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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…

  • Last published: March 11, 2025

• How do the changes in the 2006 Amendments apply to mobile refuelers?

  Mobile refuelers are now exempt from the following sized secondary containment provisions that still apply to all other bulk storage containers and mobile/portable bulk storage containers: • Sections 112.8(c)(2) and (11) for petroleum oils • Sections 112.12(c)(2) and (11) for animal fats and vegetable oils These provisions previously required sized…

  • Last published: May 16, 2025

• Will applicants be evaluated on whether or not they leverage funds?

  Cost share and leveraging of non-federal funds is not a requirement of this Funding Opportunity, but if leveraging is proposed, applicants will be evaluated based on how they will obtain the leveraged resources, the likelihood the leveraging will materialize during grant performance (e.g., if they have letters of commitment), the…

  • Last published: July 28, 2025

• Is it possible to distribute the majority of project funding in Year 2 and 3?

  Yes. Applicants should commit to being able to issue its first Project RFA within one year of being selected as Principal Recipient (page 9 of the RFA), however this is not a threshold eligibility requirement. There are no specific requirements as to the timing of issuing Project RFAs and funding…

  • Last published: August 6, 2025

• Will there be a non-federal cost share or match required of grants made by the principal recipient?

  No, non-federal cost share is not required. If an applicant proposes voluntary cost share, they should carefully review section III.B on page 21, description of Supporting Materials in section IV.D on page 27, and section V.B.

  • Last published: September 8, 2025

• How will the budget for year six be treated in case of a continuation of sampling past 2029?

  Sampling past 2029 will not be covered under this assistance agreement.

  • Last published: March 17, 2025

• We are also hoping you can clarify if the budget justification has to be part of the 30-page limit or if its outside of this limit and loaded in its own section. (Seems like there is some conflicting information in the call)

  As stated in the NOFO on page 12. 29. Budget 30. Detailed budget narrative Expeditious spending and sufficient progress in the use of GLRI funds. Applicants are advised that readability is of paramount importance and should take precedence in application format, including selecting a legible font type and size for…

  • Last published: March 26, 2025

• We would like to include references as part of our proposal, but we aren’t sure if this is part of the 30-page limit or if this is allowed to be outside the thirty pages.
  

  The “Project Narrative” is limited to 30-pages. Pages exceeding the limit will not be reviewed. However, references may be included as part of the “Other Attachments Form”.

  • Last published: March 26, 2025

• SPCC Rule schedules for inspections, tests, and evaluations

  The SPCC rule requires inspections, tests, and evaluations of above ground containers (40 CFR §112.8(c)(6)). Does the rule set schedules for how often these need to be conducted? The SPCC Rule does not prescribe a specific frequency or methodology for performing the required inspections, evaluations, and tests for aboveground containers…

  • Last published: May 16, 2025

• Can the application also include program admin support for various coalition partners outside of the principal recipient?

  Yes. Coalitions are allowable. Applicants should reflect related admin-related costs in the budget narrative. Please see Question 2 under this section for additional information.

  • Last published: September 8, 2025

• The answer provided in the updated FAQ section says, “Per Section 6 of the NOFO, References can be included as part of the 30-page limit of the Project Narrative. Applications must adhere to the page limit requirements” but in checking that section of the NOFO there is no reference to “References Cited” or “References” at all. It is not mentioned anywhere in the NOFO that we can find. It is also not listed as one of the required sections of the Project Narrative. In that section they also specifically mention that “Maps, charts, pictures, and other figures must be included in the Project Narrative file.” But no mention at all is made of a “References Cited” section.
  
  However, also in Section 4 in Part “A” (Application Forms) there is mention of the “Other Attachments” form. Is this where we should be uploading the Curriculum Vitae for the Principal Investigators and other staff? In our submission, this is where we uploaded those CV documents as well as the References Cited pages, as well as the other additional files considered necessary to the proposal including the following:
  Detailed list of legacy compounds to be analyzed for
  Letters of Collaboration (2)
  Should any of these documents be included as a part of the Project Narrative and subject to the 30-page limit?

  References are not a required part of the “Project Narrative” portion of the application. However, if you choose to submit supporting materials such as references cited, curriculum vitae, or letters of collaboration, then you should submit them as an optional document or as part of the “Other Attachments Form.” These…

  • Last published: March 26, 2025

• Are mobile refuelers exempt from integrity testing requirements?

  Pursuant to 40 CFR §112.8(c)(2), mobile refuelers are exempt from the secondary containment requirements for bulk storage containers. Are mobile refuelers also exempt from the requirements for integrity testing in §112.8(c)(6)? Since mobile refuelers are mobile or portable bulk storage containers, the other provisions of §112.8(c) still apply. Therefore, mobile…

  • Last published: May 13, 2025

• Can EPA give some clarity on the 6-year timeframe and additional potential years of funding as it relates to project timeline(s)? For example, is the timeframe intended to expect multiple years of RFAs released by the prime under the initial application to the EPA, or one RFA with extended time for project completion and reporting?

  The design and overall program approach toward the Project RFA should be decided by the applicant. However, all subawards under the Project RFA must be completed and closed out within the 6-year window.

  • Last published: September 8, 2025

• 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…

  • Last published: March 11, 2025

• 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.

  • Last published: March 11, 2025