Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OA OSDBU 20 01
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a discretionary funding opportunity called "Support and Management of the Nationalsbeap.org Website and 507 Program" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA OA OSDBU 20 01) to fund a single cooperative agreement focused on nationwide coordination and support for the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). The project centers on providing practical support services that help SBEAP function effectively as a national program, with particular attention to the online tools and communication infrastructure that connect small businesses, state and local assistance providers, and other partners involved in environmental compliance assistance.
At its core, the opportunity seeks an organization that can maintain, manage, and expand the National SBEAP website, nationalsbeap.org. This includes keeping the site operational and current, improving its usefulness as a central hub for resources, and potentially expanding content or features that make it easier for small businesses and assistance providers to find guidance, program contacts, tools, and updates. Because the website serves as a visible national platform for SBEAP, the work implied by the announcement typically involves ongoing site administration, content organization, updates, user-friendly improvements, and coordination with EPA and program partners to ensure information is accurate and timely.
Beyond website management, the cooperative agreement emphasizes communication and collaboration services that strengthen the nationwide network of SBEAP providers. In practice, this means supporting the ways participants across the country share information, coordinate activities, and stay aligned with program priorities. The selected recipient would be expected to facilitate communication channels and collaborative efforts that help the national program operate more smoothly, which can include outreach support, coordination tools, dissemination of program information, and other services that keep the network connected and effective.
The opportunity also includes organization and hosting support for the SBEAP annual training event. This signals that the recipient should be prepared to help plan and execute a national convening or training that supports professional development and information-sharing among SBEAP staff and partners. Responsibilities commonly associated with this type of support include event coordination logistics, scheduling, speaker or agenda organization, participant communications, and general planning assistance that helps deliver a successful annual training experience.
This funding opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates more substantial involvement by the EPA during the project period, such as collaboration, shared input, or coordinated decision-making tied to deliverables. The funding activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number listed is 66.610. The EPA expected to make one award under this announcement, with an award ceiling of $550,000, meaning the maximum anticipated federal funding for the selected project was up to that amount.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the announcement directing applicants to review the additional eligibility details in the full funding opportunity announcement. The opportunity was created on January 16, 2020, with an original closing date of March 6, 2020, while also noting that applicants should consult Section IV of the official announcement for the definitive close date information. Overall, the purpose of the award is to provide centralized, national-level support that keeps the National SBEAP web presence strong, improves coordination across the program network, and ensures the annual training event is well-supported and successfully delivered.Apply for EPA OA OSDBU 20 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support and Management of the Nationalsbeap.org Website and 507 Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.610.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 16, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 06, 2020 See Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $550,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this EPA funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Support and Management of the Nationalsbeap.org Website and 507 Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA OA OSDBU 20 01.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to fund centralized, national-level support for the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). The work is focused on strengthening the national web presence (nationalsbeap.org), improving coordination and communication across the SBEAP network, and supporting the SBEAP annual training event.
What program does this funding support?
This funding supports the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) and related nationwide coordination work described as the "507 Program."
How many awards did EPA expect to make under this announcement?
EPA expected to make one award under this announcement.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $550,000, meaning the maximum anticipated federal funding for the selected project was up to $550,000.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement description, a cooperative agreement generally indicates more substantial EPA involvement during the project period, such as collaboration, shared input, or coordinated decision-making tied to deliverables.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 66.610.
What are the core project responsibilities described in the opportunity?
The core responsibilities include maintaining, managing, and expanding the National SBEAP website (nationalsbeap.org); providing communication and collaboration services that strengthen the nationwide SBEAP network; and organizing/hosting support for the SBEAP annual training event.
What does "maintain, manage, and expand the National SBEAP website" imply?
The announcement indicates ongoing site administration and upkeep, keeping the website operational and current, improving usability as a central hub, organizing and updating content, and coordinating with EPA and program partners so information remains accurate and timely.
What is nationalsbeap.org expected to be used for under this project?
The site is described as a national hub for resources and connections, helping small businesses and assistance providers find guidance, program contacts, tools, and updates related to environmental compliance assistance.
Who benefits from the website and communication work?
The described audience includes small businesses, state and local assistance providers, and other partners involved in environmental compliance assistance.
What kinds of communication and collaboration support are expected?
The opportunity emphasizes services that strengthen how SBEAP participants share information, coordinate activities, and stay aligned with program priorities. Examples mentioned or implied include facilitating communication channels, outreach support, coordination tools, and disseminating program information to keep the network connected and effective.
What is included in the SBEAP annual training event support?
The announcement signals the recipient should help plan and execute the annual national convening/training. Common responsibilities described include logistics coordination, scheduling, speaker or agenda organization, participant communications, and general planning assistance.
Is this opportunity focused on a single state or is it nationwide?
It is described as nationwide coordination and support for SBEAP, with a focus on national-level tools and infrastructure, especially the nationalsbeap.org platform and network communications.
What is the eligibility category listed for applicants?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others."
Where should applicants look for the detailed eligibility requirements?
The announcement directs applicants to review the additional eligibility details in the full funding opportunity announcement.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 16, 2020.
What was the original closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed was March 6, 2020.
Is the March 6, 2020 closing date the definitive deadline?
Not necessarily. The information notes that applicants should consult Section IV of the official announcement for definitive close date information.
What is the overall outcome EPA is seeking through this award?
The stated purpose is to provide centralized support that keeps the National SBEAP web presence strong, improves nationwide coordination across the SBEAP network, and ensures the annual training event is well-supported and successfully delivered.
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