Description
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 (EPA), is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) from eligible entities to improve water quality in the Lower Columbia River Estuary, through specific actions to reduce toxics, increase monitoring, and/or increase public education and outreach. Eligible projects must address at least one of the following project categories: eliminating or reducing pollution; cleaning up contaminated sites; improving water quality; monitoring to evaluate trends; reducing runoff; protecting habitat; or promoting citizen engagement or knowledge. Priority for funding will be given to projects which are consistent with federal fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY19/20) funding priorities as described in the RFA.
• Eligible entities include state governments, tribal governments, regional water pollution control agencies and entities, local government entities, nongovernmental entities, or soil and water conservation districts.
• The work must be for the purpose of environmental protection and restoration activities within the Columbia River Basin and may include programs, projects and studies.
• EPA anticipates awarding between $225,000 and $675,000 under this announcement, subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, and other applicable considerations.
• It is anticipated that approximately 3-10 cooperative agreements, ranging from $60,000 to $200,000, will be made from this announcement subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, and other applicable considerations.