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July—August 2018 Pacific Southwest Newsletter
News from EPA's Pacific Southwest Region: Hawaii’s Unique Environment, Water Infrastructure, the SF Bay, and More.
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November—December 2017 Pacific Southwest Newsletter
News from EPA's Pacific Southwest Region: Wildfires, Food, Children, Wetlands and More.
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May—June 2020 Newsletter
EPA Pacific Southwest Newsletter for May-June 2020: Coronavirus Resources, U.S.-Mexico Border, EPA@50 and More.
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Could you clarify cost-share requirements for this opportunity?
Cost-share or match is not a requirement to be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity and is not a scoring factor in the evaluation of the proposals. For this reason, applicants should only include federal funds on the SF-424, SF-424A, and the budget narrative. If an applicant chooses to…
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Is a list of current and pending funding (support) is not needed for senior personnel?
The Coastal Wetland NOFO does not require the submission of information about funding staff receives from other sources.
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The budget form, SF424A (non-construction programs) in https://grants.gov allows applicants to input data for five years of funding. The solicitation allows for six years. How do we handle inputting budget information for an additional year?
On budget form 424-A, applicants need to include their entire budget in Section A and the entire budget breakdown in Section B. For Sections D and E, applicants will include their budget breakdown for the first five years. Applicants can exclude year six of the budget in Sections D and…
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I am asking if the "Great Lakes" you are saying is the Great Lakes region of Africa.
No. This United States Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity is referring to the North American Great Lakes.
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Final report of the FY 2007 State Grant Template Measures (SGTM) reporting workgroup
In 2006, OMB examined several major EPA categorical state grant programs and concluded that the Agency needed to improve the alignment of state grants to the Agency’s strategic mission, and that grants be accompanied by performance measures.
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EPA Registers New Pesticide Metamitron and Uses a New Structured Label
EPA registered one technical and two end use plant growth regulator products containing the new active ingredient metamitron for use on apple and pear trees.
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Performance Partnership Grants for Tribes in Region 10
Performance Partnership Grants (PPGs) for tribes in EPA's Region 10 (Pacific Northwest and Alaska).
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Region 10 Tribal Environmental Webinars
Informational webinars for Indian Environmental General Assistance Program applicants in EPA's Region 10.
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Do we need a Good Laboratory Practice-certified commercial lab(s) for the chemical analyses? We believe the answer will be no.
The NOFO does not include a requirement regarding Good Laboratory Practice certification for laboratories. However, if selected, the awarded applicant will be required to submit quality assurance documentation, including a demonstration of competency for all aspects of the project that include environmental data. Please see page 7 of the NOFO…
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Are we expected to provide freezer space for long-term storage of fish samples?
Page six of the NOFO says, "Applicants must also demonstrate how they will store sample extracts for the duration of the six-year agreement." Your project narrative should clearly describe how you will achieve that requirement.
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Do you accept letters of support?
Yes, letters of support are accepted. Please refer to page 17 of the NOFO for additional details on letters of support.
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I thought it might be a good idea to confirm that this program/RFA is still going to accept applications as planned. Please let me know.
EPA is accepting applications for this NOFO until 10:59 central time/11:59 PM Eastern on March 14, 2025. As stated on page 5 of the NOFO , selection under this NOFO is not a guarantee of future funding.
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Can you send an example of a similar submission to get a better sense of how much info should be included?
EPA cannot provide examples or comment on draft materials. Please read the NOFO in its entirety to ensure all requirements are detailed and to provide your best submission.
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My organization has staff that collaborate with EPA GLNPO staff as part of another program. Are they able to participate in our submission to the Fish Monitoring Program?
An organization's or their staff's participation in another GLRI program does not, itself, disqualify them from participating in an application to the Fish Monitoring Program. However, any potential conflicts of interest should be communicated to the NOFO Administrative Lead and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Children’s Resources for Educators
Educators can use these resources to teach children about the environment and help keep kids healthy both in and outside school.
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Southern Resident Killer Whales
An assessment of the Southern Resident Killer Whale population in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.
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Cleanups in Texas
This page contains information about cleanups in Texas, including Brownfields, Land Revitalization, Superfund Redevelopment Initiative, RCRA cleanups, and Superfund Sites.