How to apply...
Application Procedure:
There is no application procedure for FY 05. The current program will operate through September 30, 2005 (through FY 05), subject to availability of funds. Application procedures for the next program starting October 1, 2005 (FY 06), have not been determined yet. Procedures for FY 06 will be published in the Federal Register at a later date.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 110. For competitive awards, EPA will review applications, proposals or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria in the solicitation/announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.