Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R9 WTR1 09 005
Apply for EPA R9 WTR1 09 005
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Border Infrastructure Program 2009 Request for Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.202 Congressionally Mandated Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 6, 2009 and posted on Mar 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $1,000,000.00 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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Border Infrastructure Program 2009 Request for Proposals was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support high-priority drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs for eligible tribal communities in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The program was funded under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution (Public Law 110-329), which authorized EPA to award funds for the U.S./Mexico border program. EPA set aside a portion of that authority specifically for tribal border infrastructure projects, emphasizing activities tied directly to developing and building critical water and wastewater facilities.
The grant was designed to pay for a broad range of project phases and supporting work that typically must happen before and during construction. The authorizing language highlighted funding for architectural and engineering services, planning, design, construction, and other related activities connected to constructing high-priority water and wastewater facilities. In practical terms, this means proposals could focus on getting a priority project from concept to shovel-ready status (through planning and design) and/or carrying it through construction and implementation, as long as the work was clearly tied to needed water or wastewater infrastructure outcomes.
EPA anticipated making about four awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $250,000 and $500,000, setting a clear minimum and maximum for project budgets under this round. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, which lowered barriers for tribes that might otherwise struggle to provide local match for essential infrastructure investments.
Eligibility was centered on federally recognized Native American tribal governments, with the formal eligibility details referenced in Section III of the full announcement. The listing also indicates the broader eligibility category as "Others (see text field...)," which is a common way in federal listings to signal that the precise eligible entity types are defined in the full program notice rather than by a single standard label. The program was associated with CFDA number 66.202 (Congressionally Mandated Projects), and the funding instrument type was a grant under the environmental funding activity category.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 6, 2009, and applications were due by April 10, 2009, with the notice advising applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the exact submission requirements, methods, and any detailed deadline instructions. The opportunity was archived on May 10, 2009, reflecting the end of the active solicitation period. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, EPA provided direct contacts in Region 9: Loretta Vanegas (415-972-3433) and Vijay Limaye (415-972-3442), indicating the program was administered through EPA's regional office that covers the Southwest border area.
Tribal Border Infrastructure Program 2009 (EPA) - FAQs
What is the Tribal Border Infrastructure Program 2009 Request for Proposals?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support high-priority drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs for eligible tribal communities located in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Which federal agency offered this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered and administered the opportunity.
What types of community needs was the program intended to address?
The program focused on critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs, especially projects considered high-priority for eligible tribal communities in the border region.
What kinds of projects or activities were eligible for funding?
The authorizing language emphasized activities directly tied to developing and building critical water and wastewater facilities. Examples of eligible phases and supporting work included architectural and engineering services, planning, design, construction, and other related activities connected to constructing high-priority drinking water and wastewater facilities.
Could the grant fund planning and design work, or was it only for construction?
The program was designed to support a broad range of phases that commonly occur before and during construction. Proposals could focus on moving a priority project toward shovel-ready status (planning and design) and/or carrying the work through construction and implementation, as long as the work was clearly tied to needed water or wastewater infrastructure outcomes.
How many awards did EPA expect to make under this solicitation?
EPA anticipated making about four awards.
What was the total amount of funding expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount under this solicitation was $1,000,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 to $500,000.
Was there a minimum and maximum award size for this round?
Yes. The expected minimum award amount was $250,000 and the expected maximum award amount was $500,000.
Was a cost share or matching funds requirement included?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was centered on federally recognized Native American tribal governments, with the formal eligibility details referenced in Section III of the full announcement.
Why does the eligibility category appear as "Others (see text field...)"?
The listing indicated "Others (see text field...)," which typically means the precise eligible entity types are defined in the full program notice rather than being captured by a single standard label in the listing. The opportunity description points to Section III of the full announcement for the official eligibility details.
What geographic area did this opportunity focus on?
The program targeted eligible tribal communities in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
What law or appropriation funded or authorized this grant opportunity?
The program was funded under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution (Public Law 110-329), which authorized EPA to award funds for the U.S./Mexico border program. EPA set aside a portion specifically for tribal border infrastructure projects.
What was the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What was the funding activity category?
The opportunity was listed under the environmental funding activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The program was associated with CFDA number 66.202 (Congressionally Mandated Projects).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 6, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by April 10, 2009.
Where were the official submission requirements and instructions located?
The notice advised applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for exact submission requirements, submission methods, and any detailed deadline instructions.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 10, 2009, reflecting the end of the active solicitation period.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
EPA provided Region 9 contacts for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement: Loretta Vanegas (415-972-3433) and Vijay Limaye (415-972-3442).
Which EPA office or region was associated with administration of this opportunity?
The contacts provided were in EPA Region 9, indicating the solicitation was administered through that regional office.
What was EPA emphasizing by setting aside funds specifically for tribal border infrastructure projects?
EPA emphasized activities tied directly to developing and building critical water and wastewater facilities for high-priority infrastructure needs in eligible tribal border communities.
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