The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is offering an EPA cooperative agreement grant to support an organization in providing education, training, and technical assistance to promote Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in K-12 public and tribal schools nationwide. The grantee will leverage existing school relationships to enhance IPM adoption, emphasizing collaboration and educational outreach. Projects should align with state and tribal pesticide regulations, using sustainable pest management strategies to minimize risks. Proposals must not involve pest management firms directly, but can incorporate EPA-approved IPM educational materials. Applications focusing on consortia and partnerships are encouraged. Closing date: Aug 12, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277474
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OPP-2015-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| 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 Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals from eligible parties for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cooperative agreement to provide financial assistance to an eligible organization to provide education, training, resources, and technical assistance to increase Integrated Pest Management (IPM) implementation in kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) public and tribal schools nationwide. IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The grantee will conduct a national program, using their existing organizational structure and established relationships with school districts throughout the US, to further IPM adoption by schools. EPA encourages projects that utilize consortia, partnerships, and other collaborative means of conducting the project. However, the project must not propose to engage pest management firms as primary collaborators. The grantee may utilize existing EPA approved school IPM educational materials. Proposed projects must conform to applicable state and/or tribal pesticide requirements and regulations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cara Finn, 703-305-5659
Email:finn.cara@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due date has been extended to Wednesday August 12, 2015. Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. | Aug 10, 2015 | |
| This modification reflects corrections to the | Aug 10, 2015 | |
| Jun 25, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OPP-2015-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| 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 Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals from eligible parties for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cooperative agreement to provide financial assistance to an eligible organization to provide education, training, resources, and technical assistance to increase Integrated Pest Management (IPM) implementation in kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) public and tribal schools nationwide. IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The grantee will conduct a national program, using their existing organizational structure and established relationships with school districts throughout the US, to further IPM adoption by schools. EPA encourages projects that utilize consortia, partnerships, and other collaborative means of conducting the project. However, the project must not propose to engage pest management firms as primary collaborators. The grantee may utilize existing EPA approved school IPM educational materials. Proposed projects must conform to applicable state and/or tribal pesticide requirements and regulations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cara Finn, 703-305-5659
Email:finn.cara@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OPP-2015-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2015 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| 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 Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals from eligible parties for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cooperative agreement to provide financial assistance to an eligible organization to provide education, training, resources, and technical assistance to increase Integrated Pest Management (IPM) implementation in kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) public and tribal schools nationwide. IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The grantee will conduct a national program, using their existing organizational structure and established relationships with school districts throughout the US, to further IPM adoption by schools. EPA encourages projects that utilize consortia, partnerships, and other collaborative means of conducting the project. However, the project must not propose to engage pest management firms as primary collaborators. The grantee may utilize existing EPA approved school IPM educational materials. Proposed projects must conform to applicable state and/or tribal pesticide requirements and regulations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cara Finn, 703-305-5659
Email:finn.cara@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OPP-2015-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals from eligible parties for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cooperative agreement to provide financial assistance to an eligible organization to provide education, training, resources, and technical assistance to increase Integrated Pest Management (IPM) implementation in kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) public and tribal schools nationwide. IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The grantee will conduct a national program, using their existing organizational structure and established relationships with school districts throughout the US, to further IPM adoption by schools. EPA encourages projects that utilize consortia, partnerships, and other collaborative means of conducting the project. However, the project must not propose to engage pest management firms as primary collaborators. The grantee may utilize existing EPA approved school IPM educational materials. Proposed projects must conform to applicable state and/or tribal pesticide requirements and regulations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Using Educational Networks to Increase Schools’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cara Finn, 703-305-5659
Email:finn.cara@epa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 277474 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> 2015_school_ipm_grants_-_educational_networks_updated_deadline_2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cara Finn, 703-305-5659 Email: finn.cara@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.716 | NONE | None | PKG00217551 | Jun 25, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
277474 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
277474 Project-1.1.pdf
277474 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
277474 Other-1.1.pdf
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