The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a grant to support the enhancement of environmental impact assessment processes in the Lower Mekong Region. The grant, totaling $600,000 over four years, aims to improve environmental regulatory agencies and promote social and environmental safeguards. Proposals should focus on technical expertise, stakeholder coordination, and capacity-building programs for countries in the region. The recipient will work closely with EPA and other stakeholders to ensure rigorous implementation and enforcement of EIA laws, fostering environmentally sustainable economic growth. The cooperative agreement does not require cost sharing and is subject to proposal evaluation. Applications are due by Aug 19, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277638
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OITA01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.931 — International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This notice announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) through an open competition for EPA funds. EPA is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in strengthening environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes in the Lower Mekong Region. EPA anticipates awarding one Cooperative Agreement from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received. The award amount is $600,000 provided incrementally over the four-year period of performance. Under this agreement, the recipient will work with EPA to help conceptualize, develop, and deliver capacity building programs and provide technical assistance to enhance key functions of environmental regulatory agencies, promote social and environmental safeguards, and strengthen the environmental impacts assessment and enforcement with particular emphasis on robust public participation in the processes that form the foundation for enhanced environmental protection in the Asia-Pacific Region. Proposals for this project should focus on the provision of technical expertise, projectmanagement, stakeholder coordination, and development and logistical management of workshops and training designed for cooperating countries in the Lower Mekong region, including Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. Through direct engagement with governments, civil society, and private sector stakeholders, the recipient, in cooperation with US EPA and other partners, will promote rigorous implementation and enforcement of EIA laws and processes that lead to more socially equitable,environmentally sustainable economic growth in the region.The awarding instrument will be a cooperative agreement. There is no cost share ormatching requirement for these funds. Selection of the recipient will be based on theevaluation of the eligible proposals; once selected, the applicant will receive instructions to submit a full application package. EPA reserves the right to reject all applicants and make no award from this competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rakhi Kasat
U.S. EPA/Office of International and Tribal Affairs 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (MC 2650R) Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Telephone: 202-564-0458 Email:kasat.rakhi@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected the due date to August 19, 2015 11:59pm ET. | Aug 18, 2015 | |
| Corrected Additional Information URL. | Aug 18, 2015 | |
| Jul 08, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OITA01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.931 — International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This notice announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) through an open competition for EPA funds. EPA is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in strengthening environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes in the Lower Mekong Region. EPA anticipates awarding one Cooperative Agreement from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received. The award amount is $600,000 provided incrementally over the four-year period of performance. Under this agreement, the recipient will work with EPA to help conceptualize, develop, and deliver capacity building programs and provide technical assistance to enhance key functions of environmental regulatory agencies, promote social and environmental safeguards, and strengthen the environmental impacts assessment and enforcement with particular emphasis on robust public participation in the processes that form the foundation for enhanced environmental protection in the Asia-Pacific Region. Proposals for this project should focus on the provision of technical expertise, projectmanagement, stakeholder coordination, and development and logistical management of workshops and training designed for cooperating countries in the Lower Mekong region, including Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. Through direct engagement with governments, civil society, and private sector stakeholders, the recipient, in cooperation with US EPA and other partners, will promote rigorous implementation and enforcement of EIA laws and processes that lead to more socially equitable,environmentally sustainable economic growth in the region.The awarding instrument will be a cooperative agreement. There is no cost share ormatching requirement for these funds. Selection of the recipient will be based on theevaluation of the eligible proposals; once selected, the applicant will receive instructions to submit a full application package. EPA reserves the right to reject all applicants and make no award from this competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rakhi Kasat
U.S. EPA/Office of International and Tribal Affairs 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (MC 2650R) Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Telephone: 202-564-0458 Email:kasat.rakhi@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OITA01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.931 — International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This notice announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) through an open competition for EPA funds. EPA is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in strengthening environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes in the Lower Mekong Region. EPA anticipates awarding one Cooperative Agreement from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received. The award amount is $600,000 provided incrementally over the four-year period of performance. Under this agreement, the recipient will work with EPA to help conceptualize, develop, and deliver capacity building programs and provide technical assistance to enhance key functions of environmental regulatory agencies, promote social and environmental safeguards, and strengthen the environmental impacts assessment and enforcement with particular emphasis on robust public participation in the processes that form the foundation for enhanced environmental protection in the Asia-Pacific Region. Proposals for this project should focus on the provision of technical expertise, projectmanagement, stakeholder coordination, and development and logistical management of workshops and training designed for cooperating countries in the Lower Mekong region, including Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. Through direct engagement with governments, civil society, and private sector stakeholders, the recipient, in cooperation with US EPA and other partners, will promote rigorous implementation and enforcement of EIA laws and processes that lead to more socially equitable,environmentally sustainable economic growth in the region.The awarding instrument will be a cooperative agreement. There is no cost share ormatching requirement for these funds. Selection of the recipient will be based on theevaluation of the eligible proposals; once selected, the applicant will receive instructions to submit a full application package. EPA reserves the right to reject all applicants and make no award from this competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rakhi Kasat
U.S. EPA/Office of International and Tribal Affairs 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (MC 2650R) Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Telephone: 202-564-0458 Email:kasat.rakhi@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OITA01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.931 — International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This notice announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) through an open competition for EPA funds. EPA is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in strengthening environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes in the Lower Mekong Region. EPA anticipates awarding one Cooperative Agreement from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received. The award amount is $600,000 provided incrementally over the four-year period of performance. Under this agreement, the recipient will work with EPA to help conceptualize, develop, and deliver capacity building programs and provide technical assistance to enhance key functions of environmental regulatory agencies, promote social and environmental safeguards, and strengthen the environmental impacts assessment and enforcement with particular emphasis on robust public participation in the processes that form the foundation for enhanced environmental protection in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Proposals for this project should focus on the provision of technical expertise, project The awarding instrument will be a cooperative agreement. There is no cost share or |
| Link to Additional Information: | Strengthening Environmental Assessment Processes in the Lower Mekong Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rakhi Kasat
U.S. EPA/Office of International and Tribal Affairs 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (MC 2650R) Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Telephone: 202-564-0458 Email:kasat.rakhi@epa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 277638 Full Announcement-1 -> mekong eia rfp_july 2 2015_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rakhi Kasat U.S. EPA/Office of International and Tribal Affairs 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (MC 2650R) Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Telephone: 202-564-0458 Email: kasat.rakhi@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.931 | PKG00217714 | Jul 02, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
277638 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
277638 Project-1.1.pdf
277638 SF424A-1.0.pdf
277638 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
277638 Other-1.1.pdf
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