The Environmental Protection Agency is offering this grant opportunity to fund projects within the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s focus areas. Up to $20 million is available for about 100 projects aimed at addressing issues like toxic substances, invasive species, nonpoint source pollution, and promoting accountability and partnerships. Applicants must submit proposals by May 24, 2012, and the funding decision will depend on application quality and funding availability. Eligible entities are encouraged to apply for this grant to support the restoration and protection of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Opportunity ID: 165975
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | EPA-R5-GL2012-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Applications |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 66.469 — Great Lakes Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | May 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| 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:: | This RFA solicits applications from eligible entities for grants to be awarded pursuant to the statutory authorities referenced in the RFA and the GLRI Action Plan. Up to approximately $20 million may be awarded under this RFA for about 100 projects contingent on the quality of applications received, funding availability and other applicable considerations. Applications are requested for projects identified in the RFA within the following four GLRI focus areas:1.Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern, including reduction of toxic substances (through pollution prevention or other means) in the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes;2.Invasive Species, including efforts to institute a zero tolerance policy toward new invasions;3.Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, including a targeted geographic focus on high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban, suburban and agricultural sources; and4.Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships, including climate change resiliency and strategic partnerships through Lakewide Management Plans. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 3 | Changes to Section I.C, II, IV | May 09, 2012 |
| Synopsis 2 | Change contact email | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 66.469 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00117713 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | May 24, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Michael Russ, 312-886-4013 |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] EPA KEY CONTACTS FORM [V1.1] EPA Form 4700-4 [V2.0] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.469 | PKG00117713 | Apr 19, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | View | Michael Russ, 312-886-4013 | Organization Applicants |