This grant, offered by the Puget Sound Partnership, is specifically designed to advance environmental justice within the vital restoration and recovery efforts across the Puget Sound region. It provides essential funding for eligible applicants who are committed to working closely with diverse communities, key partners, Strategic Initiative Leads, and Indigenous Tribes involved in the Puget Sound Management Conference. The core purpose of this grant is to facilitate the direct implementation of critical goals articulated in the comprehensive 2022-2026 Puget Sound Action Agenda. Through collaborative initiatives, this funding seeks to foster equitable environmental outcomes, enhance human wellbeing, and ensure robust ecosystem recovery, ultimately striving for a healthy and sustainable Puget Sound for all its residents and natural habitats.
Opportunity ID: 346567
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-I-R10-PS-2023-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, HUMAN WELLBEING, AND ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY IN PUGET SOUND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.123 — Geographic Programs – Puget Sound Action Agenda: Technical Investigations and Implementation Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2023 See Section IV of funding opportunity for closing date information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2023 See Section IV of funding opportunity for closing date information. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
This RFA announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible applicants that are interested in advancing EJ in the restoration and recovery of Puget Sound. The successful applicant will work closely with communities, key partners, Strategic Initiative Leads (SIL, see Strategic Initiative Leads Request for Proposals), Tribes, and others involved in the Puget Sound Management Conference – as described in the 2022 Puget Sound Action Agenda. The funding from this RFA is intended to go towards the implementation of the goals stated in the 2022-2026 Puget Sound Action Agenda. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ATTN: Sean Macduff Region 10, Puget Sound Program 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 155 Seattle, Washington 98101 E-mail address: macduff.sean@epa.gov Email:macduff.sean@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 346567 Full Announcement-EPA-I-R10-PS-2023-002 -> puget-sound-environmental-justice-rfa-2023.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ATTN: Sean Macduff Region 10, Puget Sound Program 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 155 Seattle, Washington 98101 E-mail address: macduff.sean@epa.gov Email: macduff.sean@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.123 | NONE | None | PKG00280294 | Mar 02, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346567 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346567 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
346567 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346567 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346567 SF424A-1.0.pdf