Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004421
Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004421
- 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 "BREP2015" 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 Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Individuals Special district governments State governments.
- Others includes foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
BREP2015 is a FY2015 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP). The program is centered on practical, engineering-focused research and development that reduces bycatch and the impacts of bycatch in U.S. fisheries. In this context, "bycatch" is broadly framed to include unintentionally caught fish and sensitive marine organisms such as sponges, deep-sea corals, and shallow (tropical) corals, as well as protected species like marine mammals, sturgeon, seabirds, and sea turtles. A major emphasis is not only preventing bycatch in the first place, but also lowering mortality and injury when bycatch does occur, including improving post-release survival.
The core expectation is that funded projects produce usable outcomes that can directly inform or support management needs for federally managed living marine resources. In other words, this is not purely academic research for its own sake; proposals are expected to lead to deployable gear modifications, tested fishing practice changes, or other applied solutions that managers and fisheries can realistically adopt. The announcement notes that projects should address bycatch research priorities described in the Program Priority Section (identified as I.B.1 through I.B.4 in the full notice), indicating that proposals needed to align with defined NMFS priorities for that funding year.
Awards were to be made through cooperative agreements, which typically means NMFS anticipated substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or collaboration rather than a hands-off grant). NMFS anticipated a total of about $2,500,000 available in FY2015 for this competition, with an expected 15 awards. Individual award sizes were set with a floor of $50,000 and a ceiling of $250,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, reducing the barrier for organizations that may not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of applicants: private and public institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); local governments (city/township and county), special district governments, and state governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and individuals. The announcement also explicitly included "others" as eligible, clarifying that this category covered foreign governments, entities under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations. This wide eligibility suggests the program was designed to attract both research-capable institutions and on-the-water innovators, including gear technologists and industry partners, so long as the work addressed the program priorities and could translate to management-relevant results.
Administratively, the opportunity number was NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004421, and the CFDA listing was 11.472 (Unallied Science Program). The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2015, with an application deadline of May 28, 2015, and it was later archived on June 27, 2015. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Derek Orner, National Bycatch Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, located at 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
BREP2015 (National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program) FAQ
What is BREP2015?
BREP2015 is a FY2015 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP).
What is the main purpose of the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP)?
The program supports practical, engineering-focused research and development intended to reduce bycatch and reduce the impacts of bycatch in U.S. fisheries.
How does this opportunity define "bycatch"?
In this opportunity, "bycatch" is defined broadly. It includes unintentionally caught fish as well as sensitive marine organisms such as sponges, deep-sea corals, and shallow (tropical) corals. It also includes protected species such as marine mammals, sturgeon, seabirds, and sea turtles.
Does the program focus only on preventing bycatch?
No. A major emphasis is preventing bycatch, but the program also emphasizes reducing mortality and injury when bycatch occurs, including improving post-release survival.
What kinds of project outcomes are expected?
Projects are expected to produce usable outcomes that can directly inform or support management needs for federally managed living marine resources. The opportunity emphasizes that projects should lead to applied solutions that can realistically be adopted, such as deployable gear modifications, tested changes in fishing practices, or other practical bycatch-reduction approaches.
Is this funding intended for purely academic research?
No. The opportunity states that this is not purely academic research for its own sake. Proposals were expected to produce management-relevant and adoptable results.
Do proposals need to align with specific NMFS priorities?
Yes. The announcement notes that projects should address bycatch research priorities described in the Program Priority Section, identified in the full notice as items I.B.1 through I.B.4, meaning proposals needed to align with NMFS priorities for that funding year.
What type of award instrument was used?
Awards were to be made through cooperative agreements.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this opportunity?
The notice indicates NMFS anticipated substantial involvement during the project period. This could include coordination, technical input, or collaboration rather than a fully hands-off award.
How much total funding was anticipated for BREP2015?
NMFS anticipated approximately $2,500,000 available in FY2015 for this competition.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected about 15 awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual award amounts had a minimum (floor) of $50,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $250,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: private and public institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); local governments (city/township and county), special district governments, and state governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and individuals.
Are foreign or international applicants included in eligibility?
Yes. The announcement explicitly included an "others" category that covered foreign governments, entities under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations.
What is the opportunity number for BREP2015?
The opportunity number is NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004421.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 11.472 (Unallied Science Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 28, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 27, 2015.
Who is the contact person for assistance with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Derek Orner, National Bycatch Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries.
What is the mailing address provided for the contact?
1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
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