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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.
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The principal recipient is the grant administrator and it's not executing the programs projects on the ground. However, can the principal recipient be a partner with the Sub-awardees’ organizations and execution of projects or programs?
The principal recipient will run the grants program with the primary role to fund project subrecipients, though the RFA is clear that that the principal recipient may be asked to provide technical assistance. GLNPO anticipates this to be a collaborative process between the PR and EPA. The primary function of…
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How will underserved communities know what principal recipient (PR) organization serve their community? How will EPA cover all geographics if there are gaps in the coverage areas of the PRs?
The PR is running the program and is responsible for community engagement. Please refer to RFA Section I.D., as well as the review criteria established under Programmatic Capability in Environmental Justice, for additional guidance. Please note that this is a pilot project. GLPNO can't guarantee that all areas within the…
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Does the EPA expect to be involved directly in selecting sub recipients such as successful grant applicants?
No, EPA staff will not direct, recommend or suggest that pass-through entities make subawards to any particular entities. EPA personnel may provide input into the design of the Project RFA or serve as a technical advisor on the review of projects to the extent permitted by Section 10(b) of the…
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Are there guidelines on the proportion of funds that EPA expects to allocate to the expense of setting up and administering the grants? What percentage of a proposal could be allocated to administering the program?
There are no defined limits to the amount the applicants can allocate towards setting up and administering an RFA. GLNPO will be evaluating the proposal based on the efficiency and effectiveness of how that program is designed.
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How long is the project period?
Start and end dates are proposed by the applicant. EPA anticipates a total period of performance of up to four years (e.g., March 2025 – March 2029). (see II.C. Expected Project Period, pg. 11)
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Are we required to select contractors through a competitive bid process?
Yes. (See EPA’s Solicitation Clauses that are incorporated by reference in Section I.G.)
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Can a federal agency be a partner on a project?
It depends on the situation. As a source of leveraged funds: Other federal grant awards may be leveraged as part of ‘Other Leveraged Funding / Resources’. Applicants should carefully review Section III.B. Cost Sharing/Match Requirements on pgs. 12-13 of the RFA document for more detailed information about this type of…
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What is EPA doing?
EPA is working with its governmental partners and other stakeholders to investigate and address the issue. Most recently, EPA issued a letter to the state of Minnesota requesting a plan of action to address nitrate contamination in drinking water.
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Is the last date of sampling 12/31/2029?
Yes, that is correct. The last date of sampling is 12/31/2029.
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Would participation in the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Programs weaken our application?
Receiving funds from another federal award does not preclude the organization from receiving funding under this opportunity. However, activities funded under the respective agreements must be distinct and severable, and the organization must have the ability to accurately track their expenses under each agreement and charge them accordingly.
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Are projects located in the St. Louis River Estuary near Superior, WI and Duluth, MN eligible for funding?
Communities within these areas are within the historic Great Lakes Basin and thus are eligible. From the RFA: Proposed GLEJGPs must be implemented within the historic Great Lakes Basin, including projects impacting connecting waterways such as the U.S. portions of the St. Mary’s River, Lake St. Clair and the St…
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Can we refine Project Subrecipient evaluation criteria during the award?
Full question Do we have to include in our application evaluation criteria for: i) the project subrecipient’s ability to carry out the project and sustain expected outcomes after the initial projects person is complete; ii) technical merit and feasibility of their proposed project; iii) and the proposed project’s linkage to…
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If we believe there is no possibility a GLRI MOP will be achieved, should we exclude those MOP in the application?
Full Question If we believe, based on our knowledge of the on-the-ground relevant issues and solutions, that there is *not* a possibility that project subrecipients will apply to achieve one or more GLRI Action Plan III Action, then should we exclude those MOP in our application? For example, if we…
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Do we need to submit an Adaptive Management Strategy and Performance Measurement Plan?
These are not required for an application to meet eligibility requirements of this RFA. Review Section III.C. for more information on threshold eligibility criteria. An applicant may choose to submit these documents and/or other supporting materials with their application. Or an applicant may choose to include the development of an…
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