Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R4 WPD 2012 SFL
Apply for EPA R4 WPD 2012 SFL
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Studies South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative/Land Based Sources of Pollution" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements Section 104(b)(3) of.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2012 and posted on May 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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:
This funding opportunity is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on supporting targeted "Special Studies" that strengthen the science behind water quality protection and coral reef management in South Florida, with a central emphasis on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). The Sanctuary was established by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-605) and covers roughly 2,900 square nautical miles of nearshore waters stretching from Biscayne Bay to the Dry Tortugas. A key feature of that 1990 law is that it required EPA and the State of Florida, in consultation with NOAA, to create a formal Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) for the Sanctuary. The FKNMS is notable because it was the first designated marine sanctuary specifically required to have a WQPP, and later federal amendments in 1992 reinforced that EPA and Florida must implement the program cooperatively with NOAA.
The purpose of the "Special Studies" component is to fund research that helps identify, explain, and predict the processes driving spatial and temporal change in the Sanctuary ecosystem. In practical terms, EPA is looking for proposals that answer high-priority scientific questions that decision-makers need in order to protect water quality and reduce stressors affecting coral reefs and associated habitats. The announcement ties eligibility for project topics to the "High Priority Research Needs" laid out in the FKNMS Comprehensive Science Plan. While the notice mentions that only some of those priority needs are listed in the announcement itself, the broader menu of eligible priorities is contained in the Comprehensive Science Plan, and proposals are expected to align clearly with those stated needs rather than pursuing unrelated or purely academic research.
From a program context standpoint, the WQPP was developed over several years beginning in 1991 through collaboration among EPA, the State of Florida, NOAA, and a wide group of federal, state, and local agencies, university scientists, environmental organizations, and the public. The final WQPP document was approved by the WQPP Steering Committee in September 1996 and sets out the rationale and strategies meant to achieve the program goals. This grant opportunity essentially acts as a mechanism to fill critical science gaps that support those strategies, improve understanding of cause-and-effect relationships in the ecosystem, and improve the ability of agencies to target and evaluate management actions, particularly those related to water quality and land-based pollution influences affecting the Keys and nearby reef systems.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R4-WPD-2012-SFL and falls under CFDA 66.436 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements), authorized under Section 104(b)(3). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant, such as coordination, technical input, or collaboration during project performance. The estimated total funding available is $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 and an award floor listed as $0, and EPA anticipated making 2 awards under this announcement. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Timing details show the opportunity was posted on May 4, 2012, with an application closing date of June 8, 2012, and it was archived on July 8, 2012. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission instructions, acceptable methods of submission, and the definitive due date requirements. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with the formal eligibility rules deferred to Section III of the full announcement, meaning applicants needed to review the complete notice to confirm whether their organization type and project approach were allowed.
For practical next steps, the listing provides a point of contact for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement: Ms. Morgan Jackson at EPA (404-562-9393, jackson.morgan@epa.gov). Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a small, targeted research funding call intended to support high-priority science needs under the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program and related South Florida coral reef and land-based source pollution initiatives, with the explicit goal of producing actionable knowledge that supports ecosystem protection and management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary cooperative agreement to support targeted "Special Studies" that strengthen the science used for water quality protection and coral reef management in South Florida, with a central emphasis on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS).
What is the main purpose of the "Special Studies" funding?
The purpose is to fund research that helps identify, explain, and predict the processes driving spatial and temporal change in the Sanctuary ecosystem. EPA is specifically looking for studies that address high-priority scientific questions needed by decision-makers to protect water quality and reduce stressors affecting coral reefs and associated habitats.
What geographic area is the program focused on?
The focus is the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which covers roughly 2,900 square nautical miles of nearshore waters stretching from Biscayne Bay to the Dry Tortugas. The opportunity is framed around supporting science relevant to the Sanctuary and related South Florida coral reef and land-based source pollution concerns.
What is the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), and why is it important here?
The FKNMS was established by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-605). A key feature of that law is that it required EPA and the State of Florida, in consultation with NOAA, to create a formal Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) for the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is notable for being the first designated marine sanctuary specifically required to have a WQPP, and later federal amendments in 1992 reinforced that EPA and Florida must implement the program cooperatively with NOAA.
What is the Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) in this context?
The WQPP is the formal program required by the 1990 Sanctuary law and developed beginning in 1991 through collaboration among EPA, the State of Florida, NOAA, and many other partners (including agencies, university scientists, environmental organizations, and the public). The final WQPP document was approved by the WQPP Steering Committee in September 1996 and outlines the rationale and strategies intended to achieve program goals. This funding opportunity supports research meant to fill critical science gaps that help implement and evaluate those strategies.
What types of projects does EPA want to fund under this call?
EPA is looking for proposals that answer high-priority scientific questions tied to protecting water quality and reducing stressors on coral reefs and related habitats. The studies should improve understanding of cause-and-effect relationships in the ecosystem and improve the ability of agencies to target and evaluate management actions, particularly those connected to water quality and land-based pollution influences affecting the Keys and nearby reef systems.
Do proposed projects need to align with any specific science priorities?
Yes. Eligibility for project topics is tied to the "High Priority Research Needs" described in the FKNMS Comprehensive Science Plan. While only some priority needs are listed in the announcement, the broader set of eligible priorities is contained in the Comprehensive Science Plan, and proposals are expected to clearly align with those stated needs rather than pursue unrelated or purely academic research.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally means EPA expects substantial involvement during project performance beyond simply providing funds, such as coordination, technical input, or collaboration while the project is underway.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-R4-WPD-2012-SFL. The program is listed under CFDA 66.436 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements), authorized under Section 104(b)(3).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $200,000. The award ceiling is $200,000, and the award floor is listed as $0. EPA anticipated making 2 awards under this announcement.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The formal eligibility rules are deferred to Section III of the full announcement, meaning applicants needed to review the complete notice to confirm whether their organization type and project approach were eligible.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission instructions, acceptable methods of submission, and definitive due date requirements.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2012. The application closing date was June 8, 2012. The opportunity was archived on July 8, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the opportunity was archived on July 8, 2012, and the application deadline was June 8, 2012.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making 2 awards under this announcement.
What kinds of outcomes is EPA trying to achieve through these studies?
The studies are meant to produce actionable knowledge that supports ecosystem protection and management. The announcement emphasizes improving the science behind water quality protection and coral reef management by filling key science gaps, strengthening understanding of ecosystem processes, and improving agencies' ability to target and evaluate management actions tied to water quality and land-based pollution influences.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement is Ms. Morgan Jackson at EPA: 404-562-9393, jackson.morgan@epa.gov.
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