Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2015 2004252
Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2015 2004252
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 Marine National Monument 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 Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Nov 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $180,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 Marine National Monument Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS PIRO 2015 2004252) was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), specifically the Pacific Islands Regional Office. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that supports projects aligned with NOAA's Marine National Monument Program, using either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instruments. The program is rooted in the 2009 Presidential Proclamations that established three Marine National Monuments in the Pacific to safeguard some of the most intact and least-disturbed ocean ecosystems under U.S. jurisdiction.
The core purpose of this opportunity is to fund work that helps carry out the objectives of the Presidential Proclamations and the management goals being developed for the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, and the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. These monument areas are highlighted as places with exceptional ecological value, including healthy coral reef systems, high fish biomass, abundant seabird populations, and strong representation of apex predators. Because management plans for these sites were in preparation at the time of the announcement, NOAA framed this funding as a way to support on-the-ground and applied efforts that contribute directly to preserving and protecting resources in these remote locations and to informing monument management.
Projects proposed under this opportunity were expected to fall within broad activity categories that include education, environment, and science and technology and other research and development. In practice, this framing signals that NOAA was open to a mix of research, monitoring, applied conservation, management support, and public or stakeholder-facing work, as long as it clearly advanced monument-related objectives and management needs. The program sits under CFDA 11.452 (Unallied Industry Projects), which is a NOAA assistance listing often associated with research, evaluation, and related program support efforts.
The total estimated funding available was $180,000, with an anticipated four awards. The notice lists an award ceiling of $180,000 and an award floor of $0, meaning NOAA reserved flexibility in award size and could choose to fund fewer, smaller, or differently sized projects depending on proposal quality and program priorities. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which reduces barriers to participation and can be especially important for smaller organizations or communities that may have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
Eligibility was broad and included individuals; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); institutions of higher education (public and private); small businesses and other for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and a range of governmental entities such as city/township, county, state, special district governments, and public/state-controlled higher education institutions. Eligibility also extended to Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). This wide eligibility indicates NOAA was trying to encourage a diverse pool of proposers, from academic researchers and conservation groups to local governments and community-based partners.
Key timeline details included a posted date of November 3, 2014, with an original closing date of February 3, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of March 16, 2015. The archive date was April 15, 2015. The record also shows a creation date of February 13, 2015, reflecting administrative updates to the opportunity record during the solicitation period.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Kara Miller at NOAA/NMFS Pacific Islands Regional Office, located at 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818, phone 808-725-5056.
Marine National Monument Program (2015) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the 2015 Marine National Monument Program grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS PIRO 2015 2004252.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Which NOAA office is responsible for this opportunity?
It was issued by NMFS, Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instruments might be used for awards?
NOAA indicated awards could be made as either grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the purpose of the Marine National Monument Program funding?
The purpose is to support projects that help carry out the objectives of the 2009 Presidential Proclamations and support the management goals being developed for specific Marine National Monuments in the Pacific.
What is the policy basis for the monuments referenced in this program?
The program is rooted in the 2009 Presidential Proclamations that established three Marine National Monuments in the Pacific to safeguard some of the most intact and least-disturbed ocean ecosystems under U.S. jurisdiction.
Which Marine National Monuments are included in this opportunity?
The opportunity supports work related to the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, and the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
Why were these monument areas highlighted in the announcement?
They were described as having exceptional ecological value, including healthy coral reef systems, high fish biomass, abundant seabird populations, and strong representation of apex predators.
How were management plans handled at the time of this announcement?
Management plans for these sites were in preparation, and NOAA framed this funding as support for applied and on-the-ground efforts that would inform monument management and help preserve and protect resources in these remote locations.
What kinds of projects were expected to be proposed?
Projects were expected to fit within broad categories that include education, environment, and science and technology and other research and development, as long as they clearly advanced monument-related objectives and management needs.
Does the announcement indicate whether NOAA was open to different types of work (research vs. outreach vs. management support)?
Yes. The description suggests NOAA was open to a mix of research, monitoring, applied conservation, management support, and public or stakeholder-facing work, provided it directly supported monument objectives and management needs.
What CFDA (assistance listing) is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 11.452 (Unallied Industry Projects).
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available was $180,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated four awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size listed?
The award ceiling is listed as $180,000 and the award floor is listed as $0.
What does an award floor of $0 mean in practical terms?
It indicates NOAA reserved flexibility in award size and could choose to fund fewer projects, smaller projects, or differently sized projects depending on proposal quality and program priorities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included individuals; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); institutions of higher education (public and private); small businesses; other for-profit organizations; and multiple types of governmental entities.
Which governmental entities are explicitly included as eligible?
Eligible governmental entities included city/township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, and public/state-controlled higher education institutions.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was November 3, 2014.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was February 3, 2015.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to March 16, 2015.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date was April 15, 2015.
Is there any indication that the record was updated during the solicitation period?
Yes. The record shows a creation date of February 13, 2015, suggesting administrative updates to the opportunity record during the open period.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Kara Miller at NOAA/NMFS Pacific Islands Regional Office.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Kara Miller can be reached at 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818, by phone at 808-725-5056.
Is there a stated emphasis on specific geographic areas?
Yes. The program focus is tied to the three Marine National Monuments in the Pacific: Marianas Trench, Rose Atoll, and Pacific Remote Islands.
Does the information provided specify exact project deliverables or detailed scopes?
No. The information provided describes broad activity categories and an overall purpose tied to monument objectives and management needs, but it does not list specific required deliverables or detailed scopes.
Does the information provided state whether awards must be exactly four?
No. It states an anticipated four awards, but also notes flexibility in award size and number depending on proposal quality and program priorities.
Does the information provided specify whether an applicant must be a U.S.-based organization?
No. The eligibility list is broad, but the provided information does not specify additional location-based eligibility requirements.
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