Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004246
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- 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 "2014/2015 Saltonstall Kennedy (2014/15 S K)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.427 Fisheries Development and Utilization Research and Development Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 6, 2014 and posted on Oct 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 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 $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- You are eligible to apply for a grant or a cooperative agreement under the S K Grant Program if 1. You are a citizen or national of the United States 2. You are a citizen of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia or 3. You represent an entity that is a corporation, partnership, association, or other non Federal entity, non profit or otherwise (including Indian tribes). We recognize the interest of the Secretaries of Commerce and Interior in defining appropriate fisheries policies and programs that meet the needs of the U.S. insular areas, so we encourage applications from individuals, government entities, and businesses in U.S. insular areas. We support cultural and gender diversity in our programs and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications We are also committed to broadening the participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, in our grant programs. To find out more about MSIs go to http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite minorityinst.html. We encourage applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation. We will consider the extent of fishing community involvement when evaluating the potential benefit of funding a proposal. Non Eligible Applicants You are not eligible to submit an application under this program if you are an employee of any Federal agency a Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) or an employee of a Council. However, Council members who are not Federal employees can submit an application to the S K Grant Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2014/2015 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant opportunity is a competitive funding program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is rooted in the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, which created the S-K fund to support practical fisheries research and development. The program is meant to help U.S. commercial and recreational fisheries by backing projects that improve how fisheries operate and stay profitable while remaining sustainable. In this notice, the term "fisheries" is broad and includes wild capture fisheries, marine aquaculture, and recreational fishing, and it also covers related needs like harvesting methods, seafood processing, marketing, and the infrastructure that supports fishing communities and working waterfronts.
The overall purpose of the S-K Grant Program is economic and community focused: it aims to help fisheries and fishing communities optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable practices, responding to the impacts of conservation and fishery management measures, and creating or expanding opportunities that keep working waterfronts viable. The program defines "U.S. fisheries" to include fisheries that are or may be pursued by citizens or nationals of the United States as well as by citizens or nationals of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia, reflecting the program's inclusion of these affiliated Pacific nations in eligible fishing activity.
To be responsive under this specific competition, proposals had to clearly address at least one of four stated priority areas. Those priorities were: (1) maximizing fishing opportunities and jobs, which points to projects that directly support employment, access, efficiency, or new opportunities in the fishing sector; (2) improving the cost effectiveness and capacity for observations, which typically relates to monitoring, data collection, and other observation systems needed for management and operations; (3) increasing the supply, quality, and diversification of domestic seafood, which can include work that improves product quality, expands markets, develops value-added products, or supports aquaculture and other domestic supply strategies; and (4) improving the quality and quantity of fishery information from the U.S. territories, emphasizing better data and understanding of fisheries in U.S. insular areas.
The opportunity offered both grants and cooperative agreements as award instruments, and it fell under the discretionary funding category. It was listed under CFDA 11.427, "Fisheries Development and Utilization Research and Development Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program." The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to applicants who do not have non-federal match available. NOAA estimated approximately $20,000,000 in total funding for the competition, with individual awards expected to range from a $25,000 floor to a $400,000 ceiling.
Eligibility was intentionally broad but had a few clear limits. Individuals could apply if they were citizens or nationals of the United States, or citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia. Organizations could apply if they represented a corporation, partnership, association, or other non-federal entity, whether nonprofit or for-profit, and this explicitly included Indian tribes. The notice also emphasized encouraging applications from U.S. insular areas, along with a stated commitment to cultural and gender diversity and an interest in broadening participation by Minority Serving Institutions (including HBCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities). Another emphasized program preference was meaningful fishing community involvement: applications from fishing community members were encouraged, and proposals that included cooperation and participation from fishing communities could be viewed more favorably because reviewers would consider the extent of community involvement when judging the likely benefit of funding the project.
At the same time, the program identified specific groups that could not apply. Federal employees were not eligible to submit applications, and neither Regional Fishery Management Councils nor Council employees could apply. An exception was noted for Council members who are not federal employees, who could still submit an application.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2015-2004246 and a posted date of October 16, 2014. The original closing date was December 14, 2014, with a current closing date listed as December 15, 2014, indicating a one-day extension or administrative adjustment. The opportunity was later archived on January 13, 2015. Program contacts were provided at NOAA Headquarters and across regions (Alaska, West Coast, Pacific Islands, Greater Atlantic, and Southeast), with the Headquarters program manager listed as Daniel Namur (Dan.Namur@noaa.gov, 301-427-8730), alongside regional contacts for applicant support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2014/2015 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant Opportunity
What is the Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant Program?
The Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant Program is a competitive funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is rooted in the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, which established the S-K fund to support practical fisheries research and development.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is focused on economic and community outcomes for fisheries and fishing communities. It aims to help optimize economic benefits by supporting sustainable practices, addressing impacts from conservation and fishery management measures, and creating or expanding opportunities that keep working waterfronts viable.
How does the opportunity define "fisheries"?
In this notice, "fisheries" is defined broadly. It includes wild capture fisheries, marine aquaculture, and recreational fishing. It also covers related needs such as harvesting methods, seafood processing, marketing, and infrastructure that supports fishing communities and working waterfronts.
What does "U.S. fisheries" include under this program?
The program defines "U.S. fisheries" to include fisheries that are or may be pursued by citizens or nationals of the United States, as well as by citizens or nationals of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The 2014/2015 S-K grant opportunity is described as a competitive funding program.
What types of awards can be made under this opportunity?
The opportunity offers both grants and cooperative agreements as award instruments.
Is this discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice states that the opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.427, titled "Fisheries Development and Utilization Research and Development Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program."
How much total funding was NOAA expecting to make available?
NOAA estimated approximately $20,000,000 in total funding for this competition.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $400,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply as an individual?
Individuals could apply if they were citizens or nationals of the United States, or citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia.
Who is eligible to apply as an organization?
Organizations could apply if they represented a corporation, partnership, association, or other non-federal entity, whether nonprofit or for-profit. The eligibility description explicitly includes Indian tribes.
Does the program encourage applications from certain geographies or institution types?
Yes. The notice emphasizes encouraging applications from U.S. insular areas. It also states a commitment to cultural and gender diversity and expresses interest in broadening participation by Minority Serving Institutions, including HBCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Does fishing community involvement matter in proposal review?
Yes. The notice encourages applications from fishing community members and indicates that proposals including cooperation and participation from fishing communities may be viewed more favorably. Reviewers would consider the extent of community involvement when judging the likely benefit of funding the project.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The notice identifies several ineligible groups: federal employees are not eligible to submit applications, and neither Regional Fishery Management Councils nor Council employees may apply.
Are any Regional Fishery Management Council members allowed to apply?
Yes, with a specific limitation. Council members who are not federal employees could still submit an application, according to the exception noted in the notice.
What priorities did a proposal need to address to be considered responsive?
To be responsive under this competition, proposals had to clearly address at least one of four stated priority areas.
What are the four priority areas for this competition?
The four priority areas were: (1) maximizing fishing opportunities and jobs; (2) improving the cost effectiveness and capacity for observations; (3) increasing the supply, quality, and diversification of domestic seafood; and (4) improving the quality and quantity of fishery information from the U.S. territories.
What does the priority "maximizing fishing opportunities and jobs" generally refer to?
This priority points to projects that directly support employment, access, efficiency, or new opportunities in the fishing sector.
What does the priority about "observations" generally refer to?
The priority on improving the cost effectiveness and capacity for observations typically relates to monitoring, data collection, and other observation systems needed for fishery management and operations.
What does the priority on domestic seafood supply and diversification generally include?
This priority can include efforts to improve product quality, expand markets, develop value-added products, or support aquaculture and other domestic supply strategies.
What does the priority on U.S. territories fishery information focus on?
It emphasizes improving data and understanding of fisheries in U.S. insular areas by increasing the quality and quantity of fishery information from the U.S. territories.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2015-2004246.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed in the notice is October 16, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The notice lists an original closing date of December 14, 2014, and a current closing date of December 15, 2014, indicating a one-day extension or administrative adjustment.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on January 13, 2015.
Who is the NOAA Headquarters program manager contact listed for this opportunity?
The NOAA Headquarters program manager listed is Daniel Namur. The notice provides the email Dan.Namur@noaa.gov and phone number 301-427-8730.
Are there regional contacts available for applicant support?
Yes. The notice states that program contacts were provided at NOAA Headquarters and across regions, including Alaska, West Coast, Pacific Islands, Greater Atlantic, and Southeast.
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