Opportunity ID: 342977

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-I-OP-OEJ-22-02
Funding Opportunity Title: Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 66.309 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Aug 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 04, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 01, 2022
Archive Date: Dec 01, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000,000
Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Environmental Protection Agency
Description:

The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment for all people with an emphasis on assisting those communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health harms and risks. EPA, as illustrated by the funding provided under the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) and annual appropriations, intends to make significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of these, and all communities, to address past, current, and future environmental health and justice challenges. To maximize these significant investments, new and innovative strategies and approaches for issues such as community engagement and participation in environmental programs, equitable distribution of financial resources, capacity-building and outreach, and technical assistance and training to enhance access to financial assistance opportunities and promote effective grants management and performance, are necessary especially for underserved communities that have, and continue to be, plagued by environmental pollution and health, and environmental justice, challenges.

EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities to establish and operate Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTAC). The EJ TCTAC’s will provide technical assistance, training, and other eligible forms of assistance, resources, and support to program participants.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacob Burney

202-564-2907

Burney.Jacob@epa.gov
Email:Burney.Jacob@epa.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated Total Program Funding and Award Ceiling Sep 02, 2022
This amendment includes the following changes:
1) Increase in total funding, funding per award, and Period of Performance. Total funding for this RFA has been increased from $50 million to $100 million. The number of awards remains the same with EPA and DOE planning to fund 5 – 10 awards. However, this increase in total funding will result in each award now being for up to approximately $10 million per award. Additionally, the period of performance for each award is being increased from 3 years to 5 years. Therefore, applicants should budget for a total of $10 million at $2 million per year over a 5-year period. An updated optional budget template is now available in the Appendices. (See pages 17, 27, and Appendices).
2) Extended deadline date to November 1, 2022, and new Period of Performance start date. All applications are now due on or before November 1, 2022, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Due to the extended deadline, all applicants should now plan for a period of performance start date of March 1, 2023. (See pages 1, 18, 23, and 39).
3)
EJ TCTAC Geographic Coverage and Nationwide Applicants. Additional clarifying language has been included in the RFA detailing that a single EJ TCTAC application can cover multiple regional geographic areas. Also, applicants proposing nationwide EJ TCTACs should prioritize developing tools and resources to facilitate the coordination of community resources nationwide and connecting program participants to those resources. (See pages 10 – 11).
4) Additional Zoom Pre-application Assistance Webinar and Partnership Facilitation Session on September 14, 2022, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time). During this additional Zoom webinar, EPA will discuss the amendment to the RFA and also devote time to having breakout rooms to facilitate interactions among entities interested in partnering and working with each other to establish and operate the EJ TCTACs. (See pages 28 – 29).
Aug 05, 2022
Aug 05, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-I-OP-OEJ-22-02
Funding Opportunity Title: Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 66.309 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Aug 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 04, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 01, 2022
Archive Date: Dec 01, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000,000
Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Environmental Protection Agency
Description:

The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment for all people with an emphasis on assisting those communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health harms and risks. EPA, as illustrated by the funding provided under the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) and annual appropriations, intends to make significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of these, and all communities, to address past, current, and future environmental health and justice challenges. To maximize these significant investments, new and innovative strategies and approaches for issues such as community engagement and participation in environmental programs, equitable distribution of financial resources, capacity-building and outreach, and technical assistance and training to enhance access to financial assistance opportunities and promote effective grants management and performance, are necessary especially for underserved communities that have, and continue to be, plagued by environmental pollution and health, and environmental justice, challenges.

EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities to establish and operate Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTAC). The EJ TCTAC’s will provide technical assistance, training, and other eligible forms of assistance, resources, and support to program participants.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacob Burney

202-564-2907

Burney.Jacob@epa.gov
Email:Burney.Jacob@epa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-I-OP-OEJ-22-02
Funding Opportunity Title: Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 66.309 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 01, 2022
Archive Date: Dec 01, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Environmental Protection Agency
Description:

The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment for all people with an emphasis on assisting those communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health harms and risks. EPA, as illustrated by the funding provided under the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) and annual appropriations, intends to make significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of these, and all communities, to address past, current, and future environmental health and justice challenges. To maximize these significant investments, new and innovative strategies and approaches for issues such as community engagement and participation in environmental programs, equitable distribution of financial resources, capacity-building and outreach, and technical assistance and training to enhance access to financial assistance opportunities and promote effective grants management and performance, are necessary especially for underserved communities that have, and continue to be, plagued by environmental pollution and health, and environmental justice, challenges.

EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities to establish and operate Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTAC). The EJ TCTAC’s will provide technical assistance, training, and other eligible forms of assistance, resources, and support to program participants.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacob Burney

202-564-2907

Burney.Jacob@epa.gov
Email:Burney.Jacob@epa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-I-OP-OEJ-22-02
Funding Opportunity Title: Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 66.309 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Aug 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Aug 05, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 04, 2022
Archive Date: Nov 03, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Environmental Protection Agency
Description:

The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment for all people with an emphasis on assisting those communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health harms and risks. EPA, as illustrated by the funding provided under the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) and annual appropriations, intends to make significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of these, and all communities, to address past, current, and future environmental health and justice challenges. To maximize these significant investments, new and innovative strategies and approaches for issues such as community engagement and participation in environmental programs, equitable distribution of financial resources, capacity-building and outreach, and technical assistance and training to enhance access to financial assistance opportunities and promote effective grants management and performance, are necessary especially for underserved communities that have, and continue to be, plagued by environmental pollution and health, and environmental justice, challenges.

EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities to establish and operate Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTAC). The EJ TCTAC’s will provide technical assistance, training, and other eligible forms of assistance, resources, and support to program participants.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacob Burney

202-564-2907

Burney.Jacob@epa.gov
Email:Burney.Jacob@epa.gov

Folder 342977 Full Announcement-EPA-I-OP-OEJ-22-02 -> EPA-I-OP-OEJ-22-02_amendment_9.2.22.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jacob Burney
202-564-2907
Burney.Jacob@epa.gov
Email: Burney.Jacob@epa.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
66.309 PKG00276294 Aug 05, 2022 Nov 01, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

342977 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

342977 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf

342977 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

342977 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf

342977 SF424A-1.0.pdf

342977 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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