Funding-Limited Submission - Environmental Protection Agency – Urban Waters Small Grants; December 19, 2011

Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for projects that will contribute to improved water quality in urban areas. The goal of the Urban Waters Small Grants is to fund research, studies, training, and demonstration projects that will advance the restoration of urban waters by improving water quality through activities that also support community revitalization and other local priorities. In general, projects should promote a comprehensive understanding of local water quality issues; identify and support activities that address these issues at the local level; engage, educate and empower communities surrounding the urban water body; and benefit surrounding communities including those that have been adversely impacted by the water pollution issues affecting the urban water body.

The EPA suggests that applicants request at least approximately $40,000 in federal funds; however, EPA will not review proposals requesting more than $60,000. A minimum non-federal cost share/match of $2,500 is required.  

Link to Full Announcement: http://www.epa.gov/urbanwaters/funding/2011-1129-Final-Urban-Waters-Small-Grants-Request-for-Proposals-RFP.pdf

Because only one proposal per institution can be submitted under this announcement, UK will hold an internal competition to determine the University’s applicant.  Individuals interested in submitting an application should send the following information to the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, December 19, 2011:

· Name and department of Project Director and key personnel, including  any partnerships with other organizations;

· Narrative Description (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses how the proposed project will contribute to environmental restoration of an urban water body and how the project makes water quality restoration of the urban water body relevant to community priorities; and

· Budget, including the $2,500 non-federal cost share/match and potential sources.  NOTE: Faculty effort will be allowed for the $2,500 match.

The Vice President for Research will appoint a committee to review applications and make a recommendation as to the University’s nominee.  The EPA deadline for submitting proposals is January 23, 2012.

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).