Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R4 SAI 09 001
Apply for EPA R4 SAI 09 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) 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 Jan 7, 2009 and posted on Jan 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 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 $268,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- All projects must occur in one or more of the Region 4 states Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY09 Request for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4, focused on helping the agricultural community meet the goals of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). The core purpose is to speed and support the transition away from higher-risk pesticides, specifically organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants, by promoting the adoption of less risky or reduced-risk pesticides, alternative pest control approaches, and more sustainable food production practices. A major emphasis is on pest management solutions for minor use crops, which typically include many fruits and vegetables that often have fewer registered pesticide options and can be especially affected when certain chemicals are restricted or phased out.
This program is designed to fund practical, field-relevant work that helps growers, extension professionals, and other agricultural stakeholders implement safer pest management strategies. Supported project types include education and training efforts, extension and outreach, on-farm or field demonstrations, and studies that evaluate or advance reduced-risk practices. In other words, the EPA is looking for projects that do more than produce reports; the intent is to help real farming operations and agricultural decision-makers shift to approaches that reduce risk to human health and the environment while still maintaining effective pest control and crop viability.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R4 SAI 09 001) falls under the environmental funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies). EPA Region 4 anticipated making about three awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $268,000. Individual awards could be as high as $100,000. No cost-sharing or matching funds were required, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is broad, covering a range of applicant types that commonly lead or partner on agricultural transition and outreach work. Eligible applicants include state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, individuals, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as further described in the full announcement. A key geographic requirement is that all funded projects must take place in one or more EPA Region 4 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Applicants needed to follow the detailed eligibility guidance in Section III of the full announcement to confirm organizational fit and any additional conditions.
The timeline for the FY09 competition was straightforward. The solicitation was posted and created on January 7, 2009, with an application closing date of February 28, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on March 30, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the official submission methods, required forms, and any specific due-date and delivery instructions.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA Region 4 provided a point of contact: Lora Lee Schroeder, reachable at 404-562-9015.
Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY09 (EPA Region 4) - FAQs
1) What is the Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY09 grant opportunity?
The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) FY09 Request for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4. It supports work that helps the agricultural community meet the goals of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by speeding and supporting the transition away from higher-risk pesticides.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to accelerate movement away from higher-risk pesticides, specifically organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants. The EPA is looking for practical efforts that promote adoption of less risky or reduced-risk pesticides, alternative pest control approaches, and more sustainable food production practices.
3) Which pesticides or pesticide categories are specifically targeted for transition?
The opportunity specifically calls out organophosphates, carbamates, and fumigants as higher-risk pesticides that the program aims to move growers away from.
4) What kinds of approaches or solutions does EPA want to promote through SAI?
Projects may promote reduced-risk pesticides, less risky pesticide options, alternative pest control approaches, and more sustainable food production practices, as long as they help real agricultural stakeholders adopt safer pest management strategies.
5) Is there a particular crop focus for SAI FY09?
Yes. A major emphasis is on pest management solutions for minor use crops. These often include many fruits and vegetables that may have fewer registered pesticide options and can be especially affected when certain chemicals are restricted or phased out.
6) What makes minor use crops a priority in this program?
Minor use crops often have limited registered pesticide choices. When higher-risk chemicals are restricted or phased out, growers of these crops can be disproportionately impacted. The program emphasizes filling those gaps with workable reduced-risk solutions and practices.
7) What types of projects are eligible or encouraged under this solicitation?
The program is designed to fund practical, field-relevant work. Supported project types include education and training, extension and outreach, on-farm or field demonstrations, and studies that evaluate or advance reduced-risk practices.
8) Does EPA want research-only projects or on-the-ground implementation?
The emphasis is on work that goes beyond producing reports. The intent is to help growers, extension professionals, and other agricultural decision-makers implement safer pest management strategies that reduce risk to human health and the environment while maintaining effective pest control and crop viability.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R4 SAI 09 001.
10) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 66.716, described as Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
11) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the environmental funding activity category.
12) How many awards did EPA Region 4 expect to make?
EPA Region 4 anticipated making about three awards under this solicitation.
13) What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $268,000.
14) What was the maximum expected award size?
Individual awards could be as high as $100,000.
15) Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated that no cost-sharing or matching funds were required.
16) Who was eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility was broad and included state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, individuals, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as further described in the full announcement.
17) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicant types.
18) Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) were listed as eligible.
19) Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were included in the eligibility list.
20) Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were listed as eligible applicants.
21) Where must the funded projects take place?
All funded projects must take place in one or more EPA Region 4 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
22) Can a project take place in more than one state?
Yes. The requirement is that projects take place in one or more EPA Region 4 states, which allows multi-state projects as long as the work occurs within the listed Region 4 states.
23) What were the key dates for the FY09 competition?
The solicitation was posted/created on January 7, 2009. The application closing date was February 28, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on March 30, 2009.
24) Where were applicants instructed to find official submission requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for official submission methods, required forms, and due-date and delivery instructions.
25) Where were applicants instructed to confirm detailed eligibility requirements?
Applicants were told to follow the detailed eligibility guidance in Section III of the full announcement to confirm organizational fit and any additional conditions.
26) Who is the EPA Region 4 point of contact for applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically?
EPA Region 4 provided a point of contact: Lora Lee Schroeder, reachable at 404-562-9015.
27) What is the overall practical outcome EPA is trying to achieve with these grants?
The program aims to help real farming operations and agricultural stakeholders shift to approaches that reduce risk to human health and the environment, while still maintaining effective pest control and crop viability.
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