The EPA is offering this grant to fund research proposals that utilize citizen science for investigating air and water pollution. This grant is for projects enlisting public participation in collecting environmental data, a method proven to expand scientific knowledge and literacy. Specifically, the EPA seeks proposals addressing environmental concerns within New York City and the Virgin Islands. The purpose is to foster community involvement to gather crucial data, enhancing understanding and mitigation of pollution in these regions. This initiative supports valuable environmental studies driven by citizen contributions. Applications are due by 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: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2012 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| 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: | Citizen Science – Community Involvement Today and in the Future |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paula Zevin
Phone: 732-321-4456 Email:zevin.paula@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Paula Zevin Phone: 732-321-4456 Email: zevin.paula@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.610 | NONE | None | PKG00101170 | Mar 01, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
147993 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
147993 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
147993 Project-1.1.pdf
147993 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
147993 EPA4700_4_2_0-2.0.pdf
147993 SF424A-1.0.pdf
147993 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
147993 Other-1.1.pdf
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