Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001654
Apply for NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001654
- 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 Mid Atlantic 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 Mar 3, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on March 3, 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 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001654) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) program run in cooperation with the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It invites research proposals focused on key Mid Atlantic managed fisheries, specifically summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, Loligo squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, bluefish, and tilefish. The overall purpose is to generate practical, fishery-relevant science that supports management by targeting the specific research priorities identified by NMFS and the Council, with the strongest preference given to proposals that directly address the needs listed in the announcement's Section I.B.
What makes this opportunity different from a typical grant is how research is financed. Rather than providing federal grant dollars, the Council can set aside up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) from the listed species as "research quota." Selected projects are then funded through the sale of that quota, and the revenue is used both to cover research expenses and to compensate fishing vessels that harvest the research quota. Because the research is tied to quota harvest, participating vessels may receive authorization to land fish above normal federal possession limits and/or to fish during times when the fishery would otherwise be closed, strictly as allowed under the RSA framework for the purposes of the approved research.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and can be awarded as either a cooperative agreement or a grant, under the activity area of environment, natural resources, science, and technology, and other research and development. The CFDA number listed is 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects). The estimated total funding is shown as 0 because the program does not distribute traditional federal funds; instead, project support depends on the proceeds generated through research quota sales.
Eligibility is broad and includes universities and other institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice, and employees of any federal agency or a Regional Fishery Management Council cannot apply. An important nuance is that Council members who are not federal employees are allowed to submit. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. NOAA also explicitly emphasizes inclusion and encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas. In addition, the agency encourages proposals that involve the fishing community, especially those built around cooperation and direct participation from fishermen and vessels, which fits the RSA model where vessel involvement is often central to carrying out the research.
For timing, the opportunity was posted January 5, 2009, with applications due by 5 p.m. EST on March 3, 2009. Submissions needed to be received and validated by Grants.gov by the deadline, and applicants were warned that Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days, meaning proposals should be submitted early enough to clear validation. Hard copy applications, if accepted, would be time-stamped upon receipt. The archive date is April 2, 2009.
Administrative contact information in the listing points to Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926 for help accessing the full announcement electronically, with a note that separate support exists for application download issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 2010 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA)
What is the 2010 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity?
The 2010 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) program run in cooperation with the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It invites research proposals that generate practical, fishery-relevant science to support management of key Mid Atlantic managed fisheries.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RSA notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NMFS NEFSC 2010 2001654.
Which fisheries and species are included in this RSA opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on Mid Atlantic managed fisheries for the following species: summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, Loligo squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, bluefish, and tilefish.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is intended to produce practical science that is directly relevant to fishery management, especially research that targets the specific priorities identified by NMFS and the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
Are certain research topics or priorities preferred?
Yes. The strongest preference is given to proposals that directly address the needs listed in the announcement's Section I.B, which contains specific NMFS and Council research priorities.
How is this opportunity different from a typical federal grant?
Unlike traditional programs that provide federal grant dollars, this RSA program can fund selected projects through the sale of "research quota" rather than distributing standard federal funds.
What is "research quota" in the RSA model?
Under the RSA framework, the Council can set aside up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) from the listed species as research quota. The quota is then sold, and the proceeds are used to support approved research projects.
Where does the project funding actually come from?
Project support depends on the proceeds generated through research quota sales. The revenue is used to cover research expenses and to compensate fishing vessels that harvest the research quota.
Why does the listing show an estimated total funding amount of 0?
The estimated total funding is shown as 0 because the program does not distribute traditional federal funds. Support is generated through research quota sales rather than a federal funding pot.
Can participating vessels land fish above normal possession limits or fish during closed periods?
Potentially, yes. Because research is tied to quota harvest, participating vessels may receive authorization to land fish above normal federal possession limits and/or fish during times when the fishery would otherwise be closed, but only as allowed under the RSA framework and only for the purposes of the approved research.
What type of federal award is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and may be awarded as either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
What is the activity area for this funding opportunity?
The activity area is described as environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes universities and other institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments.
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to receive an award under this notice?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice.
Can employees of federal agencies apply?
No. Employees of any federal agency cannot apply.
Can employees of a Regional Fishery Management Council apply?
No. Employees of a Regional Fishery Management Council cannot apply.
Can Council members apply?
Yes, with an important nuance: Council members who are not federal employees are allowed to submit applications.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Does NOAA encourage participation from specific groups or institution types?
Yes. NOAA emphasizes inclusion and encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas.
Does NOAA encourage involving the fishing community in the research?
Yes. NOAA encourages proposals that involve the fishing community, particularly projects built around cooperation and direct participation from fishermen and vessels, which aligns with how RSA research is commonly carried out.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by 5 p.m. EST on March 3, 2009.
How were applications submitted?
Submissions were to be received and validated by Grants.gov by the deadline. The notice also mentions that hard copy applications, if accepted, would be time-stamped upon receipt.
What does "received and validated by Grants.gov" mean for timing?
Applicants were warned that Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days, so applications needed to be submitted early enough to complete validation before the deadline.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 2, 2009.
Who is the administrative contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listing identifies Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as the administrative contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
What phone number is provided for the administrative contact?
The phone number provided is 301-713-0926.
Is the administrative contact also the right person for Grants.gov technical download issues?
The listing notes that separate support exists for application download issues, implying the administrative contact is specifically for help accessing the full announcement electronically rather than technical download support.
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