EPA is offering a grant to support research projects focused on air and water pollution in New York City and the Virgin Islands through engaging citizen scientists. The grant aims to advance scientific knowledge and literacy by involving the community in data collection efforts. Applications are open until April 20, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 147993
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | EPA-R2-DESA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Citizen Science – Community Involvement Today and in the Future |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 66.610 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of the Administrator |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 150,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $12,500 |
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:: | Citizen science is a form of research that enlists the public in collecting large quantities of data across an array of environments and communities over varying spans of time. Citizen science projects have been remarkably successful and contributions from citizen scientists are considered a developing tool for expanding science knowledge and scientific literacy. In this request for applications, EPA is soliciting proposals for research relating to air and water pollution in New York City and the Virgin Islands. |
| 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 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 66.610 |
| Competition ID: | NONE |
| Competition Title: | None |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00101170 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Paula Zevin, |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] EPA KEY CONTACTS FORM [V1.1] EPA Form 4700-4 [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Other Attachments Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.610 | NONE | None | PKG00101170 | Mar 01, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | View | Paula Zevin, | Organization Applicants |