Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 CBP 20 01
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Chesapeake Bay Program Office, released a Fiscal Year 2020 Request for Applications titled "Goal Implementation Team Project Support" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA R3 CBP 20 01). This discretionary funding opportunity uses a cooperative agreement and falls under the environmental assistance listing CFDA 66.466. The core purpose is to fund an organization that can set up and run a program that supports work requested by the Chesapeake Bay Program's Goal Implementation Teams (GITs), along with designated Work Groups and Action Teams, so those groups can meet the responsibilities, targets, outcomes, and long-term goals laid out in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
The opportunity is built around how the Chesapeake Bay Program organizes and delivers its watershed restoration and protection work. Under the Watershed Agreement, the GITs and their associated Work Groups and Action Teams act as the main coordinating bodies for Chesapeake Bay Program activities. In practice, that coordination requires a steady pipeline of technical, analytical, and logistical support to design and carry out management strategies tied to the Agreement's goals. EPA is looking for applications that can deliver that support cost-effectively by administering projects proposed by the GIT structure, rather than funding unrelated or stand-alone environmental projects.
The types of support described in the RFA are practical, program-operations kinds of work that make large partnership efforts function. Examples explicitly highlighted include data collection and analysis, development of metrics, measurement and tracking of progress, economic analysis, meeting facilitation, and other related services needed to plan, evaluate, and coordinate restoration actions. In other words, the funded program is expected to help convert the Watershed Agreement's outcomes into implementable strategies and measurable progress, and to help partnership teams stay aligned through shared tools, analysis, and organized collaboration.
Although the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership includes federal agencies, the seven watershed jurisdictions, and many non-federal organizations, the RFA emphasizes that the work funded under this award is meant to support the seven watershed jurisdictions and other non-federal partners. The jurisdictions specifically named are Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The intent is to strengthen the non-federal side of the partnership by providing a managed mechanism to deliver cross-cutting support services that the GITs and related groups identify as necessary for meeting Agreement commitments.
From an award structure standpoint, EPA anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $4,500,000. The application window opened with a creation date of October 10, 2019, and the original closing date was November 25, 2019 (with instructions to consult Section IV of the full announcement for any submission details). Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility specifics referenced in the full opportunity under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. Overall, the RFA reads as a targeted investment in the Chesapeake Bay Program's management and coordination capacity: one cooperative agreement to establish and administer a program that can quickly support GIT-driven projects that advance Watershed Agreement goals.Apply for EPA R3 CBP 20 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2020 Request for Applications for Goal Implementation Team Project Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.466.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 10, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 25, 2019 See Section IV of the funding opportunity. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is a Fiscal Year 2020 EPA Request for Applications (RFA) released by the EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program Office titled "Goal Implementation Team Project Support." The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R3 CBP 20 01, and it is offered as a discretionary environmental assistance opportunity under CFDA 66.466.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to fund one organization to set up and run a program that supports work requested by the Chesapeake Bay Program's Goal Implementation Teams (GITs), along with designated Work Groups and Action Teams. The intent is to help those groups meet responsibilities, targets, outcomes, and long-term goals in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Is this grant meant to fund stand-alone environmental restoration projects?
No. The RFA emphasizes that EPA is looking for applications that can deliver cost-effective support by administering projects proposed by the GIT structure. The award is not described as funding unrelated or stand-alone environmental projects.
What kind of work is expected to be supported under this program?
The RFA highlights practical program-operations support that helps a large partnership function and deliver on the Watershed Agreement. Examples explicitly mentioned include data collection and analysis, development of metrics, measurement and tracking of progress, economic analysis, meeting facilitation, and other related services needed to plan, evaluate, and coordinate restoration actions.
What are the Goal Implementation Teams (GITs) in this context?
Under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, the GITs and their associated Work Groups and Action Teams serve as the main coordinating bodies for Chesapeake Bay Program activities. This funding is designed to support the work those teams request in order to help carry out management strategies tied to Agreement goals.
How does this award relate to the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement?
The program funded by this opportunity is intended to help convert the Watershed Agreement's outcomes into implementable strategies and measurable progress. The support is meant to help partnership teams stay aligned through shared tools, analysis, and organized collaboration aimed at meeting Agreement commitments.
Who is the work intended to support?
Although the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership includes federal agencies, watershed jurisdictions, and many non-federal organizations, the RFA emphasizes that work funded under this award is meant to support the seven watershed jurisdictions and other non-federal partners.
Which watershed jurisdictions are specifically named?
The jurisdictions specifically named are Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
What does EPA mean by "cross-cutting support services" in this RFA?
Based on the examples in the RFA, cross-cutting support services are services that can be used across multiple GITs, Work Groups, or Action Teams to help plan, evaluate, and coordinate restoration and protection actions. The RFA describes services such as technical, analytical, and logistical support, including data and metrics work, economic analysis, and meeting facilitation.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the award?
The anticipated award ceiling is $4,500,000.
When did the application period open and close?
The application window reflects a creation date of October 10, 2019, and an original closing date of November 25, 2019. The announcement notes that applicants should consult Section IV of the full announcement for submission details.
Where can applicants find submission details?
The RFA points applicants to Section IV of the full announcement for submission details.
What is the eligibility category listed for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility specifics referenced in the full opportunity under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Does the information provided include the detailed eligibility requirements?
No. The information provided states that additional eligibility specifics are contained in the full opportunity under "Additional Information on Eligibility," but those details are not included here.
What does it mean that the award is a targeted investment in management and coordination capacity?
In this RFA, EPA describes the award as supporting the Chesapeake Bay Program's management and coordination needs by funding one organization to establish and administer a program that can respond quickly to GIT-driven project requests. The focus is on providing the tools, analysis, logistics, and facilitation needed for coordinated implementation of Watershed Agreement goals.
What makes this opportunity "cost-effective" according to the RFA description?
The RFA indicates EPA is looking for applications that can deliver necessary technical, analytical, and logistical support cost-effectively by administering projects proposed through the GIT structure, rather than funding disconnected efforts.
Is this opportunity connected to the Chesapeake Bay Program Office?
Yes. The RFA was released by EPA through its Chesapeake Bay Program Office.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the environmental assistance listing CFDA 66.466.
What is the official title and funding opportunity number?
The title is "Goal Implementation Team Project Support" and the Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R3 CBP 20 01.
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