Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2017 2004963
Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2017 2004963
- 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 "2017/2018 Sea Scallop Research SA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.454.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 07, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2017/2018 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) opportunity is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicitation, coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council, aimed at supporting research on the Atlantic sea scallop fishery. Instead of using traditional federal grant dollars, this program uses a set-aside portion of the scallop quota that the Council reserves specifically for research purposes. Researchers propose projects that would make use of this RSA quota, and the quota can then be harvested and sold, with the proceeds serving as the funding source to carry out the research and to compensate participating fishing vessels involved in research work and/or in harvesting the set-aside quota.
The central goal of the program is to generate information that improves understanding of the scallop resource and strengthens the scientific foundation for fishery management decisions. Projects are expected to directly enhance knowledge about the scallop fishery, such as resource status, fishery impacts, survey methods, bycatch interactions, or other management-relevant uncertainties. While a range of scallop-related research may be considered, priority is explicitly given to proposals that address the research priorities identified by the New England Fishery Management Council, as described in the announcement’s Program Priorities section.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Commerce, with awards made through either grants or cooperative agreements. The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 11.454. The solicitation anticipated making around 10 awards. The listed award ceiling is shown as 0, reflecting the unusual funding structure: there is no direct federal appropriation attached to the awards, and the effective project funding depends on the value of RSA quota and the proceeds generated through its harvest and sale rather than a fixed grant amount. The opportunity was created on August 7, 2016, with an original closing date of October 7, 2016.
Eligibility is noted broadly as “Others,†with further clarification referenced in the opportunity’s eligibility text. In practice, the RSA model commonly involves collaboration among scientists, research institutions, industry partners, and fishing vessels, because successful projects typically require both scientific capacity and access to vessels capable of carrying out research activities or harvesting RSA quota to generate the revenue that supports the work. Overall, the program functions as a mechanism to convert a small portion of allowable catch into targeted, management-oriented research that can reduce uncertainty and improve future scallop management in the New England region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2017/2018 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA)
What is the 2017/2018 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) opportunity?
This is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicitation, coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council, to support research focused on the Atlantic sea scallop fishery. It is designed to generate information that improves understanding of the scallop resource and strengthens the scientific basis for scallop fishery management decisions.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is a U.S. Department of Commerce discretionary funding opportunity administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council.
What makes this RSA opportunity different from a traditional federal grant?
Instead of using traditional federal grant dollars, the RSA program uses a set-aside portion of the scallop quota reserved specifically for research. The quota can be harvested and sold, and the proceeds are then used to fund the research and compensate participating fishing vessels involved in research work and/or in harvesting the RSA quota.
How does project funding actually work under this program?
Researchers propose projects that would use RSA quota. That quota can be harvested and sold, and the resulting revenue serves as the project’s funding source. Because the funding depends on the value of the quota and the proceeds from harvest and sale, it is not structured like a fixed-dollar award from a federal appropriation.
What is the central goal of the RSA program?
The central goal is to generate information that improves understanding of the scallop resource and strengthens the scientific foundation for fishery management decisions, reducing key uncertainties relevant to management in the New England region.
What types of research topics are expected to be supported?
Projects are expected to directly enhance knowledge about the scallop fishery, including areas such as resource status, fishery impacts, survey methods, bycatch interactions, and other management-relevant uncertainties.
Are there specific research priorities applicants are expected to address?
Yes. While a range of scallop-related research may be considered, explicit priority is given to proposals that address the research priorities identified by the New England Fishery Management Council, as described in the announcement’s Program Priorities section.
How are awards made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are made through either grants or cooperative agreements under the U.S. Department of Commerce discretionary funding framework.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 11.454.
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated making around 10 awards.
Why is the listed award ceiling shown as 0?
The award ceiling is shown as 0 because there is no direct federal appropriation attached to the awards. The effective funding level depends on the RSA quota value and the proceeds generated through harvesting and selling the set-aside quota, rather than a fixed grant amount.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 7, 2016, with an original closing date of October 7, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity’s eligibility text.
What kinds of partnerships are commonly involved in RSA projects?
In practice, the RSA model commonly involves collaboration among scientists, research institutions, industry partners, and fishing vessels. Successful projects typically require both scientific capacity and access to vessels capable of carrying out research activities or harvesting RSA quota to generate revenue that supports the work.
How are fishing vessels involved in this program?
Participating fishing vessels may be involved in conducting research work and/or harvesting the set-aside quota. The program structure also allows proceeds from quota harvest and sale to help compensate participating vessels involved in these activities.
What geographic or management context does this program support?
The program is tied to the Atlantic sea scallop fishery and is coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council, with the overall intent of improving scallop management in the New England region by reducing uncertainty through targeted research.
What is the overall purpose of using a quota set-aside for research?
The program functions as a mechanism to convert a small portion of allowable catch into targeted, management-oriented research. The intent is to produce results that improve understanding of the fishery and inform future management decisions.
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