Understanding Water Quality through Monitoring Activities
ID: 355894Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

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/355894

Additional Information

https://usepa.sharepoint.com/sites/OARM/OGD/AAA/SitePages/Grant-Solicitation-Boilerplate-Provisions-and-Guidance.aspx#section-i
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Gulf of Mexico Division, has announced a funding opportunity titled "Understanding Water Quality through Monitoring Activities." This initiative aims to support water quality monitoring projects in eligible Gulf Coast counties, focusing on identifying data gaps and conducting assessments to enhance local decision-making regarding water quality issues. The program is critical for improving the understanding of environmental challenges and ensuring clean water in the region. Approximately $3.75 million is available to fund four to six projects, with a maximum award of $750,000 per project. Interested applicants, including government entities, non-profits, and tribal organizations, must submit their applications through Grants.gov by the deadline of October 8, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Matt Beiser at GMP-RFP@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GMP-RFP@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-R4-GM-2024-WQM
    EPA-R4-GM-2024-WQM.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Gulf of Mexico Division, has announced a funding opportunity titled "Understanding Water Quality through Monitoring Activities" under the opportunity number EPA-R4-GM-2024-WQM. This initiative, supporting water quality studies in eligible coastal counties of the Gulf Coast, aims to enhance decision-making regarding local water quality issues. The program encourages applications for monitoring projects that identify data gaps, conduct assessments (physical, chemical, and biological), and complement existing monitoring efforts. Key dates include an informational presentation on August 6, 2024, and application deadlines by October 8, 2024. Approximately $3.75 million will fund four to six projects, with a maximum of $750,000 per project. Eligible applicants include government entities, non-profits, and tribal organizations, while for-profit groups are excluded. The application process requires submissions through Grants.gov, including necessary forms and a project narrative adhering to specific guidelines and evaluation criteria, focusing on project design, expected environmental results, outreach, partnerships, and past performance. This funding opportunity aligns with the EPA's strategic goals to ensure clean water and address environmental challenges collaboratively.
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