Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R2 DECA PTSB 08 01
Apply for EPA R2 DECA PTSB 08 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategic Agricultural Initiative FY09 Request for Applications" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 3, 2008 and posted on Oct 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 11, 2008 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strategic Agricultural Initiative FY09 Request for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2, aimed at helping the agricultural community meet the goals of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). The focus is on practical, on-the-ground work that helps growers and other agricultural stakeholders transition away from higher-risk pesticide classes, specifically organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants. In place of those products, the program encourages adoption of lower-risk and reduced-risk pesticides, along with non-chemical or alternative pest control approaches and broader sustainable food-production practices that reduce reliance on hazardous pest management tools.
The grant is designed to fund projects that move knowledge into practice. EPA Region 2 indicates support for education and outreach, extension-style assistance, demonstrations, and studies that help farmers and agricultural decision-makers implement reduced-risk pest management strategies consistent with FQPA-related protections. In other words, the intent is not only research for its own sake, but also applied work that informs real-world pest management decisions, shows workable alternatives in field conditions, and helps agricultural operations shift to safer and more sustainable methods over time.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number EPA R2 DECA PTSB 08 01 and falls under the Environmental funding activity category. The assistance instrument is a grant, and the program anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding available is $50,000, and the listing is associated with CFDA number 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies). The announcement specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute a defined percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Eligibility includes a range of public-sector and higher-education institutions, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and state governments. The notice also indicates there may be additional eligible applicant types under an "Others" category, with the definitive eligibility rules and any clarifications provided in Section III of the full announcement. Applicants are directed to the full announcement for submission requirements and instructions, including Section IV for details on application methods and due dates.
Key dates provided in the public synopsis include a posted date of October 3, 2008, with an application closing date of December 11, 2008, and an archive date of January 10, 2009. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Audrey Moore at (732) 906-6809.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Strategic Agricultural Initiative FY09 Request for Applications?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2. The initiative is aimed at helping the agricultural community meet the goals of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by supporting practical projects that reduce reliance on higher-risk pesticides and promote safer pest management approaches.
Which EPA office is offering this grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund applied, on-the-ground work that helps growers and other agricultural stakeholders transition away from higher-risk pesticide classes and adopt lower-risk strategies that align with FQPA-related protections.
Which pesticide classes is the program trying to move agriculture away from?
The initiative specifically targets a transition away from organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants.
What kinds of alternatives does the program encourage?
The program encourages adoption of lower-risk and reduced-risk pesticides, as well as non-chemical or alternative pest control approaches and broader sustainable food-production practices that reduce reliance on hazardous pest management tools.
Is this grant focused on research, implementation, or both?
It is focused on moving knowledge into practice. EPA Region 2 describes support for applied work such as education and outreach, extension-style assistance, demonstrations, and studies that help farmers and agricultural decision-makers implement reduced-risk pest management strategies. The intent is not research for its own sake, but work that informs real-world decisions and shows workable alternatives under field conditions.
What types of activities does EPA Region 2 say it supports under this initiative?
EPA Region 2 indicates support for education and outreach, extension-style assistance, demonstrations, and studies that help growers and other stakeholders implement reduced-risk pest management strategies consistent with FQPA-related protections.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R2 DECA PTSB 08 01.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Environmental funding activity category.
What type of assistance instrument is being used?
The assistance instrument is a grant.
How many awards does EPA anticipate making?
The announcement states that EPA anticipated making one award.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $50,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a defined percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply based on the synopsis?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and state governments. The notice also indicates there may be additional eligible applicant types under an "Others" category.
Where are the definitive eligibility rules explained?
The notice directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for definitive eligibility rules and any clarifications.
Where can applicants find submission requirements, application methods, and due dates?
Applicants are directed to the full announcement for submission requirements and instructions, including Section IV for details on application methods and due dates.
What are the key dates listed in the public synopsis?
The posted date is October 3, 2008. The application closing date is December 11, 2008. The archive date is January 10, 2009.
Who is the contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Audrey Moore at (732) 906-6809.
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