The Gulf of Mexico Division is offering this grant to fund projects that enhance water quality, improve habitat, boost environmental resilience, and foster environmental education. This grant is specifically designed to support farmer-led or farm-focused organizations operating within the Gulf of Mexico watershed across the Continental United States. Funds are available for demonstrating innovative practices on working lands, aiming to improve ecological outcomes. The program defines ‘farmer’ broadly as individuals making management decisions on agricultural, forest, or grazing lands. This initiative empowers land managers to implement sustainable practices that benefit the environment and local communities.
Opportunity ID: 328669
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-GM-2020-FARMER |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Gulf of Mexico Division Farmer to Farmer Request for Applications – 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.475 — Gulf of Mexico Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2020 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2020 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality, habitat, resilience and environmental education through the demonstration of innovative practices on working lands. The project is designed to support farmer-led or farm focused organizations in the Gulf of Mexico watershed within the Continental United States. For the purpose of this RFA the term “farmer” refers to those individuals that make management decisions concerning agriculture lands, including cropland, forestland, and grazing lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Gulf of Mexico Division Farmer to Farmer Request for Application – 2020 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Gulf of Mexico Division ATTN: Rachel Houge 2510 14th Street – Suite 1212 Gulfport, MS 39501 GMP-RFP@epa.gov Email:GMP-RFP@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification reflects a correction in the estimated total program funding amount (shown on the general information section of the synopsis) from $7,500,000 TO $10,000,000. A revised Request for Applications (RFA), which reflects the correct estimated total funding amount as $10,000,000, has also been posted. All other information in the RFA remains the same. | Aug 20, 2020 | |
| Aug 13, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-GM-2020-FARMER |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Gulf of Mexico Division Farmer to Farmer Request for Applications – 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.475 — Gulf of Mexico Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2020 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2020 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality, habitat, resilience and environmental education through the demonstration of innovative practices on working lands. The project is designed to support farmer-led or farm focused organizations in the Gulf of Mexico watershed within the Continental United States. For the purpose of this RFA the term “farmer” refers to those individuals that make management decisions concerning agriculture lands, including cropland, forestland, and grazing lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Gulf of Mexico Division Farmer to Farmer Request for Application – 2020 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Gulf of Mexico Division ATTN: Rachel Houge 2510 14th Street – Suite 1212 Gulfport, MS 39501 GMP-RFP@epa.gov Email:GMP-RFP@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-GM-2020-FARMER |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Gulf of Mexico Division Farmer to Farmer Request for Applications – 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.475 — Gulf of Mexico Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2020 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality, habitat, resilience and environmental education through the demonstration of innovative practices on working lands. The project is designed to support farmer-led or farm focused organizations in the Gulf of Mexico watershed within the Continental United States. For the purpose of this RFA the term “farmer” refers to those individuals that make management decisions concerning agriculture lands, including cropland, forestland, and grazing lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Gulf of Mexico Division Farmer to Farmer Request for Application – 2020 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Gulf of Mexico Division ATTN: Rachel Houge 2510 14th Street – Suite 1212 Gulfport, MS 39501 GMP-RFP@epa.gov Email:GMP-RFP@epa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 328669 Full Announcement-Gulf of Mexico 2020 RFA -> EPA GMD 2020 Farmer Final v2 2020.8.20 .pdf
Folder 328669 Full Announcement-Gulf of Mexico 2020 RFA -> Suggested Budget Template 2020.8.12.pdf
Folder 328669 Full Announcement-Gulf of Mexico 2020 RFA -> EPA GMD Farmer Q and A 2020.8.12.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Gulf of Mexico Division ATTN: Rachel Houge 2510 14th Street – Suite 1212 Gulfport, MS 39501 GMP-RFP@epa.gov Email: GMP-RFP@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.475 | NONE | None | PKG00262997 | Aug 13, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328669 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
328669 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
328669 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328669 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
328669 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328669 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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