Closed EPA-OAR-OAQPS-15-04 CFDA 66.202 Earmark

2015 Targeted Air Shed Grant Program

Posted by Environmental Protection Agency

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — 2015 Targeted Air Shed Grant Program — is cataloged under number EPA-OAR-OAQPS-15-04 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.202, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 3, 2015. The funding category is Earmark, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $3,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 1, 2015. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $3,000,000

Close Date

June 1, 2015

Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.

Posted

April 3, 2015

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Targeted Air Shed Grant Program. This program will assist local, state and/or tribal air control agencies in developing plans, conducting demonstrations, and implementing projects in order to reduce air pollution in nonattainment areas that EPA determines are the top five most polluted areas relative to ozone (O3) or annual average fine particulate matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The overall goal of the Targeted Air Shed Grant program is to reduce air pollution in the Nation’s areas with the highest levels of ozone and PM2.5 ambient air concentrations.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Jeff Whitlow, Phone: 919-541-5523

Key Dates

Posted April 3, 2015
Close Date June 1, 2015
Archive Date July 1, 2015
Last Updated April 3, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2015 Targeted Air Shed Grant Program", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.202. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Targeted Air Shed Grant Program. This program will assi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 1, 2015. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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