The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking applications from eligible entities to develop projects for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) reclamation and innovative destruction technologies.
Donor Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/16/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
The IRA sets aside 5% of the $15 million for administrative purposes; therefore, $14.25 million is available for competitive grants under this opportunity. The EPA anticipates approximately four to nine awards under this opportunity with funding ranging from $450,000 to $5 million, depending on the type of project and subject to the availability of funds, the quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations.
The objectives of the HFC Reclaim and Innovative Destruction Grants, as described under Assistance Listing 66.047, are to support and contribute to addressing HFCs under the AIM Act by funding the following three project areas (listed order below does not indicate preference):
- Reclaim Technologies – pilot projects for new/better technologies to increase the reclamation of HFCs by expanding access to reclamation and improving the reclamation process;
- Reclaim Market Dynamics – programs or pilot projects for innovative strategies that address market dynamics to increase HFC reclamation by lowering barriers; or
- Innovative Destruction Technologies – pilot projects for innovative technologies or innovative deployment of technologies to destroy unusable and/or unwanted HFCs.
Funding Information
The total estimated funding expected to be available for awards under this competitive opportunity is approximately $14,250,000. Funding is dependent upon agency appropriations, funding availability, Agency priorities, and other applicable considerations.
The EPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately four to nine grants under this announcement, depending on the type of project and subject to the availability of funds, the quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations. Awards are expected to be between $450,000 and $5 million. The funding cap for an award is $6.5 million. The following are approximate funding ranges for specific project areas:
- Project Area 1 (Reclaim Technology): approximately $3 million to $5 million.
- Project Area 2 (Reclaim Market Dynamics): approximately $450,000 to $1.5 million.
- Project Area 3 (Innovative Destruction Technologies): approximately $3 million to $5 million.
Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance for awards resulting from this solicitation will be up to five years. The estimated project start date for awards is Fall 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Consistent with Assistance Listing No. 66.047 and the EPA’s Policy for Competition of Assistance Agreements (EPA Order § 5700.5A1), competition under this solicitation is available to states (including the District of Columbia); local governments; U.S. territories and possessions; Indian tribes; public universities and colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; and other public or private nonprofit institutions.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
