Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2011 2002760
Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2011 2002760
- The Department of Commerce in the environment food and nutrition natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2011 Hawaii Seafood Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.452 Unallied Industry Projects.
- 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 $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international organizations, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies, or employees of Federal agencies, are not eligible to apply. 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 Hawaii Seafood Program encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2011 Hawaii Seafood Program was a competitive federal grant and cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It was aimed specifically at strengthening and sustaining the economic viability of Hawaii's fishing and seafood industry. The core idea behind the program was to support work that helps Hawaii seafood compete and remain profitable by reinforcing its reputation as a high-quality, safe, domestically produced seafood supply that comes from a responsible and well-managed fishery.
Funded projects under this program could focus on several practical, industry-facing activities. One major area was seafood promotion and marketing, meaning efforts to increase consumer awareness, improve branding, expand markets, or otherwise strengthen demand for Hawaii seafood products. Another eligible area was technical assistance, which can include hands-on support to the industry such as improving handling practices, meeting market or safety expectations, and addressing operational barriers that affect profitability. A third emphasis was seafood education, which typically involves outreach and training intended to improve understanding of Hawaii seafood products, proper seafood handling, or the value of locally and responsibly harvested seafood. Across all these categories, the underlying purpose was economic sustainability for the local seafood sector, not purely academic research for its own sake.
The opportunity was classified as discretionary funding and allowed awards through either grants or cooperative agreements. The total estimated funding available was $750,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The funding opportunity was posted on January 3, 2011, and applications were due by March 4, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on April 3, 2011.
Eligibility was broad and included individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, international organizations, foreign governments and organizations under foreign jurisdiction, as well as state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal employees were explicitly not eligible to apply. NOAA also emphasized an interest in broadening participation from institutions that have historically been underrepresented in federal funding, including historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas. The program encouraged proposals that involved any of these institutions.
The opportunity was listed under CFDA number 11.452 (Unallied Industry Projects) and fell across multiple activity categories, including environment, food and nutrition, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, particularly for application download issues, with the full announcement accessible via the "full announcement" link referenced in the posting.
2011 Hawaii Seafood Program (NOAA/NMFS) FAQs
What was the 2011 Hawaii Seafood Program?
The 2011 Hawaii Seafood Program was a competitive federal grant and cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It focused on strengthening and sustaining the economic viability of Hawaii's fishing and seafood industry.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program was designed to help Hawaii seafood compete and remain profitable by reinforcing its reputation as high-quality, safe, domestically produced seafood sourced from a responsible and well-managed fishery. The emphasis was on economic sustainability for the local seafood sector rather than academic research for its own sake.
Which federal agency administered the program?
The program was administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA, within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Was this a competitive grant opportunity?
Yes. It was described as a competitive federal grant and cooperative agreement opportunity.
What types of awards were available?
Awards could be made as either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the funding was discretionary?
The opportunity was classified as discretionary funding, meaning awards were made at the agency's discretion through a competitive process rather than being automatically awarded based on a formula.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available under the opportunity was $750,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What kinds of projects could be funded?
Funded projects could focus on industry-facing activities that support the economic sustainability of Hawaii seafood, including seafood promotion and marketing, technical assistance to industry, and seafood education and outreach.
What is meant by seafood promotion and marketing under this program?
Seafood promotion and marketing activities could include efforts to increase consumer awareness, improve branding, expand markets, or otherwise strengthen demand for Hawaii seafood products.
What is meant by technical assistance in this program?
Technical assistance could include hands-on support to the seafood industry such as improving handling practices, meeting market or safety expectations, and addressing operational barriers that affect profitability.
What is meant by seafood education in this program?
Seafood education typically involves outreach and training intended to improve understanding of Hawaii seafood products, proper seafood handling, or the value of locally and responsibly harvested seafood.
Was the program focused on academic research?
The program's underlying purpose was economic sustainability for the local seafood sector, not purely academic research for its own sake.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included individuals; institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; commercial organizations; international organizations; foreign governments and other organizations under foreign jurisdiction; and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Federal agencies and federal employees were explicitly not eligible to apply.
Did NOAA encourage participation from underrepresented institutions?
Yes. NOAA emphasized interest in broadening participation from institutions historically underrepresented in federal funding, including historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and organizations working in underserved areas. Proposals involving any of these institutions were encouraged.
What was the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA number 11.452 (Unallied Industry Projects).
Which activity categories did the opportunity cover?
The opportunity was associated with multiple activity categories, including environment, food and nutrition, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on January 3, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by March 4, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on April 3, 2011.
Where could applicants access the full announcement?
The full announcement was available electronically via the "full announcement" link referenced in the posting.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the announcement online?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically, particularly with application download issues, were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
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