Opportunity ID: 121833

General Information

Document Type:: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:: EPA-OAR-OTAQ-11-10
Funding Opportunity Title:: National Internet-based On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Information Exchange
Opportunity Category:: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity:: Environment
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards:: 1
Assistance Listings Number(s):: 66.034 — Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: No
Version:: Synopsis 1
Posted Date:: Sep 12, 2011
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications:: Dec 12, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications:: Dec 12, 2011
Archive Date:: Jan 11, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding:: $ 500,000
Award Ceiling:: $500,000
Award Floor:: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:: See Section 3 of the announcement for eligbility information

Additional Information

Agency Name:: Environmental Protection Agency
Description:: This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities to maintain, update and improve an Internet-based information clearinghouse to facilitate the accurate and timely exchange of technical information related to vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) between state inspection/maintenance programs, the automotive industry, and the general public.

This project will also serve automotive technicians by providing current information about OBD technology, OBD training opportunities, OBD diagnostic tool vendors, and public outreach materials.

OBD stands for “on-board diagnostics,” a computer-based system built into all model year (MY) 1996 and newer light-duty cars and trucks. OBD monitors the performance of some of the engines’ major components, including individual emission controls. The system provides owners with an early warning of malfunctions by way of a dashboard “Check Engine” light (also known as a Malfunction Indicator Light or MIL, for short). By giving vehicle owners this early warning, OBD protects not only the environment but also consumers, identifying minor problems before they become major repair bills. More information about OBD may be found at www.epa.gov/obd

The existing OBD Information Exchange was developed and maintained with EPA funding and can be found at www.obdclearinghouse.com.

FUNDING/AWARDS:
The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity shall not exceed $500,000. EPA anticipates award of one (1) cooperative agreement resulting from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of applications received.

Link to Additional Information::
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Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings: 66.034
Competition ID: NONE
Competition Title: None
Opportunity Package ID: PKG00077730
Opening Date: Sep 12, 2011
Closing Date: Dec 12, 2011
Agency Contact Information:: Patty Klavon
Who Can Apply:: Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1]
Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1]
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0]
optional_forms Other Attachments Form [V1.1]

Packages

Assistance Listings Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions Who Can Apply:
66.034 NONE None PKG00077730 Sep 12, 2011 Dec 12, 2011 View Patty Klavon Organization Applicants