmental results.
- Demonstration projects that test new and innovative approaches to water quality improvement.
7) What is the program looking for in a strong project concept?
A strong example described in the opportunity is a watershed organization that (a) has identified specific threats or impairments, (b) proposes a coordinated set of interrelated actions to address them, and (c) includes monitoring and assessment methods to document outcomes and judge success during the project period.
8) Does the program pay for full-scale watershed restoration construction?
No. Traditional watershed restoration or other site-specific implementation projects are not eligible if they are essentially stand-alone implementation or construction efforts. The program is not intended to pay for routine on-the-ground restoration as the end goal.
9) Can any on-the-ground implementation be funded at all?
Yes, but only in a limited way. The program can fund limited implementation of pollution control measures when that implementation is necessary to carry out a study or demonstration (for example, installing a practice or intervention specifically so it can be tested, monitored, and evaluated).
10) Can projects involving wildlife be funded?
Wildlife-related work can be supported only when it is part of a study or demonstration that is directly tied to understanding or addressing water pollution. An example provided is evaluating how habitat or species indicators relate to pollution sources, pollution impacts, or pollution reduction strategies.
11) Are projects required by the Clean Water Act eligible for funding?
No. The program draws a firm line around activities that are required by, or regulated under, the Clean Water Act.
12) Are Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) eligible for funding under this program?
No. The announcement specifically identifies development of TMDLs as ineligible for funding.
13) Are Phase II Stormwater projects eligible for funding?
No. The announcement specifically identifies Phase II Stormwater projects as ineligible for funding.
14) If TMDL development is ineligible, can any work related to TMDLs be supported?
Yes, some related work can be supported. The program can support implementation of non-regulatory components of TMDLs (such as watershed-plan elements addressing nonpoint source pollution) as long as the work fits the study or demonstration focus and includes appropriate measurement of environmental results.
15) What geographic area does EPA Region 4 cover for this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Indian Tribes within the EPA Region 4 boundary.
16) Approximately how many awards did EPA Region 4 expect to make?
EPA Region 4 anticipated making roughly 3 to 7 awards.
17) How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount for the opportunity was $227,521.
18) What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $30,000 (floor) to $75,000 (ceiling).
19) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, and applicants needed to plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the terms described in the full announcement.
20) What is the opportunity number or identifier?
The opportunity is identified as EPA R4 SRTWI 2011 1.
21) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on September 9, 2011, and it closed on November 4, 2011. It was archived on December 4, 2011.
22) Who was expected to be eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly in the notice as "Others (see text field...)", with the specific eligible applicant types and requirements directed to Section III of the full announcement.
23) Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed EPA contact for assistance accessing the full announcement was Marjan Farzaad at (404) 562-9420.
24) What is the program trying to measure or prove through funded projects?
The program is focused on producing short-term, measurable environmental results and using monitoring and assessment methods to document outcomes and evaluate success over the project period.
25) Why does the program emphasize studies and demonstrations instead of routine restoration?
Based on the description, the emphasis is on learning what works (and how well it works) in actual watershed conditions, using research-driven strategies and clear evaluation methods, rather than treating construction or implementation as the primary endpoint.
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