Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OW OGWDW 14 01
Apply for EPA OW OGWDW 14 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.424 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements Section 104(b)(3) of.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2014 Please see the announcement for additional 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 $12,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA funding opportunity (EPA-OW-OGWDW-14-01) supports nationwide training and technical assistance efforts aimed at improving drinking water safety and overall water quality, with a particular focus on smaller systems and underserved communities. The core purpose is to help small public water systems build the operational, managerial, and technical capacity needed to achieve and sustain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). At the same time, it funds assistance that improves water quality outcomes under the Clean Water Act (CWA) by helping small publicly owned wastewater systems, communities that rely on onsite or decentralized wastewater treatment (such as septic systems), and private well owners address common water quality problems and prevent contamination.
The assistance funded through this opportunity is intended to be practical and broadly accessible. Programs are expected to deliver training, tools, and hands-on technical support that can be used in both rural and urban settings, and they must also be made available to personnel working for tribally owned and operated systems. In other words, the work is not meant to be limited to one small region or a narrow audience; it is designed to strengthen compliance and water protection capacity across the country, including in Tribal communities and in places where systems may have limited staff, limited budgets, aging infrastructure, or limited access to specialized expertise.
The grant is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means EPA anticipates being substantially involved in the project as it is carried out (for example, through collaboration on workplans, deliverables, or coordination with other national water programs). The activity category is environmental, and the funding aligns with EPA Strategic Plan (FY 2014-2018) Goal 2, "Protecting America s Waters," specifically Objective 2.1 (Protect Human Health) and Objective 2.2 (Protect and Restore Watersheds and Aquatic Ecosystems). In practical terms, the agency is tying this funding to outcomes such as safer drinking water, better system performance, reduced health risks, and improved protection of watersheds and aquatic environments.
Funding is listed with an estimated total of $12,700,000 and an expected nine awards. The award ceiling is $8,000,000, with an award floor of $0 (meaning the announcement does not guarantee a minimum award size). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the announcement terms. The opportunity references CFDA numbers 66.424 (SDWA Section 1442-related training and technical assistance) and 66.436 (CWA Section 104(b)(3) related surveys, studies, investigations, demonstrations, and training/cooperative agreements), reflecting the dual drinking water and water quality focus.
Key dates in the notice show the opportunity was posted July 16, 2014, with an application deadline of September 2, 2014, and an archive date of October 2, 2014. Eligibility is not fully spelled out in the excerpt and is instead directed to Section III of the full announcement, with the eligibility field broadly listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Stephen Hogye (202-564-0631).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name/identifier of this EPA funding opportunity?
This opportunity is identified as EPA-OW-OGWDW-14-01.
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support nationwide training and technical assistance that improves drinking water safety and overall water quality. A central goal is helping small public water systems build the operational, managerial, and technical capacity needed to achieve and sustain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The opportunity also supports assistance that improves water quality outcomes under the Clean Water Act (CWA), including efforts to address common water quality problems and prevent contamination.
What kinds of activities are supported?
The funding supports practical and broadly accessible training and technical assistance. This can include training programs, tools, and hands-on technical support intended to strengthen compliance capabilities and water protection outcomes.
Is the focus only on drinking water systems?
No. While a major focus is on SDWA compliance for small public water systems, the opportunity also supports CWA-related water quality work. This includes assistance for small publicly owned wastewater systems, communities using onsite or decentralized wastewater treatment (such as septic systems), and private well owners.
Which communities and systems are emphasized?
The opportunity places particular focus on smaller systems and underserved communities. It also recognizes common constraints such as limited staff, limited budgets, aging infrastructure, or limited access to specialized expertise.
Does the opportunity apply to both rural and urban areas?
Yes. The assistance is expected to be usable in both rural and urban settings.
Are Tribal water systems included?
Yes. Programs must be made available to personnel working for tribally owned and operated systems, meaning the nationwide reach includes Tribal communities.
Is this intended to be regional, or nationwide?
The described intent is nationwide. The work is not meant to be limited to one small region or a narrow audience; it is designed to strengthen compliance and water protection capacity across the country.
What type of EPA award is this?
This is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for how the project is carried out?
The notice indicates EPA anticipates being substantially involved during the project. Examples noted include collaboration on workplans and deliverables and coordination with other national water programs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as environmental.
How does this opportunity align with EPA priorities?
The funding aligns with EPA Strategic Plan (FY 2014-2018) Goal 2, "Protecting America's Waters," specifically Objective 2.1 (Protect Human Health) and Objective 2.2 (Protect and Restore Watersheds and Aquatic Ecosystems).
What outcomes is EPA tying this funding to?
The notice links this funding to outcomes such as safer drinking water, better system performance, reduced health risks, and improved protection of watersheds and aquatic environments.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $12,700,000.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The notice lists an expected nine awards.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $8,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning the announcement does not guarantee a minimum award size.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the announcement terms.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 66.424 (SDWA Section 1442-related training and technical assistance) and CFDA 66.436 (CWA Section 104(b)(3) related surveys, studies, investigations, demonstrations, and training/cooperative agreements).
Why are there two CFDA numbers listed?
The two CFDA numbers reflect the dual focus on (1) drinking water compliance capacity under SDWA and (2) broader water quality improvement efforts under CWA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows it was posted on July 16, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is September 2, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 2, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully specified in the provided excerpt. It directs readers to Section III of the full announcement and broadly lists eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)."
Who is the EPA contact for this opportunity?
The listed EPA contact is Stephen Hogye, reachable at (202) 564-0631.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement?
Based on the information provided, the notice includes an EPA contact (Stephen Hogye at 202-564-0631) for applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement.
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