The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering this grant to provide technical assistance and crucial support aimed at significantly enhancing ground water protection efforts nationwide. This grant is specifically for fostering improved communication and coordination between the EPA and various state entities. Its primary purpose is to bolster and expand the capabilities of existing state Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs, encompassing Class I-V and the proposed Class VI, alongside supporting tribes holding UIC primary enforcement authority. Furthermore, this initiative emphasizes strengthening source water protection programs, with a particular focus on safeguarding vital ground water resources. Eligible applicants are invited to apply for this vital funding.
Opportunity ID: 45996
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OW-OGWDW-09-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Assistance and Support for Improved Ground Water Protection |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.424 — Surveys, Studies, Demonstrations and Special Purpose Grants – Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications from eligible applicants for technical assistance and support that will enhance communication and coordination between EPA and the states to protect ground water. The technical assistance and support are related to activities that will develop and expand the capability of state Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs (Class I-V and proposed Class VI), tribes with UIC primary enforcement authority (primacy) and source water protection (with an emphasis on ground water protection) programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Technical Assistance and Support for Improved Ground Water Protection |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Gutenson, (202) 564-3882.
Email:gutenson.debra@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Debra Gutenson, (202) 564-3882. Email: gutenson.debra@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.424 | PKG00011041 | Mar 12, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
45996 SF424-2.0.pdf
45996 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
45996 SF424B-1.1.pdf
45996 SF424A-1.0.pdf