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Can you explain more about the unallowable costs related to conferences and workshops and clarify if this includes travel to such events?
The restrictions around the funding of conferences and workshops fall into two categories: (1) the EN does not fund workshops or conferences that do not primarily benefit the applicant/any formal partners and (2) the EN does not fund workshops or conferences that primarily benefit the EPA. Costs related to hosting…
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What is a node client?
A node client is a software application that allows a user to send data to Exchange Network nodes using Exchange Network services but cannot listen to requests or other messages coming from nodes. It allows for human-to-machine communication as opposed to machine-to machine communication. Node clients are easy to install…
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What are the reporting requirements for a partnership agreement?
Per the Exchange Network Terms and Conditions, partnering organizations must report on their sub-awardee activities in both the semi-annual reports and final reports. This includes: Summaries of results of reviews of financial and programmatic reports. Summaries of findings from site visits and/or desk reviews to ensure effective subrecipient performance. Environmental…
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Could two federally recognized Tribes in the same geographic region comprise an eligible partnership?
Yes, two different federally recognized Tribes in the same geographic region may apply for funding as an EN partnership, as these are two distinct governments. Additionally, a noneligible Tribe (e.g., one that is not federally recognized) may partner with an eligible one in the same geographic region, if the eligible…
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Are there any restrictions regarding the partnership with other agencies or entities?
There are multiple requirements as related to EN Partnerships that must be met to be considered for award. For example, eligible partners must be separate units of government; EPA will not consider partnerships formed from within a single state, territorial, or Tribal government as eligible. Please carefully read the eligibility…
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Contractors often provide estimates based on milestones e.g., data migration. Is it okay to provide that, rather than the hourly rate that the budget narrative requests that we use?
Our standard format for how contractual costs can be captured is hourly rate times the number of hours. If you are able to do so, please just work this table backwards to fit our standard rate. So, if the total amount is $30,000, you could put in an estimated [standard]…
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Can the entirety of a proposed project’s budget just be contractor costs? Are there any additional requirements?
In the case that 100% of requested funds will be distributed as a contract or subaward, applicants must explain how these transactions will be managed in compliance with applicable Federal requirements without project funding for personnel costs. In other words, how will the applicant pay for management of the contract…
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What documents are required to charge an indirect cost?
If you wish to include indirect costs in your proposed budget when applying for a grant or cooperative agreement, you must (1) Provide a copy of your current approved indirect cost rate agreement valid until at least September 30th of the current year, or (2) Provide a copy of documentation…
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Do I need to list out prior EN assistance agreements in project narrative section 8?
In the Past Performance section of the project narrative, please clearly indicate the number of prior Exchange Network assistance agreement(s) or put zero (0) if the organization has never received an EN assistance agreement since 2002. Applicants that have received prior Exchange Network assistance agreements must provide an additional attachment…
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Is the cost per project output breakout mandatory? Can we choose to leave this out or only provide costs per goal?
Costs per project output are scored under our evaluation criteria and therefore should be included. We also recognize that not everything is known at the time of proposal development; please just do the best you can in estimating costs and scheduled completion dates over the three-year period of performance (as…
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Does it affect credibility/scoring of our application if this is the first time we are applying for the grant?
No, the credibility of first-time applicants is not affected by this; we have many new grantees each fiscal year. Please be sure to state you have never received a prior EN grant in the Past Performance section of your Project Narrative (Section 8). Please note, however, that there is an…
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Can states or instrumentalities of the state apply under Funding Area 3?
The opportunities found within Funding Area 3 are only available to U.S. Territories, federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, instrumentalities of the Tribe, and inter-Tribal consortia of federally recognized Tribes (e.g., the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission). Neither states nor instrumentalities of the state may apply under Funding Area 3…
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We are applying as a partnership; do we need to decide which organization will host our dataset, or is this something that we can determine after consulting with stakeholders?
This is dependent on the project and the expected outputs/outcomes and should be decided by the participating organizations (with a goal to best meet the business needs of all). And it is fair that there might be some specifics of the project that aren’t figured out yet, and will be…
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Can Tribes request basic grants training from EPA? If so, what is the process for requesting training?
Office of Grants and Debarment (OGD) Training: EPA’s OGD offers training opportunities for Tribal grantees and potential applicants online throughout the year. Sessions include topics related to grants management, new regulations, EPA policies, and more. See the EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients page. EN Grants Specific Training…
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What is an 'instrumentality of a Tribe'?
An instrumentality is an organization created by or pursuant to state statute or Tribal laws and operated for public purposes. See eligibility FAQ titled “ Who is eligible to apply for a FY24 Exchange Network grant? ” for more information.
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