The Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2, Office of Policy and Management, is offering a grant for projects that aim to increase awareness of the importance of coral reef ecosystems in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant focuses on promoting environmental stewardship through sustainable practices related to energy and water usage, pollution control, and waste management. Eligible organizations can propose initiatives that educate the public and stakeholders about the value of coral reefs and encourage sustainability in industry practices and personal choices. The closing date for applications is May 12, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41105
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R2-OPM-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Increasing Awareness of Environmental Impacts to Coral Reef Systems in the Caribbean through Targeted Outreach, Training and Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.034 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Region 2, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), Policy, Planning, and Evaluation Branch (PPEB) is soliciting applications from eligible organizations for a project(s) that addresses the following objectives associated with the coral reef ecosystems within PR and/or the USVI: 1) increases public and/or stakeholder awareness about the ecological, economic, social and cultural value of coral reefs and associated ecosystems and 2) promotes environmental stewardship as it pertains to energy and water usage, water or air pollution, and/or solid waste generation and management either through the introduction and/or adoption of more sustainable industry practices or the encouragement of more sustainable personal choices. To realize these two objectives, projects must focus on either or both of these high-priority project areas defined by EPA Region 2. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Increasing Awareness of Environmental Impacts to Coral Reef Systems in the Caribbean through Targeted Outreach, Training and Education |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Heather Barnhart, (212) 637-4971.
Email:barnhart.heather@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Heather Barnhart, (212) 637-4971. Email: barnhart.heather@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.034 | PKG00006667 | Mar 27, 2008 | May 12, 2008 | View | ||
| 66.436 | PKG00006668 | Mar 27, 2008 | May 12, 2008 | View | ||
| 66.716 | PKG00006665 | Mar 27, 2008 | May 12, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41105 SF424-2.0.pdf
41105 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41105 Project-1.1.pdf
41105 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41105 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
41105 EPA4700_4-1.1.pdf
41105 Budget-1.1.pdf
41105 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41105 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
41105 SF424-2.0.pdf
41105 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41105 Project-1.1.pdf
41105 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41105 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
41105 EPA4700_4-1.1.pdf
41105 Budget-1.1.pdf
41105 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41105 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
41105 SF424-2.0.pdf
41105 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41105 Project-1.1.pdf
41105 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41105 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
41105 EPA4700_4-1.1.pdf
41105 Budget-1.1.pdf
41105 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41105 Other-1.1.pdf
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