Enhance Technical Assistance and Outreach to Farmers on Nutrient Management in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEBTA)
ID: 356533Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$300K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356533
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications for grants under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, specifically targeting the enhancement of technical assistance and outreach for nutrient management among farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to improve nutrient management practices to combat harmful algal blooms and water quality issues caused by nutrient runoff, with a focus on engaging unparticipating farmers in conservation efforts. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, while federal agencies and for-profit entities are excluded from participation. The total funding available is approximately $4 million, with individual grants ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000, and applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by November 22, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the EPA at GLRI-RFA@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GLRI-RFA@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-R5-GL2024-WLEBTA_FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative aimed at providing technical assistance and outreach for nutrient management to farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). This program allocates between $300,000 to $1,000,000 for grants totaling approximately $4 million for projects that enhance nutrient management practices among agricultural operations to combat harmful algal blooms and water quality issues exacerbated by nutrient runoff. Key objectives include improving fertilizer and manure management, reducing nutrient runoff into waterways, and engaging unparticipating farmers in conservation efforts. Eligible applicants may include state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, but federal agencies and for-profit organizations are excluded. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by November 22, 2024, with evaluation based on project impact, implementation strategy, staff qualifications, and cost effectiveness. The overarching goal of the RFA is to foster collaborative approaches to restore and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem and support sustainable agricultural practices that align with EPA's strategic water protection goals.
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