Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2013 2003258
Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2013 2003258
- 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 "2013 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 Feb 16, 2012 and posted on Feb 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2012. (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 2013 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2013 2003258) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicitation, supported by the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council, for research proposals focused on key Mid Atlantic managed species. The program targets summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, longfin squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, and bluefish, and it is designed to fund projects that directly improve the scientific information used for fishery management. In plain terms, the goal is to generate practical, management-relevant science that strengthens stock assessments, informs regulations, and improves the Council's decision-making for these fisheries.
A defining feature of this opportunity is how projects are funded. This is not a typical federal grant program where research is paid for with appropriated federal dollars. Instead, the RSA model sets aside a portion of fishing quota specifically for research purposes. That set-aside quota can be harvested and sold, and the proceeds from those sales are then used to cover research expenses and to compensate the fishing vessel owners that harvest the RSA quota. The announcement is explicit that no federal funds are provided for research under this notice; funding comes from the revenue generated through RSA quota sales. As a result, proposals generally need to be realistic about how they will use and monetize RSA quota to support the project budget, including costs related to sea time, gear, sampling, data processing, and participant compensation.
Projects must contribute meaningfully to knowledge of the listed Mid Atlantic fishery resources or add to the body of information that the Council relies on for management decisions. While the broad subject area is fisheries science and management, the competition is priority-driven: NMFS and the Council indicate that preference will be given to proposals that address specific Council-identified research priorities (referenced as being detailed in the Program Priorities section of the full announcement). This means applicants are expected to align their objectives, methods, and expected products with those stated priorities, rather than proposing unrelated or purely academic work. The funding instrument types listed are cooperative agreement and grant, and the activity category is Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects). There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is broad and includes 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. In addition, employees of any federal agency or any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to submit an application, although Council members who are not federal employees may apply. NOAA also emphasizes participation and inclusion goals: it supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups. It further encourages involvement by historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas. Beyond academia and government, the program specifically encourages applications from members of the fishing community and proposals that actively incorporate fishing community cooperation and participation, reflecting the RSA program's real-world, industry-integrated approach to conducting research.
Timing details in the listing show it was posted February 17, 2012 (created February 16, 2012), with an original and current closing date of April 2, 2012, and an archive date of May 2, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for application download issues only. The full announcement (linked in the opportunity) is the key source for the specific Council research priorities, application requirements, quota set-aside details, and any technical instructions on how RSA quota is requested, harvested, and converted into research support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2013 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) Grant Opportunity
What is the 2013 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) grant opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2013 2003258) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicitation, supported by the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council, for research proposals focused on key Mid Atlantic managed species. The intent is to fund projects that directly improve the scientific information used for fishery management, including stock assessments, regulations, and Council decision-making.
Which species does this RSA program focus on?
The targeted Mid Atlantic managed species listed in the opportunity are: summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, longfin squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, and bluefish.
What is the main goal of the program in plain language?
The goal is to generate practical, management-relevant science that strengthens stock assessments, informs regulations, and improves the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council's decision-making for these fisheries.
How is this program funded if it is not a typical federal grant?
This program is funded through the Research Set Aside (RSA) model. A portion of fishing quota is set aside specifically for research purposes. That RSA quota can be harvested and sold, and the proceeds from those sales are then used to cover research expenses and to compensate fishing vessel owners that harvest the RSA quota.
Are any federal funds provided for research under this notice?
No. The announcement is explicit that no federal funds are provided for research under this notice. Funding comes from revenue generated through RSA quota sales.
What kinds of costs are expected to be supported by RSA quota revenue?
The notice indicates that proposals generally need to be realistic about how RSA quota will be used and monetized to support the project budget. Examples of cost areas referenced include sea time, gear, sampling, data processing, and participant compensation (including compensation of vessel owners that harvest the RSA quota).
What types of research projects are a good fit for this competition?
Projects must contribute meaningfully to knowledge of the listed Mid Atlantic fishery resources or add to the body of information the Council relies on for management decisions. The emphasis is on work that directly improves management-relevant scientific information rather than unrelated or purely academic studies.
Does the program have specific research priorities?
Yes. The competition is priority-driven. NMFS and the Council indicate that preference will be given to proposals that address specific Council-identified research priorities, referenced as being detailed in the Program Priorities section of the full announcement.
How important is alignment with the Council-identified priorities?
Alignment is described as central to competitiveness. Applicants are expected to align objectives, methods, and expected products with the stated priorities rather than proposing research that does not directly connect to those priorities.
What are the funding instrument types for this opportunity?
The listed funding instrument types are cooperative agreement and grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No stated cost sharing or matching requirement is included in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes 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?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice.
Can federal employees apply?
No. Employees of any federal agency are not allowed to submit an application.
Can employees of a Regional Fishery Management Council apply?
No. Employees of any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to submit an application.
Can Council members apply?
Council members who are not federal employees may apply, based on the restriction stated in the opportunity.
Does the opportunity encourage participation from the fishing community?
Yes. The program specifically encourages applications from members of the fishing community and proposals that actively incorporate fishing community cooperation and participation. This reflects the RSA program's industry-integrated approach to conducting research.
Does NOAA mention diversity or inclusion goals for applicants?
Yes. NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups. It also encourages involvement by historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The listing shows it was posted February 17, 2012 (created February 16, 2012). The original and current closing date is April 2, 2012, and the archive date is May 2, 2012.
Where are the specific Council research priorities and application requirements described?
The full announcement linked in the opportunity is described as the key source for the specific Council research priorities, application requirements, quota set-aside details, and technical instructions on how RSA quota is requested, harvested, and converted into research support.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for application download issues only.
Does the listed contact provide help with proposal content or programmatic questions?
The information provided specifies that the contact is for application download issues only, not for broader proposal development or programmatic guidance.
What makes this RSA opportunity different from a standard research grant?
The defining feature is the funding mechanism: research is supported by revenue from RSA quota sales rather than appropriated federal dollars. This means proposals generally need to address practical considerations around using and monetizing RSA quota to cover project costs and compensate participating vessel owners.
What is NMFS and what is the role of the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council in this opportunity?
NMFS (NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service) is the soliciting agency for this opportunity. The solicitation is supported by the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the program is designed to improve the scientific information used in the Council's fishery management decision-making for the listed species.
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