The U.S. EPA’s Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC) is offering this grant to fund proposals for technical assistance programs. This initiative aims to support local and tribal governments addressing common land use and development challenges. Up to three applicants will be selected to deliver “ready to go” tools, facilitating changes in local policies and regulations. The primary purpose is to empower communities to adopt smart growth and sustainable development approaches. This will enhance their capacity to protect the environment, improve public health, stimulate job creation, foster economic opportunity, and ultimately elevate the overall quality of life within these communities. This grant is for organizations capable of providing expert guidance and practical tools for sustainable community building.
Opportunity ID: 70533
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OP-OSC-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.611 — Environmental Policy and Innovation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| 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 announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC) in U.S. EPAs Office of Policy is seeking proposals to create and deliver technical assistance programs to local and tribal governments facing common land use and development challenges. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to fund up to three applicants that will provide technical assistance to multiple communities on the use of standardized, ready to go” tools that lead to changes in local policies and development regulations. As a result of this RFP, the grantee(s) will select and work with communities to increase their capacity to successfully implement smart growth and sustainable communities development approaches that protect the environment, improve public health, facilitate job creation and economic opportunity, and improve overall quality of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Nelson, (202) 566-2835
Email:nelson.kevin@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin Nelson, (202) 566-2835
Email: nelson.kevin@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.611 | PKG00032770 | Feb 10, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
70533 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
70533 Project-1.1.pdf
70533 Other-1.1.pdf
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