Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003427
Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003427
- 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 "Bluefin Tuna Research Program BTRP" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472 Unallied Science Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2012 and posted on Jun 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the BTRP is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) is a competitive federal funding opportunity run through the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Its central purpose is to fund research projects that strengthen coordination and day-to-day working relationships among key groups involved in Atlantic fisheries science and management. That includes NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities and other research institutions, and U.S. fishing interests on both the recreational and commercial sides. The focus is narrowly targeted to northern Atlantic bluefin tuna, with an emphasis on producing research that directly addresses priority information gaps needed for science-based management decisions.
At a practical level, BTRP is intended to move research forward in ways that improve the quality, usefulness, and real-world integration of bluefin tuna science. Rather than supporting bluefin research in isolation, the program is structured to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange between the research community and the fishing community, since those interactions can improve data collection, study design, access to samples and fisheries platforms, and overall trust in scientific results. The broader policy rationale is to ensure that Atlantic bluefin tuna management is grounded in the best available science and that research investments translate into measurable improvements in fisheries management outcomes.
The opportunity falls under a discretionary funding category and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the award instrument, which typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project (for example, through coordination, technical input, or joint activities), rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program is listed under CFDA number 11.472 (Unallied Science Program) and is categorized within environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development funding areas. Importantly, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be eligible or competitive under the basic terms provided.
Funding levels for this announcement were estimated at a total of $600,000, with an expectation of about five awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $25,000 up to a ceiling of $300,000, which suggests the program was open to both smaller focused efforts and larger, more comprehensive projects, as long as they aligned with BTRP goals and met review criteria in the full announcement. The timeline for the posted opportunity indicates it was published on June 21, 2012, with an application closing date of August 20, 2012, and an archive date of September 19, 2012 (meaning this particular posting is historical, but it reflects the program structure and intent).
Eligibility is broad on the U.S. side, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply. The solicitation also excludes foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations, reflecting the program intent to maximize research and development benefits tied to U.S. marine fishery resources and U.S. fishery stakeholders.
From a mission alignment perspective, BTRP is positioned as supporting NOAA's goal to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. In other words, the funded research is not just about basic biology for its own sake; it is meant to produce actionable knowledge that helps manage bluefin tuna in the Atlantic in a way that is scientifically defensible, collaborative, and consistent with broader ecosystem-based management principles.
For applicants needing the complete requirements, the announcement directs users to access the full announcement through the official posting page (via the "full announcement" link/button). A contact is provided specifically for issues downloading the application materials: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for application download issues only.
Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP)?
The Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) is a competitive federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports research projects focused on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to fund research that strengthens coordination and day-to-day working relationships among the groups involved in Atlantic fisheries science and management, while producing research that directly addresses priority information gaps needed for science-based management decisions for northern Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Which species and region does the program focus on?
The focus is narrowly targeted to northern Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Atlantic, with an emphasis on research that informs management decisions.
What kinds of projects is BTRP intended to support?
BTRP is intended to move bluefin tuna research forward in ways that improve the quality, usefulness, and real-world integration of science into fisheries management. It is structured to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers and the fishing community to improve data collection, study design, access to samples and fisheries platforms, and trust in scientific results.
Who is the program trying to bring together through funded research?
The program emphasizes strengthening working relationships among NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities and other research institutions, and U.S. fishing interests, including both recreational and commercial sectors.
Why does the program emphasize collaboration with the fishing community?
The opportunity is designed around the idea that interactions between researchers and fishing interests can improve the practicality and credibility of the research by supporting better data collection, better study design, improved access to samples and vessels/platforms, and stronger trust in the resulting science.
How does this program relate to fisheries management?
The broader rationale is to ensure Atlantic bluefin tuna management is grounded in the best available science and that research investments translate into measurable improvements in fisheries management outcomes.
What award instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement as the award instrument, meaning NOAA/NMFS typically expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project (such as coordination, technical input, or joint activities), rather than only providing funding with minimal involvement.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
The BTRP opportunity is described as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 11.472 (Unallied Science Program).
What funding categories does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized within environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development funding areas.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be eligible under the basic terms described.
How much total funding was expected under this announcement?
The total funding level for the announcement was estimated at $600,000.
How many awards were expected?
Approximately five awards were expected.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $25,000 (minimum) to $300,000 (maximum).
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was published on June 21, 2012. The application closing date was August 20, 2012. The archive date was September 19, 2012.
Is this posting current or historical?
The timeline indicates this particular posting is historical (archived), though it reflects the program structure and intent described in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad within the United States and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Are foreign or international applicants eligible?
No. The solicitation excludes foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations.
What is the program's mission alignment within NOAA?
BTRP is positioned as supporting NOAA's goal to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management, with research intended to generate actionable knowledge for scientifically defensible and collaborative management.
Where can applicants find the complete requirements for applying?
The announcement directs applicants to access the full announcement through the official posting page using the "full announcement" link/button.
Who should be contacted for problems downloading the application materials?
The contact provided for application download issues only is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
Can the listed contact answer general program or eligibility questions?
The announcement specifies the contact is for application download issues only, indicating other types of questions may require referencing the full announcement details on the official posting page.
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