Deadline: December 18, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications from eligible applicants for technical assistance and support that will enhance communication and coordination between EPA and the states to protect ground water. The technical assistance and support are related to activities that will develop and expand the capability of state Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs (Class I-V and proposed Class VI), tribes with UIC primary enforcement authority (primacy), and source water protection (with an emphasis on ground water protection) programs.

The successful applicant will provide leadership and support in assisting states and tribes with UIC primacy in highlighting UIC and source water protection issues, prioritizing these issues, and formulating potential strategies for solutions and recommendations to states. The applicant will work with state agency officials who are responsible for implementing ground water protection programs to identify strategies that address solutions. The successful applicant will monitor, coordinate, represent, and advance state environmental interests among states and to EPA.

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OGWDW-10-01
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
CFDA Number(s): 66.424- Surveys, Studies, Demonstrations and Special Purpose Grants- Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants:
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Related Resources:
Technical Assistance and Support for Improved Ground Water Protection