The EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office is offering two cooperative agreements to manage its vital Small Watershed Grants (SWG) and Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) programs. This grant is for organizations to coordinate and implement initiatives aimed at improving water quality and ecological health within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A total estimated funding of $110,000,000 is available, with $20,000,000 allocated for the first year and up to $30,000,000 for each of the subsequent three years (Years 2-4). Successful applicants will also be required to collaborate with recipients of a related RFA to maximize the overall effectiveness of these critical environmental programs. Separate applications are required if applying for multiple related RFAs.
Opportunity ID: 349699
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R3-CBP-23-14 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2023 Request for Applications for: Small Watershed Grants Program and Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.466 — Geographic Programs – Chesapeake Bay Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $55,000,000 |
| 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: |
EPA plans to award two cooperative agreements under this RFA, one to manage the Planning, Assistance and Implementation – Small Watershed Grants (SWG) and the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants (INSR) programs. The total estimated funding available is $110,000,000, including $20,000,000 for Year 1, and up to $30,000,000 for Years 2-4. The successful applicants selected under this RFA will coordinate with the successful applicants selected under RFA EPA-I-R3-CBP-23-13 to ensure maximum effectiveness of the SWG and INSR grant programs. Applicants may apply for funding under both RFAs but must do so through separate applications. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Autumn Rose
rose.autumn.gov Email:rose.autumn@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 349699 Full Announcement-EPA-R3-CBP-23-14 -> EPA-R3-CBP-23-14_SWG-INSR_20230802_FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Autumn Rose rose.autumn.gov Email: rose.autumn@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.466 | PKG00282766 | Aug 02, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349699 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349699 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349699 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349699 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
349699 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349699 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349699 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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