Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R5 SMMP 2011
Apply for EPA R5 SMMP 2011
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Materials Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.808 Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2011 and posted on Mar 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional duedate and submission information.. (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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sustainable Materials Management Program (EPA R5 SMMP 2011) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, designed to support projects that improve how materials are used, reused, and managed across their full life cycle. The program is focused on advancing sustainable materials management (SMM), which is essentially a practical approach to meeting human needs while reducing the overall amount of material consumed and cutting down the environmental impacts tied to extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, and end-of-life disposal. The opportunity is specifically targeted to EPA Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and it is tied to EPA's broader strategic goal of land preservation and restoration by reducing waste and the environmental burdens associated with materials.
Funding is offered through either cooperative agreements or grants, and EPA anticipated making about three awards under this announcement. Total estimated funding for the opportunity was $100,000, with individual awards expected to fall between $30,000 (floor) and $50,000 (ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have substantial cash resources to contribute. The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 66.808, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants, indicating its alignment with solid waste reduction and materials management objectives.
The core purpose of the solicitation is to encourage proposals that directly advance SMM priorities established by EPA Region 5. While the short description emphasizes the overall SMM framework, the announcement notes that the specific regional priorities are detailed in Section I (Funding Opportunity Description) of the full solicitation. Applicants would be expected to tailor projects to those priorities and to demonstrate how their proposed work will achieve measurable progress in sustainable materials management outcomes. The EPA also explicitly encourages collaboration, signaling that proposals involving partnerships with other organizations already working in waste prevention, recycling, organics management, industrial materials efficiency, or related areas may be viewed favorably, especially when partnerships help extend reach, avoid duplicating efforts, or build durable regional capacity.
Eligibility is referenced as "Others" with additional clarification in the full announcement, and applicants are directed to Section III for definitive eligibility requirements. That generally means potential applicants should not assume eligibility based solely on the brief listing and should verify whether their organization type (for example, nonprofits, educational institutions, local governments, tribal entities, or other non-federal organizations) is included and whether any restrictions apply.
Key dates for the opportunity were as follows: it was posted on March 14, 2011, with an application closing date of May 6, 2011, and it was archived on June 5, 2011. The announcement also advises applicants to review Section IV for detailed submission requirements and any additional due date rules, which typically cover things like submission method, required forms and attachments, formatting, and timing considerations.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Rebecca Geyer at EPA Region 5, reachable at (312) 353-8314.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Sustainable Materials Management Program (EPA R5 SMMP 2011)
What is the Sustainable Materials Management Program (EPA R5 SMMP 2011)?
The Sustainable Materials Management Program (EPA R5 SMMP 2011) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5. It is intended to support projects that improve how materials are used, reused, and managed across their full life cycle.
What does "sustainable materials management (SMM)" mean in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, SMM refers to a practical approach to meeting human needs while reducing the total amount of material consumed and lowering environmental impacts associated with extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, and end-of-life disposal.
Which EPA office is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. EPA, Region 5.
What geographic area is targeted by EPA Region 5 for this program?
The opportunity is specifically targeted to EPA Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
How does this opportunity connect to EPA's broader goals?
The program is tied to EPA's strategic goal of land preservation and restoration by reducing waste and the environmental burdens associated with materials.
What types of funding instruments are used for awards under this announcement?
Funding is offered through either cooperative agreements or grants.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about three awards under this announcement.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $100,000.
What is the expected award size for individual projects?
Individual awards were expected to range from $30,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What assistance listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The associated assistance listing is CFDA 66.808, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
What is the main purpose of the solicitation?
The solicitation is intended to encourage proposals that directly advance sustainable materials management (SMM) priorities established by EPA Region 5.
Where are the specific EPA Region 5 SMM priorities described?
The announcement states that the specific regional priorities are detailed in Section I (Funding Opportunity Description) of the full solicitation.
What should applicants emphasize in their proposals?
Applicants are expected to tailor projects to EPA Region 5 priorities and show how the proposed work will achieve measurable progress in sustainable materials management outcomes.
Does EPA encourage partnerships or collaboration?
Yes. The EPA explicitly encourages collaboration, including partnerships with other organizations working in areas such as waste prevention, recycling, organics management, industrial materials efficiency, or related fields, especially when partnerships extend reach, avoid duplication, or build lasting regional capacity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others" in the brief listing, with definitive eligibility requirements provided in Section III of the full announcement. Applicants are advised not to assume eligibility from the summary alone and to verify their organization type and any restrictions in Section III.
Where can applicants find the definitive eligibility requirements?
The announcement directs applicants to Section III of the full solicitation for definitive eligibility requirements.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 14, 2011. The application closing date was May 6, 2011. The opportunity was archived on June 5, 2011.
Where are the detailed submission requirements described?
The announcement advises applicants to review Section IV for detailed submission requirements, which typically include the submission method, required forms and attachments, formatting, and timing considerations.
Who should be contacted if someone has trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
For trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Rebecca Geyer at EPA Region 5.
What is the contact phone number for the listed point of contact?
Rebecca Geyer can be reached at (312) 353-8314.
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