Deadline: 5 October 2015
United States Environment Protection Agency is requesting proposals for a cooperative agreement in Support for the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE).
INECE is an informal international partnership promoting compliance and enforcement of domestic and international environmental laws through networking, capacity building, and enforcement cooperation. INECE is exclusively dedicated to promoting cooperation among governmental and non-governmental stakeholders on environmental compliance and enforcement.
Programme Objectives
- Improve enforcement and compliance through better cooperation.
- Strengthen capacity throughout the regulatory cycle to implement and secure compliance with environmental requirements.
- Raise awareness of the importance of environmental compliance and enforcement to sustainable development.
Priority Areas
- Governance and rule of law.
- Air pollution and climate change.
- Illegal trade of waste, and of commodities that may have adverse impacts on the environment.
- Environmental impact assessment and permitting.
- Water pollution and management.
- Enforcement and compliance activities that promote sustainable consumption.
Award Information & Duration
The total estimated funding expected to be available for awards under this competitive funding opportunity is approximately $750,000. EPA anticipates an initial award of up to $171,000, with an estimated total award of $750,000, to be provided incrementally, over the five years performance period of the cooperative agreement, subject to the availability of funds, quality of evaluated proposals, and other applicable considerations.
Eligibility Criteria
- States, local governments, foreign governments, international organizations, Indian Tribes, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions are eligible to apply.
- For-profit organizations and individuals are not eligible entities for this funding opportunity.
How to Apply
All proposals must be submit via online application mode with the following documents:
- Application for Federal Assistance
- Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
- Assurances for Non-Construction Programs
- Narrative Proposal (Project Narrative Attachment Form)
- Biographical sketch
For more information, please visit RFP, INECE.
