Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2016 P3 Q4

The 13th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under its P3 (People, Prosperity and the Planet) Award Program. The competition is built around the idea that sustainability problems are real, immediate, and technical, and that student-led teams can contribute meaningful, science-based solutions. Projects are expected to apply scientific and engineering principles to research, develop, and design practical innovations that address real-world sustainability challenges, with a clear connection to the three pillars of sustainability: improving quality of life for people, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the planet.

This opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number EPA G2016 P3 Q4, categorized as an environmental funding activity, and associated with CFDA number 66.516. The funding instrument is a grant, and the applicant pool is identified broadly as "Others," with eligibility details specifically referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement (meaning applicants must consult that section to confirm who can apply, and under what conditions, such as student status, institutional sponsorship, or team composition requirements). The program is framed as a national student design competition, so the intent is to support student-centered project teams, typically working with faculty advisors and an eligible institution or organization serving as the applicant entity.

In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling is $15,000 per award, and EPA anticipated making around 41 awards under this announcement. The original application closing date was December 8, 2015, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of October 6, 2015. Overall, EPA is using this competition to stimulate innovative, sustainability-focused design work that can respond to technical needs while pushing society toward more sustainable systems and outcomes across environmental protection, economic viability, and human well-being.

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "13th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.516.
  • This funding opportunity was created on 2015-10-06.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-12-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 41 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 13th Annual P3 Awards competition?

The 13th Annual P3 Awards is a national student design competition for sustainability offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under its P3 (People, Prosperity and the Planet) Award Program. It supports student-led teams working on practical, science-based sustainability innovations.

What does "P3" stand for in this program?

P3 stands for People, Prosperity and the Planet. Projects are expected to clearly connect to these three pillars of sustainability by improving quality of life for people, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the planet.

What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?

The purpose is to stimulate innovative, student-centered design and development work that applies scientific and engineering principles to real-world sustainability challenges, producing practical innovations and solutions.

Who is offering this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Is this a grant or another type of funding?

This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA G2016 P3 Q4.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.516.

How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized as an environmental funding activity.

How much funding is available per award?

The award ceiling is $15,000 per award.

How many awards did EPA anticipate making?

EPA anticipated making approximately 41 awards under this announcement.

What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive?

Projects are expected to apply scientific and engineering principles to research, develop, and design practical innovations that address real-world sustainability challenges, with a clear connection to People, Prosperity, and the Planet.

Does the competition emphasize real-world problems?

Yes. The competition is built around the idea that sustainability problems are real, immediate, and technical, and that student-led teams can contribute meaningful solutions.

Is this opportunity specifically intended for students?

Yes. It is described as a national student design competition, with the intent to support student-centered project teams. These teams are typically working with faculty advisors and an eligible institution or organization serving as the applicant entity.

Who is eligible to apply?

The applicant pool is listed broadly as "Others," and eligibility details are specifically referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement. Applicants need to consult Section III to confirm who can apply and under what conditions (for example, student status, institutional sponsorship, or team composition requirements).

Where can applicants find the official eligibility requirements?

The official eligibility requirements are referenced as being in Section III of the full funding opportunity announcement.

Does an institution or organization need to be involved?

The description indicates that projects are student-centered and typically involve faculty advisors and an eligible institution or organization serving as the applicant entity. Specific requirements should be confirmed in Section III of the announcement.

What is the application deadline for this opportunity?

The original application closing date was December 8, 2015.

When was this opportunity record created?

The opportunity record shows a creation date of October 6, 2015.

What does EPA want projects to deliver or demonstrate?

EPA is aiming to support projects that research, develop, and design practical innovations, demonstrating science-based approaches to sustainability challenges and advancing more sustainable systems and outcomes.

Does the program require a connection to economic outcomes as well as environmental outcomes?

Yes. The framing explicitly references the three pillars of sustainability, including supporting economic prosperity in addition to protecting the planet and improving quality of life for people.

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