Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NCBO 2011 2002881
Apply for NOAA NMFS NCBO 2011 2002881
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2011 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.457 Chesapeake Bay Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 3, 2011 and posted on Jan 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. The Department of Commerce/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (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. The NCBO encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2011 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS NCBO 2011 2002881) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, specifically the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means NOAA expects to have an active role during the life of the project (for example, coordinating on technical approaches, data sharing, reporting expectations, or alignment with regional management needs) rather than acting as a hands-off funder. The overall purpose is to deliver technical assistance and applied science that supports the restoration and protection of Chesapeake Bay living resources and their habitats, with a clear emphasis on producing information that can be used in real management and restoration decisions.
NCBO frames the program around three mandated functions. First, it supports work that identifies science-based management options for restoring and protecting fishery resources and their habitats. Second, it funds monitoring and assessment efforts to determine the current status and trends of those living resources and habitats. Third, it invests in evaluating whether management plans are working as intended, so that agencies and stakeholders can adjust strategies based on evidence rather than assumptions. For FY 2011, NOAA anticipated making about $2,000,000 available in total, spread across an estimated 15 awards, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per project. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available.
The program priorities are centered on ecosystem-based fisheries management, fisheries monitoring, and applied oyster restoration research, as detailed in the full opportunity announcement (referenced as sections I.B.1 through I.B.4). In practical terms, this signals that NOAA is looking for projects that treat fisheries as part of a broader ecosystem, not just single-species management in isolation. Competitive proposals would likely emphasize how environmental conditions, habitat quality, predator-prey relationships, and human uses interact to affect fishery outcomes, and how management can account for those interactions. For fisheries monitoring, NOAA is looking for efforts that strengthen data collection and assessment capacity, such as improving survey designs, filling critical data gaps, developing indicators, or refining methods that help managers understand abundance, distribution, recruitment, mortality, habitat condition, or other metrics relevant to Bay species and habitats. The applied oyster restoration focus highlights NOAA's interest in research that directly informs oyster recovery and restoration practices, such as testing restoration techniques, evaluating reef performance, measuring ecological benefits, or linking restoration actions to measurable outcomes in population or habitat improvements.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, foreign governments and organizations under foreign jurisdiction, international organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice. NOAA also emphasizes its commitment to broadening participation from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas, and it encourages proposals that involve or are led by these entities. This suggests that partnerships, inclusive project teams, and capacity-building elements may be viewed favorably when aligned with the scientific and management goals of the program.
Key timing details reflect that the opportunity was posted on January 3, 2011, with an application deadline of March 4, 2011, and an archive date of April 3, 2011. The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.457 (Chesapeake Bay Studies), and the activity category is listed under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. Applicants were directed to consult the full opportunity announcement for the complete program priority descriptions, required application components, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. A point of contact was provided for access issues related to the announcement, listed as Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, specifically for application download difficulties.
FAQs: 2011 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science (NOAA NMFS NCBO 2011 2002881)
What is the 2011 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, specifically the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO). The opportunity is identified as the 2011 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science program under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS NCBO 2011 2002881.
What type of award is this?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This generally means NOAA expects to have an active role during the project period, such as coordinating on technical approaches, data sharing, reporting expectations, or alignment with regional management needs, rather than operating as a hands-off funder.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to deliver technical assistance and applied science that supports the restoration and protection of Chesapeake Bay living resources and their habitats, with a clear emphasis on producing information that can be used in real management and restoration decisions.
What are the three mandated functions NCBO highlights for this program?
NCBO frames the program around three functions: (1) identifying science-based management options for restoring and protecting fishery resources and their habitats; (2) supporting monitoring and assessment to determine the current status and trends of living resources and habitats; and (3) evaluating whether management plans are working as intended so strategies can be adjusted based on evidence.
How much funding was NOAA expecting to make available for FY 2011?
NOAA anticipated making about $2,000,000 available in total for FY 2011.
How many awards were expected, and what is the maximum award amount?
NOAA estimated about 15 awards, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per project.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What are the main program priority areas?
The program priorities are centered on ecosystem-based fisheries management, fisheries monitoring, and applied oyster restoration research, as described in the full opportunity announcement (referenced as sections I.B.1 through I.B.4).
What does “ecosystem-based fisheries management” mean in the context of this opportunity?
In practical terms, the opportunity signals interest in projects that treat fisheries as part of a broader ecosystem rather than focusing only on single-species management. The description emphasizes considering interactions among environmental conditions, habitat quality, predator-prey relationships, and human uses, and translating those insights into management approaches that account for these linkages.
What kinds of projects fit under the fisheries monitoring priority?
The opportunity describes fisheries monitoring as efforts that strengthen data collection and assessment capacity. Examples mentioned include improving survey designs, filling critical data gaps, developing indicators, and refining methods that help managers understand metrics such as abundance, distribution, recruitment, mortality, and habitat condition for Bay species and habitats.
What does “applied oyster restoration research” focus on?
The applied oyster restoration emphasis is on research that directly informs oyster recovery and restoration practices. The description includes examples such as testing restoration techniques, evaluating reef performance, measuring ecological benefits, and linking restoration actions to measurable outcomes in population or habitat improvements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, foreign governments and organizations under foreign jurisdiction, international organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
Are federal agencies eligible to receive funding under this notice?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice.
Does NOAA encourage participation from specific types of institutions or communities?
Yes. NOAA emphasizes broadening participation from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas. The opportunity also encourages proposals that involve or are led by these entities.
How might partnerships and inclusive project teams relate to competitiveness?
Based on the description, partnerships, inclusive project teams, and capacity-building elements may be viewed favorably when they align with the program’s scientific and management goals, particularly given the stated emphasis on broadening participation.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on January 3, 2011. The application deadline was March 4, 2011. The archive date was April 3, 2011.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.457 (Chesapeake Bay Studies).
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is listed under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
Where are the detailed priorities, required application components, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions located?
Applicants were directed to consult the full opportunity announcement for the complete program priority descriptions, required application components, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Who was the point of contact for issues accessing the announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues (specifically application download difficulties) was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
What does NOAA’s “active role” typically look like during a cooperative agreement?
The description notes NOAA may be involved in coordinating technical approaches, facilitating data sharing, setting or clarifying reporting expectations, and helping ensure alignment with regional management needs over the life of the project.
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