This grant, offered by Region 4, is for supporting comprehensive investigations into the severe “white blotch” coral disease. The primary purpose of this funding is to determine the extent and underlying causes of this persistent disease, which is significantly impacting coral ecosystems. Currently, the white blotch disease affects nearly half of the reef-building coral species—specifically 21 out of 43—in Southeast Florida and the Florida Keys. This includes two species listed under the Endangered Species Act, highlighting the critical threat posed to marine biodiversity. The findings from these investigations are crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate the disease’s spread and protect vulnerable coral populations essential for marine health.
Opportunity ID: 295068
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R4-WPD-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY17 Region 4 Catastrophic Coral Disease |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.461 — Regional Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 See Section IV of the solicitation for additional close date information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 See Section IV of the solicitation for additional close date information. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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 solicitation for information about eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The goals of this RFP is to support an investigation(s) of the extent and cause of the persistent coral disease described as “white blotch” currently impacting nearly half of the reef building coral species (21 of 43 species; 2 threatened endangered species, Endangered Species Act) in Southeast Florida and the Florida Keys. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY17 Region 4 Catastrophic Coral Disease |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jennifer Shadle
(404) 562-9436 Email:Shadle.jennifer@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 295068 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Final FY17 WPD RFP – White Blotch Regional Priority.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jennifer Shadle (404) 562-9436 Email: Shadle.jennifer@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.461 | PKG00233490 | Jun 28, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295068 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295068 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
295068 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
295068 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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