Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSWER OUST 08 11
Apply for EPA OSWER OUST 08 11
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING SUPPORT IN INDIAN COUNTRY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.804 Underground Storage Tank Prevention, Detection and Compliance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 10, 2008 and posted on Sep 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 17, 2008 Closing date for applications has been extended to November 17, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Underground Storage Tank Compliance Assistance and Training Support in Indian Country" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA OSWER OUST 08 11). The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen the prevention of releases from federally regulated underground storage tanks (USTs) located in Indian country and to improve compliance with federal UST regulations. The overall focus is practical, on-the-ground support that helps reduce the risk of fuel and other petroleum releases that can contaminate soil and groundwater, while also helping facilities and tribal governments understand and meet regulatory requirements.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. The work supported under this announcement is centered on three main activity areas: education and compliance assistance for UST owners and operators, training opportunities for tribal government personnel, and the development and strengthening of tribal UST compliance programs through collaboration. In plain terms, the funding is meant to help people who run or oversee UST systems learn what is required, learn how to operate and maintain systems correctly, and build tribal capacity to manage UST compliance efforts over time.
The goals of the award are to provide tribal governments and UST facilities in Indian country with training, compliance assistance, and collaborative opportunities. This includes efforts that make it easier for facilities to follow the rules before problems occur, such as improving knowledge of release prevention practices, detection requirements, and operational standards. It also supports building stronger relationships and coordination among tribal entities, UST facilities, and relevant partners so that compliance work is consistent and sustainable rather than one-off assistance.
The EPA anticipates making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award (though applicants should still review the full announcement for any program-specific expectations). The program is associated with CFDA number 66.804, the "Underground Storage Tank Prevention, Detection and Compliance Program," which reflects the federal program area supporting UST release prevention and regulatory compliance.
Eligibility is aimed at federally recognized Native American tribal governments, with the announcement noting "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" and directing applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility details. In practice, that means tribal governments are the primary intended applicants, but anyone considering applying would need to confirm the exact eligibility boundaries and any additional requirements in the official document.
Key dates listed include a posted date of September 18, 2008, with the application closing date extended to November 17, 2008 (the original closing date was November 3, 2008). The archive date is December 17, 2008, indicating the opportunity has been archived after the competition period ended. For applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Amanda Driggers at 703-603-7156. The full announcement, particularly Section IV, is referenced for detailed instructions on how to submit an application and what specific submission methods and deadlines apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this EPA funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Underground Storage Tank Compliance Assistance and Training Support in Indian Country."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is EPA OSWER OUST 08 11.
3) What type of funding instrument is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means EPA expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal interaction.
4) What is the overall purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to strengthen the prevention of releases from federally regulated underground storage tanks (USTs) located in Indian country and to improve compliance with federal UST regulations.
5) What kinds of environmental risks is this funding trying to reduce?
The work is focused on reducing the risk of fuel and other petroleum releases from USTs that can contaminate soil and groundwater.
6) What are the main activity areas supported by this announcement?
The announcement centers on three main activity areas: (1) education and compliance assistance for UST owners and operators, (2) training opportunities for tribal government personnel, and (3) development and strengthening of tribal UST compliance programs through collaboration.
7) What does "practical, on-the-ground support" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, it means hands-on assistance that helps facilities and tribal governments understand what is required under federal UST regulations and helps them operate and maintain UST systems in ways that prevent releases and improve compliance.
8) Who is the intended audience for the education and compliance assistance activities?
The education and compliance assistance component is aimed at UST owners and operators in Indian country.
9) Who is the intended audience for the training opportunities?
The training opportunities are intended for tribal government personnel, to build knowledge and capacity related to UST compliance and release prevention.
10) What does the opportunity mean by strengthening tribal UST compliance programs "through collaboration"?
The announcement describes collaborative opportunities that help build stronger relationships and coordination among tribal entities, UST facilities, and relevant partners so compliance work is consistent and sustainable rather than one-off assistance.
11) What specific compliance topics or operational areas are emphasized?
The description highlights improving knowledge of release prevention practices, release detection requirements, and operational standards, with the goal of helping facilities follow the rules before problems occur.
12) How many awards does EPA expect to make under this announcement?
EPA anticipates making one award under this announcement.
13) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,000,000.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided. Applicants are generally not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, though the full announcement should be reviewed for any program-specific expectations.
15) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.804, titled "Underground Storage Tank Prevention, Detection and Compliance Program."
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility details.
17) Does the listing suggest anyone besides tribal governments might be eligible?
It suggests there may be additional eligible applicant types beyond federally recognized tribal governments by referencing "Others" and pointing to Section III for clarification. The exact boundaries are not provided in the summary and would need to be confirmed in the official announcement.
18) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is September 18, 2008. The application closing date was extended to November 17, 2008 (from the original closing date of November 3, 2008). The archive date is December 17, 2008.
19) What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The archive date (December 17, 2008) indicates the opportunity has been archived after the competition period ended.
20) Where can applicants find instructions on how to submit an application?
The full announcement is referenced for detailed submission instructions. Section IV is specifically mentioned as the place to look for how to submit an application and what submission methods and deadlines apply.
21) Who should be contacted if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Amanda Driggers at 703-603-7156 for applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
22) What is EPA hoping to achieve for tribal governments and facilities through this award?
The goals described are to provide tribal governments and UST facilities in Indian country with training, compliance assistance, and collaborative opportunities that improve understanding of requirements, support better prevention and detection practices, and build long-term capacity for UST compliance efforts.
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