Tribal Indoor Radon Project Grant: 2006

Agency Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9
Funding Opportunity Name: Tribal Indoor Radon Project Grant
Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R9-AIR6-06-010
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 66.032
Deadline for Submission of Proposals: Proposal packages must be received by September 5, 2006 at 5 PM PST or filed electronically through Grants.gov by 8pm Eastern Daylight Time

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Overview

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9, Air Division, is soliciting proposals from eligible Tribes and Tribal Consortia to fund Tribal Indoor Radon Pilot Project. Projects must demonstrate the effectiveness of reducing health risks through the development and implementation of projects for the assessment and mitigation of radon. Proposals must address one or more of the following priority areas:

Promote radon-resistant new building construction in homes and schools
Promote/plan radon testing and mitigation of homes and schools
Promote radon testing in homes in conjunction with property transfers
Promote and/or develop coalitions to work in partnership in order to reduce the risk of radon exposure

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, nearly one in 15 homes in the U.S. has a high level of indoor radon. The U.S. Surgeon General and USEPA recommend that all homes be tested for radon. Homes with high radon levels can be fixed. Additional information on radon and EPA's radon program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/radon

These awards are intended for work to be carried out in Region 9 which consists of Arizona, California, Nevada, Guam, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands

EPA Region 9 anticipates approximately $250,000 of total federal funds will be available. Region 9 anticipates awarding approximately 3-4 grant agreements ranging in size from $25,000 to $70,000 for work to be completed in either one or two years.

Important Dates

September 5, 2006	Proposal packages must be received by this date by 5 PM PST or filed electronically through Grants.gov by 8pm Eastern Daylight Time
September 15, 2006	Initial Approvals Identified Successful Applicants will be requested to submit a formal application package
October 2, 2006	Applications and Final Work Plans Submitted to EPA or received through Grants.gov
November 20, 2006	EPA Grant Awards made

The above dates other than the September 5, 2006, proposal due date are anticipated dates and may be subject to change. Late proposals will not be considered.

Key Contacts

EPA Project Officer:
Louise Hill, (Hill.Louise@epa.gov) Radon Project Officer
(415) 947-4192
FAX: (415) 947-3583

Contents of Full Text Announcement

Funding Opportunity Description
Award Information
Eligibility Information
Application and Submission Information
Application Review Information
Award Administration Information
Other Information
1. Attachment 1: (PDF 4 pages, 22K) Instructions for submission through Grants.gov

View the full text announcement (PDF 12 pages, 54K )

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