Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R1 SAI 2010
Apply for EPA R1 SAI 2010
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program FY 2010" 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 1, 2010 and posted on Mar 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program for FY 2010 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1, focused on helping agriculture move away from higher-risk pest control approaches and toward reduced-risk pest management practices that better protect human health and the environment. A central emphasis of this program is supporting minor agricultural crop production, where growers often have fewer pest management tools and may face greater challenges adopting safer alternatives. The overall intent is practical, on-the-ground change: projects are expected to help drive real adoption of reduced-risk methods and/or ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM), not simply produce reports.
Funded activities under this Request for Applications (RFA) include education, extension, demonstrations, and studies tied to Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition goals and reduced-risk pest management in agriculture. In practice, that means proposals can center on outreach and training for growers, field demonstrations of safer practices, extension-style technical assistance, or targeted studies that help accelerate the shift away from more hazardous pesticides. The unifying requirement is that the work should meaningfully support uptake of reduced-risk pest management and IPM approaches, showing a clear pathway from project activities to changes in agricultural practice.
Eligibility is broad across public and nonprofit sectors, but with important exclusions. Eligible applicants generally include state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, federally recognized tribal governments and Native American organizations, city/township and county governments, public and private institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit institutions. Individuals and international entities are also listed among generally eligible applicant types in the announcement. For-profit organizations are not eligible. In addition, certain nonprofits are excluded: organizations described under IRS Section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. The notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for any additional eligibility details or clarifications.
The funding level for the competition is modest and designed to support a small number of focused projects. EPA expected to make about two awards, with an estimated total program funding of $100,000. Individual award sizes were anticipated to fall between $35,000 (floor) and $50,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, which can make participation more feasible for smaller organizations or projects that do not have access to substantial non-federal funds.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (EPA R1 SAI 2010) and the CFDA number 66.716, which corresponds to EPA assistance for research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies. The opportunity was posted and created on March 1, 2010, with an application closing date of April 27, 2010, and an archive date of May 27, 2010. Applicants were advised to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the accepted submission methods, required application components, and any specific deadline instructions. For help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Nancy Barmakian at 617-918-1016.
Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program (FY 2010) - FAQs
What is the Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program for FY 2010?
The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grant Program for FY 2010 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1. It is focused on helping agriculture shift away from higher-risk pest control approaches and toward reduced-risk pest management practices that better protect human health and the environment.
Which EPA office is offering this opportunity?
This grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overall intent is practical, on-the-ground change. Projects are expected to help drive real adoption of reduced-risk pest management methods and/or ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM), rather than simply producing reports.
Does the program emphasize any particular type of agriculture?
Yes. A central emphasis is supporting minor agricultural crop production, where growers often have fewer pest management tools and may face greater challenges adopting safer alternatives.
What types of activities can be funded under this RFA?
Funded activities include education, extension, demonstrations, and studies tied to Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) transition goals and reduced-risk pest management in agriculture.
What are examples of eligible project approaches mentioned in the announcement?
Examples described include outreach and training for growers, field demonstrations of safer practices, extension-style technical assistance, and targeted studies that help accelerate the shift away from more hazardous pesticides.
What is the required focus across all funded projects?
Regardless of the specific activity type, the work should meaningfully support the uptake of reduced-risk pest management and IPM approaches, with a clear pathway from project activities to actual changes in agricultural practice.
Are projects that mainly produce reports considered responsive?
The program emphasizes adoption and practical change and notes that projects are expected to drive real adoption of reduced-risk methods and/or IPM, not simply produce reports.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad across public and nonprofit sectors. Generally eligible applicant types listed include state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, federally recognized tribal governments and Native American organizations, city/township and county governments, public and private institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit institutions. Individuals and international entities are also listed among generally eligible applicant types in the announcement.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. For-profit organizations are not eligible for this opportunity.
Are there any nonprofit organizations that are not eligible?
Yes. Organizations described under IRS Section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities (as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995) are not eligible to apply.
Where should applicants look for additional eligibility details or clarifications?
The notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for any additional eligibility details or clarifications.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make about two awards.
What is the estimated total funding available for the program?
The estimated total program funding for this competition is $100,000.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual award sizes were anticipated to range from $35,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA R1 SAI 2010.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 66.716.
What does CFDA 66.716 generally cover?
CFDA 66.716 corresponds to EPA assistance for research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 1, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 27, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 27, 2010.
How were applicants instructed to confirm submission methods and required application components?
Applicants were advised to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for accepted submission methods, required application components, and any specific deadline instructions.
Who is the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for help accessing the full announcement is Nancy Barmakian at 617-918-1016.
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