Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R8 2009 010
Apply for EPA R8 2009 010
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Practices and Regional Priorities Grant Program" 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 66.717 Source Reduction Assistance 66.808 Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2009 and posted on May 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 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 $246,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sustainable Practices and Regional Priorities Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R8 2009 010) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals designed to fund practical, on-the-ground environmental projects within the geographic boundaries of EPA Region 8. The opportunity is offered as discretionary funding, and awards may be issued as either grants or cooperative agreements, meaning EPA may have varying levels of involvement during project implementation depending on the award type and project needs. The program focuses on advancing sustainable environmental practices and addressing specific regional priorities by supporting projects that reduce pollution, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen waste and chemical management in targeted settings.
Funding under this RFP is organized across four distinct Region 8 program areas. The first is the Source Reduction Assistance (Pollution Prevention) Program, which generally supports efforts to prevent pollution at the source by reducing hazardous materials use, minimizing waste generation, and improving operational efficiency before pollution is created. The second is the Strategic Agricultural Initiative, which is oriented toward environmental improvements connected to agricultural activities, often emphasizing practices that reduce impacts to soil, water, and air while maintaining productive operations. The third is the Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Grant Initiative, which typically centers on materials management, conservation, and waste reduction strategies, including approaches that encourage recycling, reuse, and more sustainable resource consumption. The fourth is the School Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3); an important constraint applies here: all SC3-funded work must be performed on tribal lands in Region 8, reflecting a targeted focus on safer chemical management and removal of legacy or surplus chemicals in school environments serving tribal communities.
The EPA anticipated making approximately four awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $246,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $10,000 to a ceiling of $60,000, giving applicants flexibility to propose smaller, focused projects or larger efforts that remain within the stated cap. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower the barrier for eligible applicants by allowing proposals to be built around the project’s technical merits and feasibility rather than requiring additional non-federal funds.
This funding opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA program numbers, reflecting the breadth of eligible project activities and EPA program alignment: 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies), 66.717 (Source Reduction Assistance), and 66.808 (Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants). In practical terms, that mix suggests the RFP was open to a range of project types, from education and training initiatives to demonstrations and applied implementation work, as long as the proposals aligned with one of the four listed Region 8 program areas and were carried out within the Region 8 footprint.
Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the notice also references “Others” with the instruction to review Section III of the full announcement for additional eligibility details and any limitations or clarifications. Because eligibility can vary by program area and by the nature of the applicant (for example, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, universities, or other entities), the RFP directs applicants to the full announcement for the definitive requirements. The key geographic and programmatic eligibility condition highlighted in the summary is the SC3 restriction to tribal lands within Region 8.
Key administrative dates indicate the opportunity was posted and created on May 20, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 29, 2009, and an archive date of July 29, 2009. The notice instructs applicants to consult Section IV of the full announcement for the exact submission methods, required forms, and any detailed due-date rules, which is typical for federal RFPs where application packages may involve specific portals or formatting and may require components such as workplans, budgets, and reporting commitments.
For assistance accessing the full announcement or for questions tied to the opportunity documentation, the listed contact was Gerard Bulanowski at EPA Region 8, reachable at 303-312-6141.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Sustainable Practices and Regional Priorities Grant Program?
The Sustainable Practices and Regional Priorities Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R8 2009 010) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals (RFP) that funds practical, on-the-ground environmental projects carried out within the geographic boundaries of EPA Region 8. The program is intended to advance sustainable environmental practices and address specific regional priorities by supporting projects that reduce pollution, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen waste and chemical management in targeted settings.
Which EPA office is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R8 2009 010.
Is this funding issued as a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Awards may be issued as either grants or cooperative agreements. This means EPA may have varying levels of involvement during project implementation depending on the award type and the project needs.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making under this competition?
EPA anticipated making approximately four awards under this competition.
What is the total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $246,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (floor) to $60,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What types of projects does this program fund?
The program focuses on practical projects that reduce pollution, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen waste and chemical management in targeted settings, as long as the work aligns with one of the four Region 8 program areas described in the RFP and takes place within EPA Region 8.
What are the four Region 8 program areas under this RFP?
Funding is organized across four Region 8 program areas:
- Source Reduction Assistance (Pollution Prevention) Program
- Strategic Agricultural Initiative
- Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Grant Initiative
- School Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3)
What is the Source Reduction Assistance (Pollution Prevention) Program intended to support?
This program area generally supports efforts to prevent pollution at the source by reducing hazardous materials use, minimizing waste generation, and improving operational efficiency before pollution is created.
What is the Strategic Agricultural Initiative focused on?
This program area is oriented toward environmental improvements connected to agricultural activities, often emphasizing practices that reduce impacts to soil, water, and air while maintaining productive operations.
What is the Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) Grant Initiative focused on?
This program area typically centers on materials management, conservation, and waste reduction strategies, including approaches that encourage recycling, reuse, and more sustainable resource consumption.
What is the School Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3) and what special restriction applies?
SC3 focuses on safer chemical management and the removal of legacy or surplus chemicals in school environments. A key restriction applies: all SC3-funded work must be performed on tribal lands in EPA Region 8.
Where must projects be located to be eligible?
Projects must be conducted within the geographic boundaries of EPA Region 8. In addition, for SC3 projects specifically, all funded work must be performed on tribal lands in Region 8.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The notice also references "Others" and instructs applicants to review Section III of the full announcement for additional eligibility details, limitations, and clarifications.
Does eligibility vary depending on the program area or applicant type?
Yes. The notice indicates eligibility can vary by program area and by the nature of the applicant (for example, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, universities, or other entities). Applicants are directed to Section III of the full announcement for definitive requirements.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA program numbers:
- 66.716 - Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies
- 66.717 - Source Reduction Assistance
- 66.808 - Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants
What do the listed CFDA numbers imply about the kinds of activities that may be supported?
The mix of CFDA numbers suggests the RFP was open to a range of project types, including education and training initiatives, demonstrations, studies, and applied implementation work, as long as proposals aligned with one of the four Region 8 program areas and were carried out within the Region 8 footprint.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 20, 2009. The original and current closing date was June 29, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 29, 2009.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and required forms?
The notice instructs applicants to consult Section IV of the full announcement for the exact submission methods, required forms, and detailed due-date rules.
Who is the contact person for questions about the opportunity documentation?
The listed contact for assistance accessing the full announcement or for questions tied to the opportunity documentation was Gerard Bulanowski at EPA Region 8.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The contact phone number provided is 303-312-6141.
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