Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2015 2004138
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- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bluefin Tuna Research Program" 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 10, 2014 and posted on Jun 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2014. (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 $125,000.00 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 NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) discretionary funding opportunity designed to support applied research on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna and, just as importantly, to strengthen collaboration among the groups involved in bluefin science and fisheries. The program emphasizes projects that bring together NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities and other research institutions, and U.S. fishing interests from both the recreational and commercial sectors. In practical terms, the grant is meant to fund work that improves how these communities share data, design studies, and translate research results into better, science-based management decisions for Atlantic bluefin tuna.
BTRP sits within NOAA's broader mission of protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. That means proposals are expected to do more than produce standalone academic findings; they should help fill priority information gaps that directly affect stock assessment, monitoring, and management strategies for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. The opportunity is positioned as a way to advance research objectives that managers and scientists need in order to make more reliable, defensible decisions about the fishery, especially where better data could reduce uncertainty.
This particular solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS SE 2015 2004138) was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals an expectation of meaningful involvement from the federal partner during the project period (for example, coordination on methods, data sharing, or other forms of programmatic collaboration). The funding activity area is listed under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development. NOAA anticipated making about five awards under this competition, with an estimated total program funding level of $600,000. Individual awards could be as large as $125,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility was broad on the U.S. side. Applicants could include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible to apply, and foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations were excluded. The exclusion reflects the program's stated intent to optimize research and development benefits tied to U.S. marine fishery resources and U.S. fishery interests.
Key dates for the opportunity were a posting date of June 10, 2014, with an application deadline of September 2, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on October 2, 2014. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Dax Ruiz in the State/Federal Liaison Branch (phone 727-824-5324).
Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) - FAQs
What is the Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP)?
The Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) discretionary funding opportunity that supports applied research focused on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna. A central goal of the program is to strengthen collaboration among the communities involved in bluefin tuna science and fisheries.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is intended to fund work that improves how NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities and other research institutions, and U.S. fishing interests (both recreational and commercial) share data, design studies, and translate research results into better science-based management decisions for Atlantic bluefin tuna.
What types of projects does BTRP emphasize?
BTRP emphasizes applied projects that bring together multiple partners involved in bluefin tuna science and fisheries. Proposals are expected to address priority information gaps that directly affect stock assessment, monitoring, and management strategies for Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean.
Does NOAA expect projects to be purely academic research?
No. The opportunity is positioned to advance research objectives needed by managers and scientists for more reliable, defensible fishery decisions. Proposals are expected to do more than produce standalone academic findings; they should help fill priority information gaps tied to assessment, monitoring, or management needs.
How does BTRP relate to NOAA's broader mission?
BTRP sits within NOAA's mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. This framing signals an expectation that funded projects support practical decision-making and management outcomes for Atlantic bluefin tuna.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NOAA NMFS SE 2015 2004138.
What type of award was used for this solicitation?
This solicitation was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for applicants?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates meaningful involvement from the federal partner during the project period. Examples mentioned include coordination on methods, data sharing, or other forms of programmatic collaboration.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is listed under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making about five awards under this competition.
What was the estimated total funding available under the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $600,000.
What was the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $125,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments within the United States.
Were federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible to apply.
Were foreign or international entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations were excluded.
Why were foreign or international entities excluded?
The exclusion was tied to the program's stated intent to optimize research and development benefits related to U.S. marine fishery resources and U.S. fishery interests.
What species and region does this program focus on?
The program focuses on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna and research and management needs for Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean.
What kinds of partnerships does the program encourage?
The program emphasizes collaboration among NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities and other research institutions, and U.S. fishing interests from both the recreational and commercial sectors.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was June 10, 2014. The application deadline was September 2, 2014. The opportunity was archived on October 2, 2014.
Who was the point of contact for applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Dax Ruiz in the State/Federal Liaison Branch. Phone: 727-824-5324.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the provided dates, the solicitation had a September 2, 2014 application deadline and was archived on October 2, 2014.
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