This grant is offered by the EPA as a major competitive funding opportunity under Focus Area 3 of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan III for Fiscal Year 2021. This initiative aims to provide grants and/or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for projects vital to restoring the Great Lakes ecosystem. The primary purpose of this grant is to support nonpoint source runoff and nutrient reduction efforts, specifically through the implementation of green infrastructure solutions in shoreline communities. The EPA seeks applications that propose innovative and effective strategies to mitigate pollution, improve water quality, and promote ecological health across the Great Lakes region, contributing to long-term sustainability goals.
Opportunity ID: 334171
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R5-GL2021-GIS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2021 Request for Applications for Nonpoint Source Runoff and Nutrient Reduction Projects-Green Infrastructure in Shoreline Communities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.469 — Great Lakes Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see the announcement including Section III for eligibility information |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
This Request for Applications (RFA) solicits applications from eligible entities for grants and/or cooperative agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan III (https://www.glri.us/documents). This RFA is EPA’s major competitive grant funding opportunity under Focus Area 3 of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (“GLRI” or “Initiative”) for FY 2021. Under this FON, applications are requested for projects relating to Green Infrastructure in Shoreline Communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jennifer Conner, 312-886-0201
Email:GLRI-RFA@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 334171 Full Announcement-Announcement -> June 24 – GLRI RFA FY21 Green Infrastructure in Shoreline Communities FON.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jennifer Conner, 312-886-0201 Email: GLRI-RFA@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.469 | PKG00267741 | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334171 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334171 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
334171 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334171 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
334171 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334171 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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