This grant, offered by EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), is for projects advancing the pesticide risk reduction goals of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP). Its core purpose is to fund proposals implementing integrated pest management (IPM) approaches that reduce risks associated with pesticide use. Projects in agricultural or nonagricultural environments must demonstrate clear relevance to PESP’s objectives. This initiative supports innovative strategies for safer pest control and environmental protection. Approximately $500,000 was available in FY 2009 to bolster responsible stewardship in pesticide management.
Opportunity ID: 47109
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OPP-09-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Regional Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.714 — Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Regional Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) in coordination with the EPA Regional Offices, is soliciting proposals to further the pesticide risk reduction goals of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP). Proposed projects must address implementation of integrated pest management approaches that reduce the risks associated with pesticide use in an agricultural or nonagricultural setting and demonstrate the importance and relevancy of the project to the goals of PESP. The estimated amount of funding for FY 2009 is approximately $500,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Regional Grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Frank Ellis, (703) 308-8107.
Email: ellis.frank@epa.gov |
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