The Water, Wetlands, and Pesticides Division of EPA Region 7 is offering grants for projects that focus on identifying critical areas and implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve water quality in priority watersheds. The grants, under CFDA 66.463, aim to support detailed watershed assessments using geospatial information and modeling techniques. Eligible applicants in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska can apply to receive an estimated $98,000 in assistance for project implementation. The closing date for proposals is April 16, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40848
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R7WWPD-08-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Identifying Critical Areas and Targeting Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality in Region 7 Priority Watersheds |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.463 — Water Quality Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $98,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Projects must be performed within one or more of the states of EPA Region 7 specifically Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and/or Nebraska to be eligible to apply for funding. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | Grants awarded under this announcement may involve Geospatial Information. Notice of Request for Proposals for Projects to be Funded from the Water, Wetlands, and Pesticide Division (WWPD), Identifying Critical Areas and Targeting Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality in Region 7 Priority Watersheds – CFDA 66.463 Water Quality Cooperative Agreements. The grant(s) to be awarded under this RFP will provide an eligible applicant an opportunity to complete a detailed watershed assessment in at least one of the priority watersheds identified by Region 7 by identifying critical areas and target best management practices (BMPs) by a modeling approach. Project implementation must occur within the states of EPA Region 7 – Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and/or Nebraska. EPA Region 7 Water, Wetlands, and Pesticides Division intends to award an estimated $98,000 to an eligible applicant through an assistance agreement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Identifying Critical Areas and Targeting Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality in Region 7 Priority Watersheds |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mandy Whitsitt, 913-551-7311
Chester Stovall, 913-551-7549 Email:whitsitt.mandy@epa.gov; stovall.chester@epa.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mandy Whitsitt, 913-551-7311 Chester Stovall, 913-551-7549 Email: whitsitt.mandy@epa.gov; stovall.chester@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.463 | PKG00006419 | Feb 27, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40848 SF424-2.0.pdf
40848 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40848 Other-1.1.pdf
40848 Project-1.1.pdf