Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities

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	Federal Grant Title:	Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities
	CFDA Number:	66.611
	CFDA Description:	Environmental Policy and Innovation Grants
	Federal Agency Name:	Environmental Protection Agency
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	EPA-OP-OSC-11-01
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Feb 10, 2011
	Creation Date:	Feb 10, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 31, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 31, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods.
	Archive Date:	Apr 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	3
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	2,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	2,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
Grant Description: The Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC) in U.S. EPA's Office of Policy is seeking proposals to create and deliver technical assistance programs to local and tribal governments facing common land use and development challenges. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to fund up to three applicants that will provide technical assistance to multiple communities on the use of standardized, "ready to go" tools that lead to changes in local policies and development regulations. As a result of this RFP, the grantee(s) will select and work with communities to increase their capacity to successfully implement smart growth and sustainable communities development approaches that protect the environment, improve public health, facilitate job creation and economic opportunity, and improve overall quality of life.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/grants/epa_op_osc_11_01.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Kevin Nelson, (202) 566-2835
Kevin Nelson [nelson.kevin@epa.gov]
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