This grant from the South Florida Geographic Initiative provides funding for environmental projects across critical South Florida ecosystems. It targets the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program, Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative, Caloosahatchee Estuary, Indian River Lagoon, Florida Bay, and Biscayne Bay. This open competition invites applicants to submit proposals that align with the goals and objectives of these vital programs. The funding aims to enhance water quality, protect marine and estuarine environments, and preserve the ecological integrity of these significant natural resources, ensuring the long-term health of the entire South Florida region.
Opportunity ID: 327944
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R4-SFL-2020-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2020 SOUTH FL GEOGRAPHIC INITIATIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.436 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements – Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2020 See Section IV of the solicitation for close date information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2020 See Section IV of the solicitation for close date information. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $325,000 |
| 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 eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
This RFA solicits applications to fund South Florida Geographic Initiative projects for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program, Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative, Caloosahatchee Estuary, Indian River Lagoon, Florida Bay, and Biscayne Bay. This RFA is an open competition for applicants to apply for funding for projects meeting the goals and objectives under these programs and initiatives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | About EPA Region 4 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Jennifer Shadle or
Mr. Steven Blackburn |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 327944 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FINAL FY20 SFL RFA 6.30.20.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ms. Jennifer Shadle or
Mr. Steven Blackburn |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.436 | PKG00262414 | Jul 01, 2020 | Aug 07, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327944 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327944 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
327944 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327944 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
327944 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
327944 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf