Funding-Limited Submission – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program; February 9, 2011

Description: This request for proposals announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities for financial assistance through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) competitive grant program. CARE is a unique community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from all sources.

Applicants can apply for either a Level I cooperative agreement ($75, 000 - $100,000) or a Level II agreement ($150,000 t0 $300,000). Level II applicants must demonstrate that a CARE Level I award has been received before March 22, 2011.

Link to Full Announcement: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants/rfp-epa-oar-io-11-08.pdf

Because the EPA will only accept one proposal per applicant organization, UK will hold an internal competition. Individuals interested in submitting an application should send the following information to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Wednesday, February 9, 2011:

• Name and department of Project Director and key personnel
• Project Description (2 pages) – Indicate the requested Level (I or II); identify the community and describe the project goals and community involvement

The Vice President for Research will appoint a committee to review the material and make a recommendation as to the University's nominee. The EPA deadline is March 22, 2011.

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)