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Methane to Markets Grant Solicitation
Previous Cooperative
Agreement Awards
EPA also conducted a request for proposals in December 2006 and 2007 and has posted information on all the resulting awards on the Methane to Markets project tracking system.
EPA's Methane to Markets Partnership has issued a major request for proposals (RFP) (PDF) (35 pp, 180K) to fund projects and activities that advance methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. This solicitation is RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-09-03: "Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source."
The total estimated amount for this competitive funding opportunity is up to $7,000,000. EPA expects to award up to forty cooperative agreements through this announcement, at $100,000 to $700,000 per award. The project period for awards resulting from this solicitation will begin in September 2009. Proposed project periods may be up to three years.
Successful proposals will support the Partnership’s Action Plans and advance project development in the following Methane to Markets Partner countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Additionally, CCD will accept proposals from developing countries or countries with economies in transition that are in the process of applying to join the partnership, as long as an acceptable letter of intent from these countries (written per guidelines supplied at: www.methanetomarkets.org/join/country.htm 
) has been submitted to the Methane to Markets Administrative Support Group prior to the close of the RFP deadline.
Applications must be received no later than March 5, 2009, 11:59 p.m. EST. (4 p.m. for hand delivery)
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Who is eligible?
Proposals will be accepted from States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, foreign governments, international organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private non-profit institutions, which submit proposals proposing projects with significant technical merit and relevance to EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation’s mission.
For-profit organizations and U.S. federal agencies are not eligible for this grant.What types of projects are eligible?
Eligible projects will focus on technology transfer and/or deployment of technology, technical reports, feasibility and pre-feasibility studies, databases of methane emissions or potential sites for projects, information clearinghouse, training and/or capacity building, study tours, conferences, project expositions, workshops, improved methane emissions estimates, country-wide methane reduction programs. We will not award funding to projects that are duplicative of existing cooperative agreements and encourage potential grantees to contact the EPA sector experts listed below to ensure that the proposed work does not duplicate other work funded under the Methane to Markets program. Projects and activities focused on promoting methane projects within the U.S. are not within the scope of this RFP and will not be considered. However, eligible U.S.-based organizations may apply for grants to perform work in other Methane to Markets Partner countries.
Other frequently asked questions (PDF) (35 pp, 180K)
How do I apply?
- Contact us. EPA’s Methane to Markets Partnership staff are available to provide appropriate pre-proposal assistance to potential applicants interested in competing for this assistance agreement. The assistance may include helping potential applicants determine whether the applicant itself or the applicant’s proposed project is eligible for funding, answering questions from potential applicants about administrative issues relating to the submission of a proposal, and responding to requests for clarification of the announcement.
- Landfills: Rachel Goldstein, (goldstein.rachel@epa.gov), (202) 343-9391
- Animal Waste Management: Kurt Roos, (roos.kurt@epa.gov), (202) 343-9041
- Coal Mines: Pamela Franklin, (franklin.pamela@epa.gov), (202) 343-9476
- Oil and Gas Systems: Roger Fernandez, (fernandez.roger@epa.gov), (202) 343-9386
- Overarching Methane to Markets Projects: Henry Ferland, (ferland.henry@epa.gov), Administrative Support Group, (202) 343-9330
Methane to Markets Staff will not discuss draft proposals, provide informal comments on draft proposals, or provide advice to potential applicants on how to respond to the RFP.
Potential applicants are responsible for the content of their proposal, and for ensuring that their proposal is submitted as specified in Section IV of the announcement. Receiving information from EPA does not guarantee funding.
- Obtain the application materials for RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-09-03: "Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source"
Download all application materials (PDF) (35 pp, 180K)
Applicants may also obtain proposal materials and apply electronically at http://www.grants.gov.
Applicants may download individual grant application forms, or electronically request a paper application package and an accompanying computer CD of information related to applicants/grants recipient roles and responsibilities, from EPA’s Grants and Debarment website at http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm
To obtain a paper copy of materials, please send an email or written request to Lynda Garland (garland.lynda@epa.gov); or request a paper copy of materials by U.S. Postal Service from the following mailing address: Lynda Garland, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (6207J), Washington, DC 20460
- Submit an informal notice of Intent to Apply
Submit your intent to apply by email to m2m@epa.gov by January 15, 2009. This is optional; however it is encouraged in order to facilitate an efficient review process.
- Develop your proposal following the guidance in the Request for proposals (PDF) (35 pp, 180K)
All proposal submissions, regardless of mode of transmission, must contain a completed and signed SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance (PDF) (6 pp, 599K), a completed SF-424A, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (PDF) (4 pp, 115K), and a Narrative Proposal as described in the Request for proposals (PDF) (35 pp, 180K).
Frequently Asked Questions about US Procurement Requirements (PDF) (4 pp, 24K)
- Submit your proposal
Proposals can be submitted in one of three ways: 1) Hard copy by express delivery service or hand delivery; 2) electronically through the Grants.gov website; or, 3) emailed to M2M@EPA.GOV. The RFP provides details on these submission options. Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be considered for funding.
- If delivering hardcopy EPA must receive it no later than 4 p.m. EST on March 5, 2009. Because of the unique situation involving U.S. mail screening in Washington, DC, EPA is requesting that applicants hand-deliver or use an express mail (FedEx, UPS, DHL, courier, etc.) option to submit hard copy proposals. Please provide one original proposal and four copies (no binders or spiral binding). Proposals shall be addressed to:
U.S.EPA
Attn: Lynda Garland
1310 L Street, NW, Suite 803A
Washington, DC 20005-4113 - If applying online, follow the steps outlined below at the U.S. governments grant site
- Install the PureEdge Viewer (EXE)
- Click 'Download Instructions and Application'
- Click 'Download Application Package'
- Complete the grant application package, including the mandatory documents, 'Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)' and 'Project Narrative Attachment Form.'
- Submit to Grants.gov by March 5, 2009, 11:59 p.m. EST.
- If delivering hardcopy EPA must receive it no later than 4 p.m. EST on March 5, 2009. Because of the unique situation involving U.S. mail screening in Washington, DC, EPA is requesting that applicants hand-deliver or use an express mail (FedEx, UPS, DHL, courier, etc.) option to submit hard copy proposals. Please provide one original proposal and four copies (no binders or spiral binding). Proposals shall be addressed to:
How will I be notified of the status of my application?
EPA anticipates notification to the successful applicant via telephone, electronic or postal mail by April 29, 2009. Notification to successful applicants will advise the applicant that their Proposal has been successfully evaluated and recommended for full or partial award. This notification is not an authorization to begin performance. The notification will be sent to the original signer of the Standard Form (SF) 424, Application for Federal Assistance. The notice shall require submission of a Final Application. Authorization of awards is a process that can take up to 90 days from the date of recommendation.