explanation of amendment no. 1-epa-opp-2015-003.pdf

OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY

AND POLLUTION PREVENTION

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency

TITLE: “Funds Distribution Program for Pesticide Safety Education Programs”

ACTION: Request for Applications (RFA)

RFA NO: EPA‐OPP‐2015‐003

CFDA: 66.716

DATE: May 19, 2015

SUMMARY: This notice is issued to amend the “Funds Distribution Program for Pesticide Safety Education Programs”

Request for Applications (RFA).

The amendment makes the following clarifying changes to the RFA:

• On page 9 of the RFA, Section III.C Threshold Eligibility Requirements, 5. was changed to clarify that EPA will accept multiple applications from an organization as long as the project manager for each application is not the same person.

Changed from:

5. EPA will consider only the first application submitted by each applicant organization.

Applications from different individuals within the same organization are acceptable.

To:

5. Multiple applications from the same project manager within an organization is not allowed.

Only the first application from a project manager will be considered eligible. Multiple applications from the same organization but different project managers are acceptable.

• On page 16 of the RFA, Section IV.F. Content of Application Submission, 7. Project Proposal, d. Project

Narrative was changed to add a required font size and type, to clarify that 1.5 is for line‐spacing, and to increase the limit to the number of pages allowed from 12 to 20 pages.

Changed from:

d. Project Narrative (12 pages or less): The project narrative must contain Parts I – V in sequential order as identified below. The project narrative must not exceed 12 pages typewritten on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, 1.5 spaced.

To:

d. Project Narrative (20 pages or less): The project narrative must contain Parts I – V in sequential order as identified below. The project narrative must not exceed 20 pages typewritten on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, 1.5 line‐spacing, Times New Roman font 12‐point size.

• On page 23 of the RFA, Section V.B. Selection Criteria, 5. Budget/Resources, c. was changed to correct the number of points from 10 to 5 points.

Changed from:

c. Proposed approach, procedures, and controls exist for ensuring that awarded grant funds will be expended in a timely manner (10 points).

To:

c. Proposed approach, procedures, and controls exist for ensuring that awarded grant funds will be expended in a timely manner (5 points).

The amendment also adds the following:

• On page 19 of the RFA to IV. Application and Submission Information, F. Content of Application Submission, the following options to add resumes and letters of support were added:

11. Optional Appendix A, Resumes

You may provide resumes for the major project participants. Resumes are not required.

12. Optional Appendix B, Letters of Support When the work plan describes partnerships, funding, or in‐kind services, a letter of support may be included in the proposal. Letters of support are not required. If submitted, letters of support should clearly state the intent of the partner and their contribution, cash or inkind services to the project.

Letters of recommendation will not be considered.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.