Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2014 2003960
Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2014 2003960
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2014 Marine Education and Training Mini Grant 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 Nov 29, 2013 and posted on Nov 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 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 individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies, Federal instrumentalities, or employees of Federal agencies, are not eligible to apply. Eligible applicants are limited to those within the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2014 Marine Education and Training Mini Grant Program was a competitive funding opportunity run by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, focused specifically on the Pacific Islands Region. The program was designed to support practical, community-facing projects that strengthen communication, education, and training around marine resource issues across the region. A major emphasis was expanding scientific education and career awareness connected to marine-related professions, particularly for people living in coastal communities and for groups that have historically been underrepresented in these fields, including indigenous Pacific islanders and Native Hawaiians.
Funding was offered through either grants or cooperative agreements, and the overall program budget was estimated at $200,000. NOAA expected to make about 15 awards, with an individual award ceiling of $15,000. There was no stated minimum award amount (the award floor was listed as $0), and applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds, which lowered the barrier to entry for smaller organizations and community-based efforts.
The eligible applicant pool was broad and included individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies, federal instrumentalities, and federal employees were not allowed to apply. Importantly, eligibility was also geographically limited: applicants had to be located within the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management areas, aligning the program with NOAA’s Pacific Islands management and outreach footprint.
In terms of subject area, the opportunity fell under an environment, science and technology, and research and development umbrella, but the intent was clearly education-and-training driven rather than purely academic research. Projects were expected to improve how marine resource information is shared and understood, build hands-on skills and training opportunities, and encourage pathways into marine science and marine stewardship careers. In practice, that could include workshops, curricula, outreach materials, training sessions, or community programs that connect local residents with marine science concepts and resource management issues relevant to their islands and coastal environments.
The opportunity was posted in late 2013, with the application window closing on February 28, 2014. The funding opportunity number was NOAA NMFS PIRO 2014 2003960, and the CFDA number associated with the program was 11.452 (Unallied Industry Projects). For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Kara Miller in the NOAA/NMFS office.
Marine Education and Training Mini Grant Program (2014) - FAQs
What is the 2014 Marine Education and Training Mini Grant Program?
It was a competitive mini-grant funding opportunity administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, focused on the Pacific Islands Region. The program supported practical, community-facing projects that strengthen communication, education, and training on marine resource issues.
Which NOAA office ran this opportunity?
The opportunity was run by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with a focus on the Pacific Islands Region.
What kinds of projects was the program designed to fund?
The program was intended to fund education and training efforts related to marine resource issues, including projects that improve how information is shared and understood, build hands-on skills, and expand training opportunities for local communities.
Was this program meant for research projects or education and training projects?
While the subject area fits within environment, science and technology, and research and development categories, the stated intent was education-and-training driven rather than purely academic research.
What were the main priorities or emphasis areas?
A major emphasis was expanding scientific education and career awareness connected to marine-related professions, particularly for coastal communities and groups historically underrepresented in these fields, including indigenous Pacific islanders and Native Hawaiians.
What types of activities could a project include?
Examples mentioned or implied by the description include workshops, curricula, outreach materials, training sessions, and community programs that connect local residents with marine science concepts and resource management issues relevant to their islands and coastal environments.
What region did the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focused specifically on the Pacific Islands Region and was geographically limited to applicants located within the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management areas.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool included individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Federal agencies, federal instrumentalities, and federal employees were not allowed to apply.
Did applicants have to be located in a specific geographic area to qualify?
Yes. Eligibility was geographically limited: applicants had to be located within the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management areas.
Was the funding provided as a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Funding was offered through either grants or cooperative agreements.
How much total funding was available under the program?
The overall program budget was estimated at $200,000.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make about 15 awards.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The individual award ceiling was $15,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. Applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted in late 2013, and the application window closed on February 28, 2014.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NMFS PIRO 2014 2003960.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 11.452 (Unallied Industry Projects).
Where could applicants get help if they could not access the full announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact: Kara Miller in the NOAA/NMFS office.
What was the overall goal of the funded work?
The overall goal was to support practical projects that strengthen marine resource communication, education, and training across the Pacific Islands Region and encourage pathways into marine science and marine stewardship careers.
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