Closed · EPA-R3-CBP-21-01 · CFDA 66.466 · Discretionary

Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2021 Request for Proposals for Citizens Advisory Committee, Local Government Advisory Committee, and Local Leadership Workgroup Support

Federal grant opportunity posted by Environmental Protection Agency, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $4.7M
Award range
Closed
Status
January 29, 2021
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2021 Request for Proposals for Citizens Advisory Committee, Local Government Advisory Committee, and Local Leadership Workgroup Support is a closed discretionary listing from Environmental Protection Agency that offered Up to $4,650,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $4.7M
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
66.466
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2021 Request for Proposals for Citizens Advisory Committee, Local Government Advisory Committee, and Local Leadership Workgroup Support - is cataloged under number EPA-R3-CBP-21-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.466, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 14, 2020 and last updated on January 19, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $4,650,000. The agency has projected $4.7 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $4.7 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.3 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 January 29, 2021. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $4,650,000

Close Date

January 29, 2021

See Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information.

Posted

December 14, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$4,650,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) is announcing a Request for Applications (RFA) for supporting Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) goals related to residents, communities, and local governments of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Support includes two separate activities to coordinate a total of three CBP groups that serve to increase representation, inclusion, and engagement of (1) watershed residents and (2) local governments in the CBP partnership’s restoration and conservation efforts.(1) One group that represents and provides the perspectives of watershed residents:A. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)(2) Two groups related to local governments:B. Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), which represents and provides the perspectives of local government leaders; andC. Local Leadership Workgroup (LLWG), which serves to enhance the knowledge and capacity of local government leaders.Citizens Advisory CommitteeThe CAC is charged with responsibility for representing residents and stakeholders of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in the restoration effort and advising the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership on all aspects of Chesapeake Bay restoration. Since 1984, the CAC has provided a non-governmental perspective on the Bay cleanup effort and on how CBP policies and programs affect residents who live and work in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.Local Government Advisory Committee and Local Leadership WorkgroupThe LGAC's mission is to share the views and insights of local elected officials with state and federal decision-makers and to enhance the flow of information among local governments about the health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The LGAC, which consists of local elected government officials, advises the Chesapeake Bay partnership as it relates to increasing local government involvement in the implementation of actions to restore and protect theChesapeake Bay and meet the outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.The LLWG was established in 2014 after the signing of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. This workgroup exists to accomplish the local leadership outcome in the Agreement. The outcome statement for local leadership reads: Continually increase the knowledge and capacity of local officials on issues related to water resources and in the implementation of economic and policy incentives that will support local conservation actions. The LLWG is responsible for developing and implementing the local leadership management strategy and logic and action plan.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

James Hargett fax: 410-267-5777

Key Dates

Posted December 14, 2020
Close Date January 29, 2021
Archive Date February 28, 2021
Last Updated January 19, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2021 Request for Proposals for Citizens Advisory Committee, Local Government Advisory Committee, and Local Leadership Workgroup Support", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.466. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) is announcing a Request for Applications (RFA) for supporting Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) goals related to reside...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 29, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $4,650,000. Total estimated funding: $4,650,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
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.

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