Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR CIPO 2011 2002774
Apply for NOAA OAR CIPO 2011 2002774
- 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 "A Cooperative Institute to Support NOAAs N.W. Research Facilities in the Area of Marine Resources" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.432 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 16, 2010 and posted on Nov 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to non Federal public and private non profit universities, colleges and research institutions that offer accredited graduate level degree granting programs in NOAA related sciences and that are within a commuting distance to the NOAA facilities in Newport, Oregon that allows for direct and regular interactions. If the proposed CI is comprised of multiple member institutions, only the lead institution applying for the award (and where the CI will be established) must satisfy the commuting distance requirement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "A Cooperative Institute to Support NOAA's N.W. Research Facilities in the Area of Marine Resources" (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR CIPO 2011 2002774), is a competitive federal grant announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are seeking to establish a single new Cooperative Institute (CI) that will strengthen and expand research support for key NOAA facilities in the northwestern United States, with the work centered on marine resources science and management needs.
The core purpose of the Cooperative Institute is to create a durable, collaborative hub between NOAA scientists and a university or research institution partner that can provide scientific capacity, graduate education strength, and day-to-day collaboration. NOAA is explicitly looking for an institution that not only offers strong, accredited graduate-level degree programs in NOAA-relevant sciences, but is also close enough to Newport, Oregon to enable direct, routine in-person interaction. The commuting-distance requirement is central to the design of the institute because NOAA intends the CI to operate as an integrated extension of the research enterprise at its nearby laboratories, rather than as a distant partner collaborating mainly through occasional meetings.
Scientifically, the CI is expected to focus its research and related activities on four priority themes that align with NOAA's marine mission in the region. The first theme is seafloor processes, which can include understanding seabed geology, sediment transport, benthic habitat dynamics, and physical processes that influence the ocean bottom and coastal margins. The second theme is marine mammal acoustics, reflecting NOAA's interest in sound in the marine environment, including the monitoring of marine mammals, the effects of natural and human-made noise, and the development of acoustic tools that support conservation and management. The third theme is marine ecosystems, a broad area that typically covers ecosystem structure and function, food webs, climate and ocean variability impacts, and ecosystem-based approaches to assessing ocean health and productivity. The fourth theme is protection and restoration of marine resources, emphasizing applied science that supports stewardship, recovery, and resilience of living marine resources and habitats, often bridging research with management, restoration strategies, and evaluation of conservation outcomes.
Operationally, the Cooperative Institute is intended to support and collaborate closely with NOAA research facilities and offices located in Newport, Oregon, specifically NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, and the Alaska Fisheries Science Center offices in Newport. The institute is also expected to serve as a coordination point that helps align and leverage resources among non-federal partners, bringing together universities, research organizations, and other relevant collaborators to reduce duplication and increase the overall impact of NOAA-funded work. A notable emphasis of the program is workforce development: the CI should actively promote the participation of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists in NOAA-supported research, helping train the next generation of marine scientists in a setting where applied federal research and academic research intersect.
Only one award was anticipated under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $7,000,000. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a substantial level of federal involvement during the project period, meaning NOAA expects to be an active partner in planning, oversight, and execution rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which reduces barriers for eligible institutions and signals NOAA's intent to fund the core institute activities directly.
Eligibility was limited to non-federal public or private nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions that offer accredited graduate degree programs in NOAA-related sciences and that meet the commuting-distance requirement to the NOAA facilities in Newport to enable regular in-person collaboration. The announcement also allows for a multi-institution CI structure, but with a practical constraint: if multiple member institutions participate, only the lead institution (the applicant of record and the site where the CI is established) must meet the commuting-distance requirement. This structure allows a local lead to anchor the institute while still bringing in specialized expertise from other universities or partners as member institutions.
From a procedural standpoint, NOAA indicated that the full announcement includes the detailed technical program, evaluation criteria, and the competitive selection process, and applicants were advised to consult the Cooperative Institute Interim Handbook while preparing a proposal (referenced as available at www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci). The opportunity was posted and created on November 16, 2010, with an original and current closing date of February 11, 2011, and it was later archived on March 13, 2011. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 11.432, NOAA Cooperative Institutes. For practical assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, particularly for application download issues.
Overall, the grant was designed to establish a locally embedded, research-intensive institute that would deepen NOAA's scientific capabilities in the Pacific Northwest across seafloor science, marine acoustics, ecosystem research, and marine resource protection and restoration, while also strengthening coordination among partners and creating a strong pipeline for student and postdoctoral involvement in NOAA-supported work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "A Cooperative Institute to Support NOAA's N.W. Research Facilities in the Area of Marine Resources."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA OAR CIPO 2011 2002774.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Which NOAA organizations are involved?
NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are seeking to establish the Cooperative Institute described in this announcement.
What is NOAA trying to establish through this award?
NOAA intends to establish a single new Cooperative Institute (CI) to strengthen and expand research support for key NOAA facilities in the northwestern United States, centered on marine resources science and management needs.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level is $7,000,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial federal involvement during the project period. In this opportunity, NOAA expects to be an active partner in planning, oversight, and execution rather than providing funds with minimal engagement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-federal public or private nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions that offer accredited graduate degree programs in NOAA-related sciences and that meet the commuting-distance requirement to NOAA facilities in Newport, Oregon.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. The eligible applicants described in the announcement are non-federal public or private nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions.
Are federal entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement limits eligibility to non-federal institutions.
What is the commuting-distance requirement and why is it important?
NOAA is looking for an institution close enough to Newport, Oregon to enable direct, routine in-person interaction with NOAA scientists and facilities. This commuting-distance requirement is central because NOAA intends the CI to function as an integrated extension of the research enterprise at nearby laboratories, not as a distant partner collaborating primarily through occasional meetings.
What kinds of academic programs must the applicant have?
The applicant institution is expected to offer strong, accredited graduate-level degree programs in NOAA-relevant sciences.
Can the Cooperative Institute include multiple institutions?
Yes. The announcement allows for a multi-institution CI structure.
If multiple institutions are involved, does every member institution need to meet the commuting-distance requirement?
No. If multiple member institutions participate, only the lead institution (the applicant of record and the site where the CI is established) must meet the commuting-distance requirement.
Where is the Cooperative Institute expected to be centered geographically?
The CI is intended to support NOAA facilities and offices located in Newport, Oregon, with an emphasis on frequent in-person collaboration due to the commuting-distance requirement.
Which NOAA facilities in Newport, Oregon are specifically mentioned?
The announcement specifically mentions NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, and the Alaska Fisheries Science Center offices in Newport.
What is the core purpose of the Cooperative Institute?
The core purpose is to create a durable, collaborative hub between NOAA scientists and a university or research institution partner that can provide scientific capacity, graduate education strength, and day-to-day collaboration.
What are the priority scientific themes for the Cooperative Institute?
The CI is expected to focus on four priority themes: (1) seafloor processes, (2) marine mammal acoustics, (3) marine ecosystems, and (4) protection and restoration of marine resources.
What does the seafloor processes theme include?
This theme can include understanding seabed geology, sediment transport, benthic habitat dynamics, and physical processes that influence the ocean bottom and coastal margins.
What does the marine mammal acoustics theme cover?
This theme reflects NOAA's interest in sound in the marine environment, including monitoring marine mammals, assessing the effects of natural and human-made noise, and developing acoustic tools that support conservation and management.
What is included under the marine ecosystems theme?
This theme generally includes ecosystem structure and function, food webs, climate and ocean variability impacts, and ecosystem-based approaches to assessing ocean health and productivity.
What does the protection and restoration of marine resources theme emphasize?
This theme emphasizes applied science that supports stewardship, recovery, and resilience of living marine resources and habitats, and often bridges research with management, restoration strategies, and evaluation of conservation outcomes.
What role does coordination among partners play in this Cooperative Institute?
The CI is expected to serve as a coordination point that helps align and leverage resources among non-federal partners, bringing together universities, research organizations, and other relevant collaborators to reduce duplication and increase the overall impact of NOAA-funded work.
Is workforce development part of the expected scope?
Yes. A notable emphasis is workforce development, including actively promoting the participation of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists in NOAA-supported research.
How is graduate and postdoctoral participation expected to fit into the institute's work?
The CI is expected to help train the next generation of marine scientists in an environment where applied federal research and academic research intersect, with graduate students and postdoctoral scientists participating in NOAA-supported research.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 11.432, NOAA Cooperative Institutes.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 16, 2010.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is February 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 13, 2011.
Where were applicants advised to look for additional guidance when preparing a proposal?
Applicants were advised to consult the Cooperative Institute Interim Handbook while preparing a proposal, referenced as available at www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci.
Where can applicants find the detailed technical program and evaluation criteria?
NOAA indicated that the full announcement includes the detailed technical program, evaluation criteria, and the competitive selection process, and applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement for those details.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For practical assistance accessing the full announcement electronically (particularly for application download issues), the contact listed was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
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