Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2011 2002644
Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2011 2002644
- 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 Open Rivers Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2010 and posted on Jul 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 17, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 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, non profits, industry and commercial (for profit) organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. Applications from Federal agencies or employees of Federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies are strongly encouraged to work with states, non governmental organizations, national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others entities that are 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 under served areas. The ORI encourages proposals from or involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2011 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) is a NOAA grant program designed to jump-start locally led projects that remove dams and other barriers in rivers and streams. The central goal is to restore aquatic connectivity so fish and other species can move freely between freshwater and the ocean, with a particular emphasis on diadromous fish (species that migrate between saltwater and freshwater as part of their life cycle). Beyond the ecological objectives, NOAA is looking for projects that pair barrier removal with real, on-the-ground habitat restoration and that also produce tangible community benefits, such as local economic gains, educational opportunities, and broader social value, while delivering long-term improvements to habitats that support NOAA trust resources.
Awards under this opportunity are made as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project (for example, through technical assistance, coordination, and oversight), rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The program is administered by the NOAA Restoration Center within the Office of Habitat Conservation. For FY 2011, NOAA anticipated up to $6,000,000 total funding available and expected to make about 15 awards. While typical award sizes were projected to fall between $200,000 and $750,000, the solicitation set firm limits: applications requesting less than $100,000 or more than $3,000,000 would not be accepted or reviewed.
The funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary and aligns with areas such as environment and natural resources, as well as science and technology and other research and development, reflecting both the implementation focus (construction/removal/restoration) and the technical planning and assessment that often accompanies barrier removal work. The program’s CFDA listing is 11.463 (Habitat Conservation). Notably, there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which can reduce barriers for organizations that may not have large pools of non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is broad, as long as the proposed work has clear potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit/industry and commercial organizations, organizations under foreign government jurisdiction, international organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal employees are explicitly not eligible to apply. However, NOAA strongly encourages federal entities to participate by partnering with eligible applicants such as states, nongovernmental organizations, national service clubs, and youth corps organizations. NOAA also signals an interest in broadening participation by encouraging proposals from, or in partnership with, historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas.
Key administrative details for the 2011 competition include a posted date of July 19, 2010 and an application deadline of November 17, 2010, with an archive date of December 17, 2010. The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS HCPO 2011 2002644. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a contact: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, specifically for application download issues.
Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) 2011 - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2011 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI)?
The 2011 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) is a NOAA grant program intended to jump-start locally led projects that remove dams and other barriers in rivers and streams. The program’s central focus is restoring aquatic connectivity so fish and other species can move freely between freshwater and the ocean.
What is the main goal of the ORI program?
The core goal is to restore aquatic connectivity by removing barriers in rivers and streams. This is meant to improve movement pathways for fish and other aquatic species between freshwater and the ocean, with particular emphasis on diadromous fish (species that migrate between saltwater and freshwater as part of their life cycle).
What types of projects is NOAA looking to fund?
NOAA is looking for locally led projects that remove dams and other barriers and that also pair barrier removal with real, on-the-ground habitat restoration. The program also looks for tangible community benefits (such as local economic gains, educational opportunities, and broader social value) while delivering long-term improvements to habitats that support NOAA trust resources.
Which species are emphasized by this funding opportunity?
The opportunity places a particular emphasis on diadromous fish, meaning fish species that migrate between saltwater and freshwater as part of their life cycle.
Does NOAA require habitat restoration in addition to barrier removal?
Based on the program description, NOAA is looking for projects that pair barrier removal with on-the-ground habitat restoration, rather than barrier removal alone.
What kinds of community benefits does NOAA want to see from projects?
The opportunity highlights community benefits such as local economic gains, educational opportunities, and broader social value, alongside ecological improvements and long-term habitat benefits for NOAA trust resources.
What type of award is made under ORI 2011?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements. This means NOAA expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project (for example, through technical assistance, coordination, and oversight), rather than operating as a hands-off grant.
What does it mean that ORI awards are "cooperative agreements"?
It means NOAA anticipates substantial involvement during the project period, including involvement such as technical assistance, coordination, and oversight.
Who administers the Open Rivers Initiative?
The program is administered by the NOAA Restoration Center within NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
How much total funding was NOAA anticipating for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, NOAA anticipated up to $6,000,000 in total funding available.
About how many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make about 15 awards.
What is the typical award size for ORI 2011?
Typical award sizes were projected to fall between $200,000 and $750,000.
Are there minimum and maximum request limits?
Yes. Applications requesting less than $100,000 or more than $3,000,000 would not be accepted or reviewed.
If we request less than $100,000 or more than $3,000,000, will NOAA still consider our application?
No. The solicitation states that applications requesting less than $100,000 or more than $3,000,000 would not be accepted or reviewed.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What program areas does this funding opportunity align with?
The opportunity aligns with areas such as environment and natural resources, as well as science and technology and other research and development. This reflects both an implementation focus (construction/removal/restoration) and the technical planning and assessment that often accompany barrier removal work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad as long as the proposed work has clear potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. Eligible applicants include:
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit/industry and commercial organizations
- Organizations under foreign government jurisdiction
- International organizations
- State governments
- Local governments
- Federally recognized Indian tribal governments
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Are federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Federal employees are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Can federal entities still participate in ORI projects?
Yes. While federal agencies and federal employees are not eligible to apply, NOAA strongly encourages federal entities to participate by partnering with eligible applicants (such as states, nongovernmental organizations, national service clubs, and youth corps organizations).
Does NOAA encourage partnerships with specific types of institutions or communities?
Yes. NOAA encourages proposals from, or in partnership with, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas.
What is the posted date for this opportunity?
The posted date is July 19, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 17, 2010.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is December 17, 2010.
Which federal department and agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for ORI 2011?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS HCPO 2011 2002644.
Who should be contacted if there are issues downloading the full announcement?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, specifically for application download issues.
What is the primary ecological outcome NOAA is seeking?
The primary ecological outcome is restored aquatic connectivity in rivers and streams, supporting fish and other species movement between freshwater and the ocean, along with long-term improvements to habitats that support NOAA trust resources.
Do projects need to be locally led?
Yes. The ORI program is described as designed to jump-start locally led projects.
What is the role of NOAA trust resources in eligibility and project focus?
Eligibility and project relevance are tied to whether the proposed work has clear potential to benefit NOAA trust resources, and the opportunity emphasizes long-term habitat improvements that support those resources.
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