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• Do we need to submit an Adaptive Management Strategy and Performance Measurement Plan?

  These are not required for an application to meet eligibility requirements of this RFA. Review Section III.C. for more information on threshold eligibility criteria. An applicant may choose to submit these documents and/or other supporting materials with their application. Or an applicant may choose to include the development of an…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Can we refine MOPs during the award using adaptive management?

  Yes. Applicants that choose to utilize an adaptive management approach to revise or refine their anticipated measures of progress should clearly describe the methodology of that approach within their workplan. Such a strategy must be consistent with EPA’s assistance agreement competition policy, specifically such changes must not materially change the…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• This opportunity does not include Focus Area 1, AOC/Toxics. Many AOC may have underserved community populations. Does EPA have guidelines for how to operate in AOCs without causing duplication interference in that program?

  The principal recipient may fund subaward projects within AOCs, provided the primary focus of the project meets the eligibility requirements. EPA will work closely with selected principal recipients as part of our substantial involvement to ensure there is adequate coordination with state and federal AOC programs.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Can EPA give some clarity on the 6-year timeframe and additional potential years of funding as it relates to project timeline(s)? For example, is the timeframe intended to expect multiple years of RFAs released by the prime under the initial application to the EPA, or one RFA with extended time for project completion and reporting?

  The design and overall program approach toward the Project RFA should be decided by the applicant. However, all subawards under the Project RFA must be completed and closed out within the 6-year window.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• The authorship of the proposal can be co-written and co-submitted by a coalition. However, how can organizations document the budget? Do coalitions complete several line items budget for each of the members of the coalition and a budget narrative tying them all together? Do coalition members submit one line-item budget and all the coalition members who are not the PR will have a single item listed in the “other” category?

  There should be one detailed budget narrative covering the entire project. Whoever is submitting the proposal and responsible for managing the agreement would provide their budget and all the object class categories that you are used too: personal, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contracting, and other. The other coalition members, if…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Is there a set timeline for these grant programs? How long are the programs expected to last?

  The anticipated timeline is for a 6-year period, which translates to a cooperative agreement for a 6-year period to the principal recipient. To give an estimate of what a timeline might look like, the PR may take six months to a year to initial establish the project RFA and then…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• So, the principal recipient can only manage the sub-recipient projects, they cannot do the project themselves?

  The PR will not complete on-the-ground project work. PRs are responsible for the project RFA and administration of awards made under the project RFA throughout the lifecycle of the award(s).

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Do sub recipients need to be 501c3?

  No, subrecipients do not need to be 501C3. Potential applicants should carefully review Section 7 of EPA's Subaward Policy for a full description of entities eligible for subawards. Potential applicants should also review Appendix A: Distinction Between Subrecipients and Contractors. Grants Policy Issuance (GPI) 16-01: EPA Subaward Policy for EPA…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• In an application, can you include unlimited footnotes with links and appendices?

  There is a page limit to the application of 25 pages. Applications in excess of the page limit in their narrative application will have the first 25 pages of the project narrative evaluated by EPA reviewers. Please note: Forms SF-424, SF- 424A, 5700-54, 4700-4, negotiated indirect cost agreement, and supporting…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Is it possible to resubmit the application if I need to change something? 

  Yes, you can submit multiple times. EPA will only review the most recent submission. If other circumstances apply, such as multiple project proposals from the same organization, please notify [email protected] .

  • Last published: October 9, 2024

• What types of things have caused applications to be disqualified for administrative reasons?

  Some examples of reasons applications have been disqualified include: Applicant did not complete all of the registrations steps in Grants.gov and could not resolve the issue until 12:01 a.m. the morning after the deadline. Because the applicant could not demonstrate the problem was caused by Grants.gov technical issues, the application…

  • Last published: April 23, 2024

• Remote coordination with local authorities
  

  The Risk Management Program regulations require owners and operators of stationary sources to coordinate their response needs annually, or more frequently if necessary, with local emergency planning and response organizations (40 CFR §68.93(a)). If a stationary source is in a remote location and in-person annual coordination is deemed impractical, can…

  • Last published: June 5, 2024

• If we believe all GLRI MOPs will be achieved, should we include all of them in the application?

  Full Question If we believe, based on our knowledge of the on-the-ground relevant issues and solutions, that there is a possibility that project subrecipients may apply to achieve projected results for every type of GLRI Action Plan III action (i.e. invasive species control, non-point source pollution runoff reduction, habitat restore/enhance/protect…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Do applications need to evaluate Project Subrecipients based off of the required Environmental Justice metrics?

  Full Question EJ MOP that that we must include in our application are: i) the number of Project Subrecipients receiving a subaward who have never before received EPA or GLRI funds; ii) the number of community members engaged in the program as a result of Principal Recipient efforts; iii) the…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Can there be advisors, not paid as Coalition members, who are eligible to be Project Subrecipients?

  EPA received a similar question related to Coalition Members, and the response applies to all organizations advising or participating in the development of a Project RFA or review and selection of project subrecipients. Any entity privy to or involved in the development of any information that would give them a…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024