Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001653
Apply for NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001653
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 Herring Research Set Aside (RSA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.454 Unallied Management Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2009 and posted on Jan 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on February 17, 2009. Applications submitted through Grants.gov will have a date and time indication on them. Hard copy applications will be date and time stamped when they are received. Please Note It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days to validate or reject the application. Please keep this in mind in developing your submission timeline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management Council are ineligible to submit an application under this program. However, Council members who are not Federal employees may submit an application. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA program. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions. 3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 Herring Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity, issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in cooperation with the New England Fishery Management Council, invites proposals focused on research priorities connected to the Atlantic herring fishery. The basic idea behind the program is different from most grants: instead of providing standard federal research dollars, the Council can reserve (set aside) up to 3 percent of the herring fisherys total allowable landings (TAL). That reserved quota is then sold, and the proceeds from those sales are used to cover the costs of approved research projects and to compensate the fishing vessels that do the harvesting tied to the research quota. Because the research is financed through quota sales rather than an appropriation, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $0, reflecting that no federal funds are directly awarded for the research under this notice even though projects may still receive support through the quota revenue mechanism.
A key feature of this RSA program is that participating vessels working under the research quota can be authorized to operate with added flexibility compared to normal commercial fishing rules. Specifically, vessels may be allowed to harvest and land fish beyond standard federal possession limits and/or fish during periods when the fishery is otherwise closed, as long as it is tied to the approved research activity and conducted under the RSA authorization. In practical terms, the program uses real-world fishing activity as both a funding source and a research platform, aiming to generate information that directly supports fishery management needs. NMFS and the Council indicate that proposals aligning with the specific research needs identified in the announcement (referenced as Section I B) will receive priority in the selection process, meaning applicants should shape projects around those stated priorities rather than proposing unrelated or purely academic work.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary and supports awards through cooperative agreements and grants, under CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects). There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2009, and applications were due by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 17, 2009. Applicants were required to submit through Grants.gov with the important caution that Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days; in other words, submitting close to the deadline could risk missing the cutoff if the system rejected the application for formatting or technical reasons. Hard copy submissions, where accepted, would be time-stamped upon receipt. The announcement was archived on March 19, 2009.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to receive assistance under this notice, and employees of any federal agency or any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to apply. An exception is noted for Council members who are not federal employees, who may submit applications. NOAA also explicitly encourages participation from women and minority individuals and groups and emphasizes expanding involvement from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas. In addition, the agency encourages proposals coming from the fishing community and proposals that clearly incorporate fishing community cooperation and participation, reflecting the programs design around industry involvement and the practical realities of conducting research at sea.
For those needing access to the full announcement or encountering electronic access issues, the notice provides a point of contact: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, and directs applicants to use the Full Announcement link for complete details. The funding opportunity number for this solicitation is NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001653, and the administering agency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2010 Herring Research Set Aside (RSA)
What is the 2010 Herring Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity?
The 2010 Herring RSA opportunity is a competitive solicitation issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in cooperation with the New England Fishery Management Council. It invites proposals that address research priorities connected to the Atlantic herring fishery.
How is this RSA program different from a typical federal grant?
Instead of providing standard federal research dollars through an appropriation, the Council may reserve (set aside) up to 3 percent of the herring fishery's total allowable landings (TAL). That set-aside quota is sold, and the proceeds are used to support approved research projects and to compensate fishing vessels that harvest under the research quota.
Why does the notice list an estimated total funding amount of $0?
The estimated total funding amount is shown as $0 because no federal funds are directly awarded under this notice. Even so, approved projects may be supported using revenue generated from selling the set-aside quota.
How does research get financed under the Herring RSA mechanism?
Financing comes from the sale of the reserved herring quota. The proceeds are used to cover costs of approved research projects and compensate participating vessels for harvesting tied to the research quota.
What is the maximum percentage of herring quota that can be set aside for research?
Up to 3 percent of the herring fishery's total allowable landings (TAL) may be reserved under the program.
What kinds of research proposals are most likely to be prioritized?
Proposals that align with the specific research needs identified in the announcement (referenced as Section I B) receive priority in the selection process. Applicants are expected to shape projects around those stated priorities rather than proposing unrelated or purely academic work.
What practical role do fishing vessels play in the research?
Fishing activity is used as both a funding source and a research platform. The program is designed to generate information that directly supports fishery management needs, using real-world fishing operations tied to the approved research.
Can vessels receive flexibility from normal commercial fishing rules under this program?
Yes. Vessels operating under the research quota may be authorized to harvest and land fish beyond standard federal possession limits and/or fish during periods when the fishery is otherwise closed, as long as the activity is tied to the approved research and conducted under RSA authorization.
What types of awards are supported under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports awards through cooperative agreements and grants.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary or mandatory?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What CFDA number is associated with this solicitation?
The solicitation is listed under CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments.
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to receive assistance under this notice?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to receive assistance under this notice.
Can federal employees apply?
No. Employees of any federal agency or any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to apply.
Are any Council members allowed to apply?
An exception is noted for Council members who are not federal employees; they may submit applications.
Does NOAA encourage applications from specific groups or institution types?
Yes. NOAA explicitly encourages participation from women and minority individuals and groups and emphasizes expanding involvement from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas.
Does the program encourage participation from the fishing community?
Yes. The agency encourages proposals coming from the fishing community and proposals that clearly incorporate fishing community cooperation and participation, consistent with the program's design around industry involvement and conducting research at sea.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 17, 2009.
How were applicants required to submit applications?
Applicants were required to submit through Grants.gov.
What is the risk of submitting close to the deadline in Grants.gov?
The notice cautions that Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days. Submitting close to the deadline could risk missing the cutoff if the system rejects the application for formatting or technical reasons.
If hard copy submissions were accepted, how were they handled?
Where hard copy submissions were accepted, they would be time-stamped upon receipt.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on March 19, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001653.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through NMFS.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for electronic access issues?
The notice lists Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as a point of contact at 301-713-0926 and directs applicants to use the Full Announcement link for complete details.
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