Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPP 2018 001
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to support the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), a national public service that helps people get clear, objective, science-based information about pesticides. The center operates as a centralized resource for pesticide-related questions and concerns, delivering information through multiple channels including a public website, a toll-free telephone line, and outreach activities. A key part of the work is providing direct, practical assistance to the public by having trained experts respond to inquiries about pesticide risks, safe and legal use, and other common issues that come up when pesticides are used in homes, workplaces, agriculture, or community settings.
The NPIC service is designed to help callers and website users understand topics such as the health and environmental risks associated with pesticide use, restrictions and requirements that apply to specific products or situations, and where to go for regulatory or enforcement assistance when a concern involves potential violations. It also helps guide people on how to report possible pesticide incidents and what information may be useful when documenting a concern. In addition to answering questions, NPIC has a secondary function: staff collect information about suspected pesticide incidents that callers choose to share voluntarily. This incident-related information can help build broader awareness of the kinds of exposures, misuse concerns, or adverse effects people report, while still keeping the primary purpose focused on education and information delivery.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project rather than providing a hands-off grant. The program falls under the environmental funding activity category and is listed under CFDA number 66.716. The EPA anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $5,000,000, supporting one organization or lead applicant to operate and maintain the NPIC service at a national scale.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number EPA HQ OPP 2018 001, titled NATIONAL PESTICIDE INFORMATION CENTER. It was created on May 29, 2018, and the original closing date was July 30, 2018, with applicants instructed to consult the full announcement (including Section IV) for exact submission methods, deadlines, and eligibility clarifications. Eligibility is noted as "Others," with additional details referenced in the announcement under the section labeled Additional Information on Eligibility, indicating that interested organizations would need to confirm their fit against the specific criteria described in the full notice.Apply for EPA HQ OPP 2018 001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NATIONAL PESTICIDE INFORMATION CENTER" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2018 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (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 $5,000,000.00 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 (FAQ) - EPA National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) Cooperative Agreement
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is an EPA discretionary funding opportunity to support the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), a national public service that provides clear, objective, science-based information about pesticides.
2) What is the purpose of NPIC?
NPIC serves as a centralized resource for pesticide-related questions and concerns. Its purpose is to help the public understand pesticide risks, safe and legal use, applicable restrictions and requirements, and where to seek regulatory or enforcement assistance if a situation may involve a violation.
3) What types of services does NPIC provide to the public?
NPIC provides information and practical assistance through multiple channels, including a public website, a toll-free telephone line, and outreach activities. Trained experts respond directly to inquiries and help users understand common pesticide issues in homes, workplaces, agriculture, or community settings.
4) What kinds of questions is NPIC expected to answer?
Based on the opportunity description, NPIC supports questions about pesticide health and environmental risks, safe and legal use, restrictions and requirements for specific products or situations, and guidance on where to go for regulatory or enforcement assistance when concerns may involve potential violations.
5) Does NPIC help with reporting pesticide incidents?
Yes. NPIC helps guide people on how to report possible pesticide incidents and what information may be useful when documenting a concern.
6) Does NPIC collect information about pesticide incidents?
Yes. A secondary function described in the opportunity is that NPIC staff collect information about suspected pesticide incidents that callers choose to share voluntarily. This information can help build broader awareness of reported exposures, misuse concerns, or adverse effects, while NPIC remains primarily focused on education and information delivery.
7) Is this award a grant or something else?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the EPA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
8) How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The EPA anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
9) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
10) What is the scope of the work expected under this award?
The funded organization (or lead applicant) is expected to operate and maintain NPIC at a national scale, delivering pesticide information services through the website, toll-free line, and outreach activities, with trained experts providing direct assistance to the public.
11) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the environmental funding activity category.
12) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 66.716.
13) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA HQ OPP 2018 001, and the title is NATIONAL PESTICIDE INFORMATION CENTER.
14) When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on May 29, 2018. The original closing date was July 30, 2018.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others." The opportunity states that additional details are provided in the full announcement under "Additional Information on Eligibility," so interested organizations would need to confirm eligibility by reviewing that section of the full notice.
16) Where can applicants find the exact submission method, deadlines, and eligibility clarifications?
Applicants are instructed to consult the full announcement, including Section IV, for exact submission methods, deadlines, and eligibility clarifications.
17) Does NPIC only address household pesticide questions?
No. The description indicates NPIC supports inquiries related to pesticide use in homes, workplaces, agriculture, and community settings.
18) Is NPIC primarily an enforcement or regulatory body?
No. NPIC is described as an education and information service. It can direct people to appropriate regulatory or enforcement assistance when a concern involves potential violations, but its primary focus is providing objective, science-based information and practical guidance.
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