This grant is for projects aimed at improving the environmental health and resilience of the Gulf of Mexico region and its watersheds. Proposals are sought for initiatives focusing on enhancing water quality, protecting and restoring coastal habitats and ecosystems, and fostering environmental education and outreach. Additionally, the grant supports efforts to build community resilience within the Gulf area. The funding is available to facilitate cooperative agreements that address critical environmental challenges and promote sustainable development in the region. This opportunity encourages comprehensive approaches to safeguarding the Gulf’s natural resources and supporting its communities.
Opportunity ID: 294672
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-GM-COOPERATIVE-AGREEMENTS-2017-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Gulf of Mexico Program Cooperative Agreements 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2017 See Section IV of the solicitation for additional information about the close date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2017 See Section IV of the solicitation for additional information about the close date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 03, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| 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 on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals that address water quality improvement; coastal habitat and ecosystems enhancement, restoration and/or protection; environmental education and outreach; and community resilience in the Gulf of Mexico region and its watersheds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 2017 Gulf of Mexico Program Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Gulf of Mexico Program ATTN: Rachel Houge 2510 14th Street – Suite 1212 Gulfport, MS 39501 Email:GMP-RFP@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294672 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Gulf of Mexico Program RFP 2017 FINAL 2017.06.13.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Gulf of Mexico Program ATTN: Rachel Houge 2510 14th Street – Suite 1212 Gulfport, MS 39501 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 | PKG00233232 | Jun 15, 2017 | Aug 04, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294672 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294672 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294672 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
294672 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294672 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294672 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf