September 23, 2010

EPA Grants from GLRI FY2010 Request for

Proposals

FY 2010 –First year jump starting the GLRI

$475 million in funding GLRI Action Plan released in February 2010 is driving

progress linked to five focus areas

FY 2010 GLRI RFP – By the Numbers

35 Programs offering $120M.

1,060 Proposals Requested Almost $1 Billion.

270 Proposals Selected Totaling $160 Million.

EPA GLRI GRANTS 2010 Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern (49)

Invasive Species (23)

Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution (104)

Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration (64)

Accountability, education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication, Partnerships (30)

Basinwide

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FY 2010 GLRI RFP – Criteria and Points

Criteria PointsA. Strategic Approach 25

B. Technical/Scientific Merit 20

C. Measuring Progress Toward Outcomes, Outputs, and Results 10

D. Programmatic Capability 15

E. Appropriate Budget 10

F. Project Effectiveness and Efficiency 5

G. Collaboration/Partnerships 10

H. Education/Outreach 5

FY2010 GLRI RFP – Review and Selection

Threshhold Eligibility Review – each proposal.

3+ Technical Reviews – each eligible proposal.

Panel Review, Discussion, and Rankings.

Selection by Selection Official.

FY2010 GLRI RFP – Typical Strengths/Weaknesses

Satisfaction of RFP Program Criteria.

Clearly describe how you will achieve outcomes, outputs, and expected results.

Capable of managing the award.

Prepared for the award.

FY2010 GLRI RFP – Sub-Awards and Sub-contracts

Subcontracts must meet procurement requirements.

Sub-grants need not be competitively selected, but cannot be disguised contracts.

FY2010 GLRI RFP – Can I re-submit in 2011?

Of course you can! If your project is requested in the next RFP. If you meet requirements of the next RFP.

However: FY11 budget not yet appropriated. Budget and RFP decisions not yet made.

Be Prepared – Watch the Website or register on: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/maillist/index.html

FY2010 GLRI RFP

QUESTIONS?