The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering this grant for the Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP), focused on restoring and maintaining the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s environmental integrity. This grant is for protecting and restoring marine life and supporting recreational activities through a comprehensive water quality monitoring program. EPA and the State of Florida lead implementation, supported by NOAA and others. This specific announcement concerns the crucial monitoring and data management components of the WQPP, integrated into the FKNMS Science Plan. This funding is vital for safeguarding the Sanctuary’s unique ecosystem, ensuring its long-term health and biodiversity.
Opportunity ID: 54037
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R4-WPD-2010-SFL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Monitoring, Data Management, and Special Studies – South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative/Land-Based Sources of Pollution |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.436 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements – Section 104(b)(3) of |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 10, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of the WQPP is to recommend priority corrective actions and compliance schedules addressing point and nonpoint sources of pollution to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Sanctuary. This includes restoration and maintenance of a balanced, indigenous population of corals, shellfish, fish and wildlife, and recreational activities in and on the water. In addition, the Act requires the development of a comprehensive water quality monitoring program. EPA and the State of Florida have primary responsibility for implementing the comprehensive monitoring and special studies programs for the Sanctuary. EPA has provided the majority of funding for the monitoring activities and the special studies projects with assistance from NOAA, South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Monroe County, and private environmental groups. This announcement concerns the monitoring and data management components of the WQPP that have been incorporated into the FKNMSs Science Plan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Monitoring, Data Management, and Special Studies – South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative/Land-Based Sources of Pollution |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Morgan Jackson at (404) 562-9393.
Email:Jackson.morgan@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Morgan Jackson at (404) 562-9393. Email: Jackson.morgan@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.436 | PKG00018302 | Apr 26, 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54037 SF424-2.0.pdf
54037 SF424A-1.0.pdf
54037 Project-1.1.pdf
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