Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 08 007
Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 08 007
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Educational Outreach on Lead Poisoning" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2008 and posted on Mar 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2008 Extend the closing date to April 30, 2008.. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 EPA grant opportunity titled "Tribal Educational Outreach on Lead Poisoning" (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-08-007) is a discretionary grant program designed to help Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal consortia address childhood lead exposure, with a particular focus on lead-based paint and related hazards. The main purpose is twofold: first, to support practical, community-facing education and outreach that helps families and communities understand lead risks and how to reduce them; and second, to fund a baseline assessment that documents Tribal childrens current and potential exposure to lead-based paint and associated hazards. In other words, the EPA is looking for projects that both spread prevention information and build a clearer picture of where lead risks exist in Tribal communities, especially in housing or facilities where lead-based paint may be present.
Funded activities can cover a broad range of lead poisoning prevention and assessment work. Examples highlighted in the announcement include educational outreach efforts, local data gathering, home or facility inspections, lead risk assessments, training activities that build local capacity, and the creation or testing of new and innovative approaches for identifying lead hazards or reducing exposure. This structure allows applicants to propose programs that fit local conditions, whether that means developing culturally appropriate education materials, training Tribal staff to recognize lead hazards, organizing community events and screenings, or carrying out systematic assessments of older housing stock and other environments where children spend time.
The EPA expects to award a limited number of grants based on proposal quality and available funds. The agency anticipates making approximately 4 to 6 awards. Total estimated funding for the competition is about $500,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $75,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which can make participation more feasible for applicants that have limited ability to contribute non-federal funds.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at Native American tribal governments that are Federally recognized, along with tribal consortia and other entities as described in the full announcement (the notice directs applicants to Section III for specific eligibility language and any clarifications). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Environment, reflecting EPAs mission and the environmental health nature of lead-based paint hazards.
Key dates included in the listing show the opportunity was posted March 7, 2008, with an original closing date of April 21, 2008, later extended to April 30, 2008. The listing notes that applicants should rely on the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the official submission requirements, submission methods, and detailed due date information. For anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically, the contact provided is Darlene Watford at (202) 566-0516.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this EPA grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Tribal Educational Outreach on Lead Poisoning.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-HQ-OPPT-08-007.
3) What type of funding is this (grant, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
The funding instrument is a grant, and it is described as a discretionary grant program.
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to help Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal consortia address childhood lead exposure, with a particular focus on lead-based paint and related hazards.
5) What are the two main goals that EPA is looking for in funded projects?
The opportunity emphasizes two core goals:
- Education and outreach: Support practical, community-facing education and outreach to help families and communities understand lead risks and how to reduce them.
- Baseline assessment: Fund a baseline assessment to document Tribal childrens current and potential exposure to lead-based paint and associated hazards.
6) Does the grant focus specifically on lead-based paint?
Yes. The opportunity specifically highlights lead-based paint and associated hazards, particularly in places where children may be exposed (such as housing or facilities where lead-based paint may be present).
7) What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
The announcement describes a broad range of allowable or example activities, including:
- Educational outreach efforts
- Local data gathering
- Home or facility inspections
- Lead risk assessments
- Training activities to build local capacity
- Creating or testing new and innovative approaches to identify lead hazards or reduce exposure
8) Are applicants expected to tailor outreach to local or cultural needs?
The announcement notes that applicants may propose programs that fit local conditions, including developing culturally appropriate education materials.
9) Can the project include training for Tribal staff or community members?
Yes. The announcement lists training activities that build local capacity as an example of activities that can be funded.
10) Can projects include inspections or assessments of housing and facilities?
Yes. Examples in the announcement include home or facility inspections and lead risk assessments, as well as systematic assessments of older housing stock and other environments where children spend time.
11) Does EPA allow innovative approaches under this grant?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly mentions the creation or testing of new and innovative approaches for identifying lead hazards or reducing exposure.
12) How many awards does EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipates making approximately 4 to 6 awards, depending on proposal quality and available funds.
13) What is the estimated total funding available for the competition?
The total estimated funding for the competition is about $500,000.
14) What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from $50,000 (award floor) to $75,000 (award ceiling).
15) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal consortia. The listing also notes that other entities may be eligible as described in the full announcement, with specific eligibility language referenced in Section III.
17) Where should applicants look for the official eligibility details?
The listing directs applicants to the full announcement, specifically Section III, for the complete eligibility language and any clarifications.
18) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Environment, reflecting the environmental health focus of lead-based paint hazards.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The listing indicates the opportunity was posted on March 7, 2008.
20) What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date was April 21, 2008, and it was later extended to April 30, 2008.
21) Where can applicants find official submission requirements and submission methods?
The listing advises applicants to rely on the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for official submission requirements, submission methods, and detailed due date information.
22) Who can be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
For those unable to access the full announcement electronically, the contact provided is Darlene Watford at (202) 566-0516.
23) What is EPA primarily trying to learn or document through the baseline assessment component?
The baseline assessment is intended to document Tribal childrens current and potential exposure to lead-based paint and associated hazards, helping build a clearer picture of where lead risks exist in Tribal communities.
24) Can projects focus on places beyond homes?
Yes. The description includes assessing older housing stock and other environments where children spend time, and it references facilities where lead-based paint may be present.
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