Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R6 SAI 2010
Apply for EPA R6 SAI 2010
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY 2010 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 Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Mar 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010 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 $125,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Individuals Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments State governments City or township 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 Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY 2010 Request for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6, aimed at helping agriculture move toward reduced-risk pest management practices that better protect human health and the environment. The program emphasizes practical, on-the-ground changes in how pests are managed, with a strong focus on minor agricultural crop production, where fewer pest management tools may be available and where transitioning to safer approaches can be especially valuable. The overall intent is to support projects that lead to real adoption of reduced-risk practices and/or ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM), aligning with goals associated with the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition.
Funding under this opportunity supports activities such as education and outreach, extension services, demonstrations, and studies that encourage growers and agricultural communities to shift away from higher-risk pesticide use and toward safer, more sustainable pest control strategies. In practice, this can include training and public education for growers and applicators, field demonstrations that show how reduced-risk tools perform in local conditions, and applied studies that help validate or fine-tune IPM approaches. The common thread across eligible project types is that they should be designed to produce measurable movement toward adoption of reduced-risk pest management approaches rather than remaining purely theoretical.
EPA anticipated making about two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available was $125,000, with individual awards expected to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $75,000 (award ceiling). No cost sharing or matching was required, which can lower barriers for applicants that may not have access to non-federal matching funds. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the program is listed under CFDA number 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies).
A wide range of applicants were considered eligible. Eligible entities included state governments, county and city/township governments, federally recognized tribal governments and Native American organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, hospitals and laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, individuals, and even international entities, as described in the announcement. At the same time, there were notable restrictions: for-profit organizations were not eligible to apply, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engage in lobbying activities (as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995) were also ineligible. The announcement directs applicants to Section III for detailed eligibility conditions and clarifications, which is important because eligibility in federal RFAs often depends on organizational type, legal status, and compliance with specific federal definitions.
Key administrative dates for the FY 2010 cycle were as follows: the opportunity was posted on March 5, 2010, with an application closing date of April 30, 2010, and an archive date of May 30, 2010. The notice indicates that applicants should rely on the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the authoritative submission requirements, accepted submission methods, and any deadline nuances. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Eugene Thilsted at (214) 665-2782.
In short, this EPA Region 6 SAI grant opportunity is structured to fund a small number of targeted projects that help agricultural producers, especially those involved in minor crops, transition toward reduced-risk pest management and ecologically based IPM through applied education, extension, demonstrations, and studies, with modest award sizes, no match requirement, and eligibility limited primarily to public entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribes, and other non-commercial applicants.
Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY 2010 (EPA Region 6) - FAQs
What is the Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY 2010 grant opportunity?
The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY 2010 Request for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6. It is intended to help agriculture move toward reduced-risk pest management practices that better protect human health and the environment.
What is the main goal of this funding?
The goal is to support projects that lead to real, on-the-ground adoption of reduced-risk pest management practices and/or ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Projects are expected to encourage measurable movement away from higher-risk pesticide use and toward safer, more sustainable pest control strategies.
How does this opportunity relate to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
The program emphasizes ecologically based IPM approaches as part of a transition to reduced-risk pest management. The intent is to fund applied work that helps validate, demonstrate, and drive adoption of IPM practices in real agricultural settings.
Is there a special focus on any type of crop or agricultural sector?
Yes. A strong emphasis is placed on minor agricultural crop production. The announcement notes that minor crops may have fewer pest management tools available, making transitions to reduced-risk approaches especially valuable.
What kinds of projects and activities are supported?
Funding supports applied, practical activities that encourage adoption of reduced-risk pest management, including:
- Education and outreach
- Extension services
- Demonstrations (including field demonstrations showing performance under local conditions)
- Studies (including applied studies that validate or fine-tune IPM approaches)
- Public education and training for growers and applicators
Are purely theoretical or research-only projects appropriate for this program?
The announcement emphasizes that projects should be designed to produce measurable movement toward adoption of reduced-risk pest management approaches rather than remaining purely theoretical.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about two awards under this announcement.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was $125,000.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (award floor) to $75,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 66.716, described as Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
Who was eligible to apply?
The announcement indicates a wide range of eligible applicants, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Hospitals and laboratories
- Other public or private nonprofit institutions
- Individuals
- International entities (as described in the announcement)
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations were not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
Are any nonprofits excluded from eligibility?
Yes. The announcement states that 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engage in lobbying activities (as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995) were ineligible.
Where are the detailed eligibility rules and clarifications located?
The announcement directs applicants to Section III for detailed eligibility conditions and clarifications.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 5, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 30, 2010.
Where should applicants look for official submission requirements and methods?
The notice indicates applicants should rely on the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the authoritative submission requirements, accepted submission methods, and any deadline nuances.
Who is the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Eugene Thilsted at (214) 665-2782.
Which EPA office administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6.
What outcomes is EPA looking for from funded projects?
The common thread across eligible project types is that they should support measurable adoption of reduced-risk pest management practices and/or ecologically based IPM, helping growers and agricultural communities transition away from higher-risk pesticide use.
How does this opportunity align with broader federal goals mentioned in the announcement?
The intent includes aligning with goals associated with the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition by supporting practical projects that help move pest management toward reduced-risk approaches.
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