The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering this competitive grant opportunity under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a national priority aimed at restoring the Great Lakes ecosystem. This initiative, supported by 15 federal agencies, seeks proposals from eligible entities for grants and cooperative agreements. Funding will address critical Great Lakes environmental challenges across five major focus areas: toxic substances and polluted areas, invasive species, nearshore health and nonpoint source pollution, habitat and wildlife protection and restoration, and accountability, education, monitoring, communication, and partnerships. This grant is for comprehensive efforts to restore and protect the Lakes, building on prior strategies to address significant ecosystem problems.
Opportunity ID: 50364
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R5-GL2010-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.469 — Great Lakes Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This Request For Proposals (RFP) solicits proposals from eligible entities for grantsand cooperative agreements to be awarded pursuant to a portion of the $475 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative included in Public Law 111-88, the Department of the Interior,Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 which is in furtherance ofPresident Obamas Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (the Initiative) announced in February 2009. The President and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with 15 other federal agencies, have made restoring the Great Lakes a national priority. The Initiative builds on the prior efforts of agency, business, public interest, and other leaders which resulted inthe Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy (GLRC Strategy) and the Great LakesRestoration Initiative Action Plan now being developed. This RFP represents EPAs majorcompetitive grant funding opportunity under the Initiative and is one of several fundingopportunities described in the Initiatives Interagency Funding Guide. This RFP, in conjunction with other funding opportunities under the Initiative, will be used to competitively provide funding to eligible entities to address the most significant Great Lakes ecosystem problems and efforts in five major focus areas: Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern, including pollution prevention and cleanup ofthe most polluted areas in the Great Lakes. Invasive Species, including efforts to institute a zero tolerance policy toward newinvasions. Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, including a targeted geographic focuson high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban, suburban and,agricultural sources. Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration, including bringing wetlands and otherhabitat back to life, and the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the entire 530,000acres of Great Lakes coastal wetlands for the purpose of strategically targeting restorationand protection efforts in a science-based manner. Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships,including the implementation of goal- and results-based accountability measures, learninginitiatives, outreach and strategic partnerships. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Russ, 312-886-4013.
Email:support@greatlakesrestoration.us |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change to Section IV.F. | Jan 14, 2010 | |
| Jan 14, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R5-GL2010-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.469 — Great Lakes Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This Request For Proposals (RFP) solicits proposals from eligible entities for grantsand cooperative agreements to be awarded pursuant to a portion of the $475 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative included in Public Law 111-88, the Department of the Interior,Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 which is in furtherance ofPresident Obamas Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (the Initiative) announced in February 2009. The President and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with 15 other federal agencies, have made restoring the Great Lakes a national priority. The Initiative builds on the prior efforts of agency, business, public interest, and other leaders which resulted inthe Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy (GLRC Strategy) and the Great LakesRestoration Initiative Action Plan now being developed. This RFP represents EPAs majorcompetitive grant funding opportunity under the Initiative and is one of several fundingopportunities described in the Initiatives Interagency Funding Guide. This RFP, in conjunction with other funding opportunities under the Initiative, will be used to competitively provide funding to eligible entities to address the most significant Great Lakes ecosystem problems and efforts in five major focus areas: Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern, including pollution prevention and cleanup ofthe most polluted areas in the Great Lakes. Invasive Species, including efforts to institute a zero tolerance policy toward newinvasions. Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, including a targeted geographic focuson high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban, suburban and,agricultural sources. Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration, including bringing wetlands and otherhabitat back to life, and the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the entire 530,000acres of Great Lakes coastal wetlands for the purpose of strategically targeting restorationand protection efforts in a science-based manner. Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships,including the implementation of goal- and results-based accountability measures, learninginitiatives, outreach and strategic partnerships. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Russ, 312-886-4013.
Email:support@greatlakesrestoration.us |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R5-GL2010-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.469 — Great Lakes Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | This Request For Proposals (RFP) solicits proposals from eligible entities for grants and cooperative agreements to be awarded pursuant to a portion of the $475 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative included in Public Law 111-88, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 which is in furtherance of President Obamas Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (the Initiative) announced in February 2009. The President and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with 15 other federal agencies, have made restoring the Great Lakes a national priority. The Initiative builds on the prior efforts of agency, business, public interest, and other leaders which resulted in the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy (GLRC Strategy) and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan now being developed. This RFP represents EPAs major competitive grant funding opportunity under the Initiative and is one of several funding opportunities described in the Initiatives Interagency Funding Guide. This RFP, in conjunction with other funding opportunities under the Initiative, will be used to competitively provide funding to eligible entities to address the most significant Great Lakes ecosystem problems and efforts in five major focus areas: Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern, including pollution prevention and cleanup of the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes. Invasive Species, including efforts to institute a zero tolerance policy toward new invasions. Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, including a targeted geographic focus on high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban, suburban and, agricultural sources. Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration, including bringing wetlands and other habitat back to life, and the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the entire 530,000 acres of Great Lakes coastal wetlands for the purpose of strategically targeting restoration and protection efforts in a science-based manner. Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships, including the implementation of goal- and results-based accountability measures, learning initiatives, outreach and strategic partnerships. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Russ, 312-886-4013.
Email:support@greatlakesrestoration.us |
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