Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OECA OEJ 09 01
Apply for EPA OECA OEJ 09 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM (SEJCA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2009 and posted on Feb 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $160,000.00 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) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity designed to support projects that directly address environmental justice concerns in communities experiencing disproportionate environmental and public health burdens. Through this program, EPA is looking for proposals from eligible organizations that are willing to partner closely with affected community members and their representative organizations. The central expectation is not just community outreach, but real collaboration that leads to meaningful and measurable improvements in environmental conditions and/or public health outcomes during the project period.
SEJCA is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means EPA anticipates a more hands-on relationship with awardees than a standard grant. The purpose is to give recipients the resources to work with communities to better understand local environmental justice issues, promote practical solutions, and integrate approaches that can reduce or mitigate the specific problems identified. The program emphasizes results: applicants are expected to define what improvement looks like, track progress, and demonstrate measurable outcomes rather than limiting the work to planning or general education alone. The notice also signals that funded work may begin with focused mitigation efforts in a community and then expand into broader, more comprehensive strategies over time.
This opportunity was posted on February 13, 2009, with an application deadline of April 10, 2009, and an archive date of May 10, 2009. EPA anticipated making about five awards under this cycle. The estimated total program funding was $800,000, and the maximum funding per award (the award ceiling) was $160,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which lowers the barrier for participation by entities that may not have additional funds available to contribute.
Eligible applicants included state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, with the listing also indicating that other entities might be eligible depending on details provided in the full announcement (specifically in the section addressing eligibility). Because the eligibility category includes a reference to additional clarification in the full text, applicants would need to consult Section III of the announcement to confirm whether their organization type qualifies and whether any special conditions apply.
For those needing access help or clarification, the EPA provided a direct contact: Sheila Lewis at (202) 564-0152. The official opportunity identifier is Funding Opportunity Number EPA OECA OEJ 09 01, and it falls under the environmental funding activity category.
State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA) - FAQs
What is the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA)?
SEJCA is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity intended to support projects that directly address environmental justice concerns in communities facing disproportionate environmental and public health burdens.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to fund work that produces meaningful and measurable improvements in environmental conditions and/or public health outcomes within the project period, specifically in communities experiencing disproportionate burdens.
What types of problems is SEJCA meant to address?
SEJCA is focused on environmental justice issues tied to environmental and public health burdens that disproportionately affect certain communities. The program supports projects designed to reduce or mitigate the specific problems identified in those communities.
What does EPA expect from applicants in terms of community involvement?
EPA expects more than outreach. Applicants are expected to partner closely with affected community members and representative organizations in a way that reflects real collaboration and leads to measurable improvements.
Does the program fund planning and education activities?
The program emphasizes results and measurable outcomes. Applicants are expected to demonstrate improvements rather than limiting the project to planning or general education alone.
What does it mean that SEJCA is a cooperative agreement?
SEJCA is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that EPA anticipates a more hands-on relationship with awardees than with a standard grant.
How hands-on will EPA be with awardees?
The notice indicates that EPA anticipates a more hands-on relationship under a cooperative agreement structure. Specific levels of involvement would be defined through the cooperative agreement during the award process.
What kinds of outcomes are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to define what improvement looks like, track progress, and demonstrate measurable outcomes, showing tangible improvements in environmental conditions and/or public health.
Can projects start small and expand over time?
Yes. The notice indicates that funded work may begin with focused mitigation efforts in a community and then expand into broader, more comprehensive strategies over time.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 13, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 10, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 10, 2009.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about five awards under this cycle.
What was the total estimated funding available under this cycle?
The estimated total program funding was $800,000.
What was the maximum amount available per award?
The award ceiling (maximum funding per award) was $160,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also indicates that other entities might be eligible depending on details in the full announcement.
Does the opportunity mention that additional eligibility details may apply?
Yes. The eligibility category references additional clarification in the full text, indicating applicants should consult Section III of the announcement to confirm eligibility and any special conditions.
Where should applicants look to confirm eligibility requirements?
Applicants would need to consult Section III of the full announcement, which addresses eligibility.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official identifier is Funding Opportunity Number EPA OECA OEJ 09 01.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the environmental funding activity category.
Who can be contacted for access help or clarification?
The EPA provided a contact person for access help or clarification: Sheila Lewis at (202) 564-0152.
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