The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering this grant to support research on the valuation of water quality improvements. This grant is for studies that address how measurable attributes of enhanced water quality can be valued, either directly or through indicators. Research under this Request for Applications will prioritize national-level studies, valuation efforts for underrepresented water body types and regions, and advancements in water quality indices. Additionally, this program emphasizes environmental justice valuation, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of improved water quality across diverse populations and areas.
Opportunity ID: 336718
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-G2022-STAR-D1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WATER QUALITY BENEFITS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.509 — Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2022 Please see section IV of the announcement for additional submission information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2022 Please see section IV of the announcement for additional submission information. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,194,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $742,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research that will address how measurable attributes of water quality improvements can be valued, either directly or through indicators. Research under this Request for Applications (RFA) is intended to focus on national level studies and/or valuation for underrepresented water body types and regions, improvements to water quality indices, and environmental justice valuation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Technical Contact: Ben Packard, 202-564-7673; Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson, 202-564-7823; Electronic Submissions Contact: Debra M. Jones, 202-564-7839
Email:packard.benjamin@epa.gov; josephson.ron@epa.gov;jones.debram@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 336718 Full Announcement-Announcement -> SSWR Water Quality Benefits RFA NOV FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Technical Contact: Ben Packard, 202-564-7673; Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson, 202-564-7823; Electronic Submissions Contact: Debra M. Jones, 202-564-7839 Email: packard.benjamin@epa.gov; josephson.ron@epa.gov;jones.debram@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.509 | PKG00270655 | Nov 24, 2021 | Jan 26, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336718 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
336718 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
336718 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
336718 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
336718 SF424A-1.0.pdf