The EPA New England’s Healthy Communities Grant Program aims to fund projects that address various environmental and public health issues. By consolidating resources from different programs, the grant program seeks competitive projects that will produce tangible results in communities throughout New England. Eligible applicants can submit Initial Proposals for funding consideration, with finalists having the chance to submit full project proposals. Around 10-15 cooperative agreements are expected to be awarded in 2015. Don’t miss the chance to make a positive impact on community health and the environment by applying before the closing date on April 30, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275296
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R1-HC-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2015 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.110 — Healthy Communities Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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: | The Healthy Communities Grant Program was launched in 2003 and integrates several EPA New England programs including Air Quality Outreach, Assistance & Pollution Prevention, Asthma, Children’s Environmental Health and Clean, Green and Healthy Schools Initiative, Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (SNECWRP), Toxics, Urban Environmental Program, and Water Infrastructure (Stormwater, Wastewater, and Drinking Water). The goal of the program is to combine available resources and best identify competitive projects that will achieve measurable environmental and public health results in communities across New England. In order to streamline and simplify the application and competitive process, eligible applicants are invited to submit an Initial Proposal to EPA New England for funding consideration under this competitive grant program. Based on the quality of the eligible initial proposals as measured against the applicable criterion in Section V, finalists will be invited to submit full project proposals for further evaluation. The Healthy Communities Grant Program anticipates awarding approximately 10-15 cooperative agreements from these full project proposals in 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 2015 Healthy Communities Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sandra Brownell
EPA New England 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OEP06-2) Boston, MA 02109-3912 Fax: 617-918-0797 Phone: 617-918-1797 Email:Brownell.Sandra@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification reflects updated language to Section I (page 10) for the Southeast New England Coastal Watersheds Target Investment Area description. It also includes update language to Section II (page 15) to provide updated estimated program funding. All other information in the announcement remains the same. | Mar 26, 2015 | |
| Mar 26, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R1-HC-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2015 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.110 — Healthy Communities Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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: | The Healthy Communities Grant Program was launched in 2003 and integrates several EPA New England programs including Air Quality Outreach, Assistance & Pollution Prevention, Asthma, Children’s Environmental Health and Clean, Green and Healthy Schools Initiative, Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (SNECWRP), Toxics, Urban Environmental Program, and Water Infrastructure (Stormwater, Wastewater, and Drinking Water). The goal of the program is to combine available resources and best identify competitive projects that will achieve measurable environmental and public health results in communities across New England. In order to streamline and simplify the application and competitive process, eligible applicants are invited to submit an Initial Proposal to EPA New England for funding consideration under this competitive grant program. Based on the quality of the eligible initial proposals as measured against the applicable criterion in Section V, finalists will be invited to submit full project proposals for further evaluation. The Healthy Communities Grant Program anticipates awarding approximately 10-15 cooperative agreements from these full project proposals in 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 2015 Healthy Communities Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sandra Brownell
EPA New England 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OEP06-2) Boston, MA 02109-3912 Fax: 617-918-0797 Phone: 617-918-1797 Email:Brownell.Sandra@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R1-HC-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2015 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.110 — Healthy Communities Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2015 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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: | The Healthy Communities Grant Program was launched in 2003 and integrates several EPA New England programs including Air Quality Outreach, Assistance & Pollution Prevention, Asthma, Children’s Environmental Health and Clean, Green and Healthy Schools Initiative, Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (SNECWRP), Toxics, Urban Environmental Program, and Water Infrastructure (Stormwater, Wastewater, and Drinking Water). The goal of the program is to combine available resources and best identify competitive projects that will achieve measurable environmental and public health results in communities across New England. In order to streamline and simplify the application and competitive process, eligible applicants are invited to submit an Initial Proposal to EPA New England for funding consideration under this competitive grant program. Based on the quality of the eligible initial proposals as measured against the applicable criterion in Section V, finalists will be invited to submit full project proposals for further evaluation. The Healthy Communities Grant Program anticipates awarding approximately 10-15 cooperative agreements from these full project proposals in 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 2015 Healthy Communities Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sandra Brownell
EPA New England 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OEP06-2) Boston, MA 02109-3912 Fax: 617-918-0797 Phone: 617-918-1797 Email:Brownell.Sandra@epa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 275296 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> hc 2015 rfp 032515.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sandra Brownell EPA New England 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OEP06-2) Boston, MA 02109-3912 Fax: 617-918-0797 Phone: 617-918-1797 Email: Brownell.Sandra@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.110 | PKG00215671 | Mar 19, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275296 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
275296 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
275296 Other-1.1.pdf
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