Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004064
Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004064
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 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 Jun 11, 2014 and posted on Jun 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- 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 2015 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004064; CFDA 11.454, Unallied Management Projects) is a competitive NOAA/NMFS funding announcement run with support from the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It seeks applied fisheries research proposals tied directly to Council-identified priorities for key Mid Atlantic managed stocks, specifically summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, longfin squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, bluefish, and spiny dogfish. The central purpose is to generate information that improves scientific understanding of these resources and strengthens the evidence base used in Council management decisions (for example, stock assessments, monitoring, and management measures). Only projects that clearly address the Council's published RSA research priorities (referenced in the announcement under the Program Priorities section) are responsive.
A defining feature of this program is how projects are financed. Unlike many grant programs, this RSA notice does not provide traditional federal research dollars. Instead, funding for approved projects comes from the proceeds generated by selling a dedicated amount of "research quota" (RSA quota). Those proceeds are then used to cover research costs and to compensate fishing vessel owners who harvest RSA quota as part of the research work. In practical terms, projects are expected to integrate research with real-world fishing operations, and budgeting and project design need to reflect the RSA model (including coordination with industry, quota harvest plans, and how research activities will be supported through quota sale revenue rather than direct federal appropriations).
The award mechanism listed for this opportunity allows for either cooperative agreements or grants, and the activity area is categorized under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development. NOAA anticipated making about two awards under this specific competition. The posting date and creation date were June 11, 2014, with an application deadline of August 11, 2014, and an archive date of September 10, 2014. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. An award ceiling of 1 and award floor of 0 are shown in the source data, which in this context functions more like a system entry than a meaningful dollar range, especially given the program's reliance on research quota proceeds rather than federal grant outlays.
Eligibility is intentionally 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 apply. Council members who are not federal employees may apply. NOAA also emphasizes participation and inclusivity: it encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups, and it highlights interest in proposals involving historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas. The program also explicitly encourages proposals from members of the fishing community and proposals that build meaningful cooperation and participation from fishing industry partners, which aligns with the RSA structure and its reliance on vessels harvesting research quota.
For support or access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Kathy Collins, Public Affairs Specialist at the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council, reachable by telephone at 302-674-2331 ext. 259 (an office email is referenced but not provided in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2015 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the 2015 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) competition (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004064; CFDA 11.454, Unallied Management Projects).
Which federal agency is running this opportunity?
It is a competitive NOAA/NMFS funding announcement (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / National Marine Fisheries Service), run with support from the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
What is the main purpose of the Mid Atlantic RSA program?
The central purpose is to support applied fisheries research that improves scientific understanding of key Mid Atlantic managed stocks and strengthens the evidence used in Council management decisions, such as stock assessments, monitoring, and management measures.
What types of projects are considered responsive to the announcement?
Only proposals that clearly address the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council's published RSA research priorities (referenced in the announcement under the Program Priorities section) are considered responsive.
Which fish stocks/species are specifically included in this opportunity?
The opportunity targets Council-managed stocks including summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, longfin squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, bluefish, and spiny dogfish.
Is this a traditional federal research grant with federal dollars?
No. This RSA notice does not provide traditional federal research dollars. Approved projects are financed through proceeds generated by selling a dedicated amount of research quota (RSA quota).
How does the Research Set Aside (RSA) funding model work?
Funding comes from selling RSA quota, and the proceeds are used to pay for research costs and to compensate fishing vessel owners who harvest RSA quota as part of the research work. Projects are expected to integrate research with real-world fishing operations, and budgets and project designs need to reflect this quota-based model.
Does the program expect projects to work with fishing vessels and the fishing industry?
Yes. The RSA structure expects research to be integrated with fishing operations, including coordination with industry partners and plans for harvesting RSA quota as part of the research approach. The program explicitly encourages proposals from members of the fishing community and proposals that include meaningful cooperation and participation from fishing industry partners.
What award types might be used for selected projects?
The award mechanism allows for either cooperative agreements or grants.
What is the activity area/category for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making under this competition?
NOAA anticipated making about two awards under this specific competition.
What were the key dates (posting, deadline, archive) for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date were June 11, 2014. The application deadline was August 11, 2014. The archive date was September 10, 2014.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What do the award ceiling and award floor values mean here?
The source data shows an award ceiling of 1 and an award floor of 0, but in this context those values function more like a system entry than a meaningful dollar range, particularly because the program relies on RSA quota sale proceeds rather than direct federal grant outlays.
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 apply.
Can employees of a Regional Fishery Management Council apply?
No. Employees of any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to apply.
Can Council members apply?
Council members who are not federal employees may apply.
Does NOAA encourage applications from specific groups or institution types?
Yes. NOAA encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups. It also highlights interest in proposals involving historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas.
What is the role of Council-identified priorities in proposal selection?
They are central. Projects must be tied directly to Council-identified priorities for the managed stocks listed in the announcement, and only projects that clearly address the published RSA research priorities are considered responsive.
What kind of outcomes is the program trying to support for fisheries management?
The program aims to generate information that improves scientific understanding and strengthens the evidence base used in management decisions, including stock assessments, monitoring, and management measures.
Who can be contacted for support or access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Kathy Collins, Public Affairs Specialist at the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council, reachable by phone at 302-674-2331 ext. 259. An office email is referenced in the notice, but it is not provided in the source text shared here.
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