EPA is providing funds for projects to increase understanding of Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data and toxic chemical information. The grant aims to fulfill the purpose of TRI under EPCRA by educating communities on potential chemical hazards. Proposals should focus on expanding awareness of environmental data among different audiences and through innovative outreach methods. Closing date for submissions is March 01, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 207133
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | EPA-OEI-EAD-2012-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Request for Proposals (RFP): Increasing Community Awareness and Use of Environmental Information through Education and Outreach |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 66.612 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations and Educational Outreach Related to Environmental Information |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description:: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for projects that will provide keyaudiences with an opportunity to attain a greater understanding of Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) dataand other related toxic chemical information. This announcement is consistent with the purpose of TRI asstated in the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) 42 U.S.C. 11023 which isto provide the public and local governments with information concerning potential chemical hazardspresent in their communities. EPA believes that an important way to promote greater awareness,understanding and use of the TRI data and other related information is to provide financial assistance for a project to increase awareness of that information among new audiences and through new avenues. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | The RFP has been updated to include a more direct link to frequently asked questions. See Section IV. H. of the announcement. | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 66.612 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00152330 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 01, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Christine Arcari |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Other Attachments Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Other Attachments Form [V1.1] |
Related Documents
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.612 | PKG00152330 | Nov 15, 2012 | Mar 01, 2013 | View | Christine Arcari | Organization Applicants |