Closed · EPA-R4-GM-EJGRANTSPROGRAM-2023 · CFDA 66.475 · Discretionary

Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program

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

up to $2.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 8, 2023
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program is a closed discretionary listing from Environmental Protection Agency that offered Up to $2,500,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $2.5M
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
66.475
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program - is cataloged under number EPA-R4-GM-EJGRANTSPROGRAM-2023 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.475, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 6, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $2,500,000. The agency has projected $12.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $12.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.4 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 May 8, 2023. 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 $2,500,000

Close Date

May 8, 2023

See Section IV of funding opportunity for close date information.

Posted

February 6, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$12,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This RFA is seeking applicants for a direct award from EPA to become a “pass-through entity” to develop and administer a competitive subaward program to fund projects/activities authorized by CWA 104(b)(3) in communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities and provide technical assistance as described in Section 1.B.2.EPA Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice objectives for this RFA are: Fund projects that are authorized under CWA 104 (b)(3) to communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities. All proposed projects should include activities designed to engage, educate, and empower communities to understand local environmental and public health issues; Enhance environmental and/or resilience collaboration, including within and among communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities, municipal and state governments, Non-profit organizations (NPOs), and academic institutions; Document the beneficial impact the project has on the community; and Effectively communicate project results to inform future environmental justice approaches.

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.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Jeanne Allen

Key Dates

Posted February 6, 2023
Close Date May 8, 2023
Archive Date June 7, 2023
Last Updated February 6, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.475. This RFA is seeking applicants for a direct award from EPA to become a “pass-through entity” to develop and administer a competitive subaward program to fund projects/activities authorized by CWA 104(...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 8, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $2,500,000. Total estimated funding: $12,000,000. 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.

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