Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSA 10101
Apply for EPA OSA 10101
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SUPPORT TO MANAGE THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CONFERENCE (NEMC) AS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENT SYMPOSIUM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.510 Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2010 and posted on Jul 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Individuals.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OSA 10101) sought one applicant to take the lead in managing and delivering the National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) as part of the broader Environmental Measurement Symposium. The core purpose was operational rather than research-only: EPA wanted an organization capable of planning, coordinating, and running a national-level conference that supports environmental monitoring and measurement across a wide range of programs and media. NEMC, as described in the announcement, is meant to cover essentially the full spectrum of environmental monitoring topics, including water, air (with an important limitation), solid waste, and pesticides, and it is framed as inclusive of EPA monitoring programs in areas such as hazardous waste, wastewater, drinking water, source emissions, Superfund, and pesticides. The notable exception is that NEMC does not cover monitoring for criteria pollutants in air, which are typically addressed through other dedicated air quality venues and programs.
The award mechanism was a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning EPA expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The funding activity category was Environment, and it was tied to CFDA 66.510 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development), which often supports work that strengthens environmental data quality, methods, and program support functions. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources depending on the project approach.
Eligibility was broad and included several levels of government and academic institutions, as well as individuals and other entities as allowed under the full announcement. Specifically listed eligible applicants included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and individuals, with a note that further clarification and any additional constraints were provided in Section III of the full announcement. In practice, because the work involves national conference management, applicants would typically be expected to demonstrate strong experience in event planning and administration, coordination with federal partners and stakeholder communities, and the ability to manage budgets, vendors, logistics, and program development consistent with EPA expectations under a cooperative agreement.
Key timing details reflect that this was a time-limited competition posted on July 1, 2010, with an application closing date of August 16, 2010, and an archive date of September 15, 2010. The notice also emphasized that applicants needed to consult the full announcement (especially Section IV) for the official submission methods, detailed due dates, and procedural requirements. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Lara Autry at EPA (phone 919-541-5544).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This opportunity is EPA Funding Opportunity Number EPA OSA 10101. It sought one applicant to take the lead in managing and delivering the National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) as part of the broader Environmental Measurement Symposium.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is operational rather than research-only. EPA wanted an organization capable of planning, coordinating, and running a national-level conference that supports environmental monitoring and measurement across a wide range of programs and media.
What work was the award intended to support?
The funded work focused on conference management and delivery, including planning, coordination, and execution of NEMC within the Environmental Measurement Symposium framework.
Is this a research grant?
Not primarily. While the conference content relates to environmental monitoring and measurement, the described purpose of the funding is to manage and deliver a national conference (an operational/program support function) rather than to conduct research as the main activity.
What is NEMC?
NEMC is the National Environmental Monitoring Conference. As described, it is intended to cover a broad spectrum of environmental monitoring topics and to be inclusive of EPA monitoring programs across multiple environmental media and program areas.
What environmental topics does NEMC cover?
NEMC is described as covering essentially the full spectrum of environmental monitoring topics, including water, air (with an important limitation), solid waste, and pesticides.
Which EPA monitoring program areas are included?
The announcement frames NEMC as inclusive of EPA monitoring programs in areas such as hazardous waste, wastewater, drinking water, source emissions, Superfund, and pesticides.
Is air monitoring included?
Yes, with a limitation. The opportunity notes that NEMC does not cover monitoring for criteria pollutants in air, which are typically addressed through other dedicated air quality venues and programs.
What air monitoring topics are excluded?
Monitoring for criteria pollutants in air is explicitly noted as not covered by NEMC.
What is the award type/mechanism?
The mechanism was a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means EPA expected substantial involvement during the project, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
Based on the description of a cooperative agreement, EPA expected to be actively involved in the project during planning and delivery of the conference, not simply provide funds and step back.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 66.510 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development).
What kinds of activities does CFDA 66.510 typically support?
As described in the summary, CFDA 66.510 often supports work that strengthens environmental data quality, methods, and program support functions. In this case, the program support function was the management and delivery of a national monitoring conference.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (one applicant selected).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still propose leveraged or non-federal resources?
The summary notes that while a match was not required, applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources depending on their project approach.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Specifically listed eligible applicants included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and individuals. The announcement also noted that additional clarification and any further constraints were provided in Section III of the full announcement.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were specifically listed among the eligible applicants, with the caveat that Section III of the full announcement contained further details and any additional constraints.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were listed as eligible applicants.
Which local or state government entities were eligible?
State governments, county governments, and city or township governments were listed as eligible.
Where should applicants look for the official eligibility rules?
The summary points to Section III of the full announcement for further clarification and any additional constraints on eligibility.
What kinds of capabilities would EPA likely expect from the lead organization?
Because the work involves national conference management, the description indicates applicants would typically be expected to demonstrate strong experience in event planning and administration; coordination with federal partners and stakeholder communities; and the ability to manage budgets, vendors, logistics, and program development consistent with EPA expectations under a cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was August 16, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 15, 2010.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and requirements?
The notice emphasized that applicants needed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission methods, detailed due dates, and procedural requirements.
Who is the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Lara Autry at EPA. Phone: 919-541-5544.
Does this summary replace the full announcement?
No. The information provided highlights key points, but the notice stressed consulting the full announcement for the official submission method, due dates, and procedural requirements (particularly Section IV), and for eligibility details (Section III).
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