Non-State Member Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), enacted November 15, 2021, appropriated $60 million for EPA to issue grants, including grants to non-state Hypoxia Task Force (HTF) members and key partners (21 eligible tribes, three sub-basin committees, and a Land Grant University Consortium) to support the implementation of the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan. This grant program considers relevant approaches to achieving the intended goals and objectives of the program consistent with statutory requirements. Awardees are required to provide annual progress reports which will be used to measure successful implementation and support evaluation. EPA’s funding priority is to award funds to non-state HTF partners to provide technical assistance and outreach support to the HTF Members on nutrient reduction strategies and to advance bold, systemic actions that accelerate nutrient load reductions in the MARB and to the Gulf of America. EPA expects HTF Partners to develop workplans that prioritize those actions most effective as to help the HTF reach the Action Plan goals and develop capacity to reducing nutrient loads, using both proven and innovative approaches, that are now possible with funding for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Interstate Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Other
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.
Award Procedure
Applications from eligible Tribal recipients are reviewed by the appropriate EPA Regional Office and approved by the Approval Official. Applications from eligible HTF partners are reviewed by EPA HQ and approved by the Approval Official. For non-competitive awards made under this assistance listing, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Non-State Member Support of the Gulf Hypoxia Program provides funding to eligible Tribes and Hypoxia Task Force Partners in support of the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan. The goal is to support water quality actions to reduce nutrient loading in the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River basin and shrink the size and extent of the hypoxic zone in the northern Gulf.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Pollution Control
Other categories:
Agricultural Resource Conservation and DevelopmentWater ConservationEnvironmental Quality Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are provided to eligible recipients to implement the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan . Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA (https://www.epa.gov/geospatial).This program makes Federal awards on a non-discretionary basis. For further information, please contact the Headquarters office.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements