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Explore EPA grant competition policy changes, SESARM funding under current approval, and the need for feedback from states and local agencies. Learn about lessons learned, noncompetitive awards, and the nature of the FY 2011 grant challenge. Understand the options to amend grant awards and the importance of state holdbacks. Get involved and provide input to shape future funding decisions.
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Funding Multi-Jurisdictional Organizations Stuart Perry June 8, 2010
Topics • EPA’s Grant Competition Policy -Changes? • SESARM Funding Under Current Approval • Feedback Needed from States and Local Agencies
Policy Progression • End of special exception for co-regulators in October 2007. • Public Interest Exception – SESARM Approval in November 2008. • Lessons Learned Analysis by October 2010 – Competition Exceptions
Noncompetitive Awardsunder Public Interest • SESARM was first air MJO to receive approval under public interest exception. • Approval of three year workplan - included budget/planning targets for FY09, FY10 & FY11.
The Challenge • FY 2011 – Third year of grant • Limited amount of funding eligible for award under current grant approval. • Option to Amend Grant Award under Section 13 of Competition Policy? “Within the scope of work of original agreement”
State Holdbacks(Handout) • EPA is seeking direction from states for Year 3 of SESARM budget: • Authorize national/regional holdbacks based on existing SESARM approved budget and/or amended budget (if necessary)? • Authorize state holdbacks? Specify.
ANY QUESTIONS? perry.stuart@epa.gov; 404/562-8980