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Grant Opportunity ID
DEC01-604b-2018
Agency
Department of Environmental Conservation
Grant Opportunity
2018 Baseline Clean Water Act, Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Program
Contact Name
Maria Isaacson
Contact Email
user.water@dec.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
Deadline Extended to November 21, 2018 3:00PM Eastern Time.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) announces the availability of funds for Water Quality Management Planning Baseline Planning programs that promote regional comprehensive water quality management planning activities as described in Section 604(b) of the federal Clean Water Act.

The 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act mandated that 40% of each state's award be granted, or ""passed through"", to Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organizations (RPCPOs) and Interstate Organizations (IOs). The Department anticipates receiving approximately $600,000 annually over the next four years in Clean Water Act 604(b) funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the 40% pass-through allocation under 604(b). Actual amounts available for grants each year will depend on Congressional appropriations. Grant application information is also available on the Department’s website at:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/53122.html

To apply for this opportunity, please go to the top of this page and login to the Grants Gateway Login and search "Available Opportunities" and look for the grant opportunity name listed above. If you are already logged in, click on “Apply for Grant Opportunity.”

PLEASE NOTE: The ‘Grantee’ role may Initiate and Save changes to the application only. The user logged in as a ‘Grantee Contract Signatory’ or a ‘Grantee System Administrator’ role can perform all the tasks of Grantee role and can submit the application to the State. When the application is ready for submission, click the ‘Status Changes’ tab, then click the ‘Apply Status’ button under “APPLICATION SUBMITTED” before the due date and time.
www.dec.ny.gov/lands/69540.html
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
November 21, 2018 / 03:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateMonday, January 7, 2019
Anticipated Initial Contract Length4 Years
Total Funding Available$1,000,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
NarrativeBaseline Planning Program Application: Minimum grant amount is $15,000 per year; maximum grant amount is $100,000 per year.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateWednesday, October 31, 2018
Questions and Answers NarrativeInquiries and Contact Information For general information on completing this application and for clarification of application requirements, contractual terms and procedures, contact: user.water@dec.ny.gov. Include “604(b) Baseline Funding” in the subject line of the email. All questions must be submitted in writing and will be accepted by the Department until October 31, 2018; 5:00 PM ET. All questions and answers will be uploaded in the Grants Gateway application for all applicants to view.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeUpload
Questions and Answers Posting Date11/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit, Governmental Entity
Target Population(s)Organizations - Government Entities, Organizations - Not-For Profits
Service Area(s) Environmental Supports
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