Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2015 2004202
Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2015 2004202
- 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 "Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Fiscal Year 2015 National Competitive HAB Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean ResearchCoastal Ocean Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2014 and posted on Aug 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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 State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
This NOAA opportunity, issued by the National Ocean Service (NOS) through the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and its Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR), invited competitive research proposals focused on harmful algal blooms (HABs). The agency sought projects that improve scientific understanding of HAB ecology and oceanography, strengthen HAB monitoring and event response capabilities, and develop or evaluate strategies for HAB prevention, control, and mitigation. In practical terms, the announcement supported work that could explain why and when blooms occur, help detect and track blooms and their impacts in real time, and reduce risks to coastal ecosystems, public health, fisheries, and local economies.
The funding was contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2015 federal appropriations, with an anticipated project start date of September 1, 2015. NOAA expected to make awards lasting between 2 and 5 years, supporting multi-year research and implementation efforts rather than short pilot studies alone. For the first year of all HAB projects combined, NOAA anticipated up to $2,000,000 in total funding. The program projected making roughly 6 to 8 awards, with budgets typically ranging from about $100,000 to $600,000 per year per proposal, reflecting a mix of smaller focused studies and larger, more comprehensive efforts.
The opportunity was classified as a discretionary funding competition and anticipated using grants and/or cooperative agreements as the funding instruments. No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowered the barrier to entry for eligible applicants and allowed proposals to be judged primarily on merit and alignment with NOAA program goals. The relevant CFDA number listed was 11.478 (Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program), situating the competition within NOAA's broader coastal ocean science portfolio.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants encompassed state, local, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private universities, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s as well as certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits). This broad eligibility reflected the interdisciplinary nature of HAB challenges and the need for partnerships among academic researchers, government agencies, coastal managers, and technology or service providers.
Administratively, proposals were required to be submitted through Grants.gov, and the competition timeline ran from a posted date of August 19, 2014 to a closing date of December 15, 2014 (with an archive date of January 14, 2015). The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS NCCOS 2015 2004202, and the opportunity title was "Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Fiscal Year 2015 National Competitive HAB Programs." For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Quay Dortch, HAB Program Manager, reachable by phone at 301-713-3338 extension 157. Additional context on NCCOS/CSCOR and its mission was provided via NOAA's coastal science website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this NOAA funding opportunity about?
This opportunity invited competitive research proposals focused on harmful algal blooms (HABs). The goal was to support projects that improve scientific understanding of HAB ecology and oceanography, strengthen HAB monitoring and event response capabilities, and develop or evaluate strategies for HAB prevention, control, and mitigation.
Which NOAA offices issued the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the National Ocean Service (NOS) through the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and NCCOS's Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR).
What is the official opportunity title?
The opportunity title was "Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Fiscal Year 2015 National Competitive HAB Programs."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS NCCOS 2015 2004202.
What kinds of projects did NOAA want to fund?
NOAA sought projects that could (1) explain why and when harmful algal blooms occur, (2) help detect and track blooms and their impacts in real time, and (3) reduce risks to coastal ecosystems, public health, fisheries, and local economies by improving monitoring, response, and prevention/control/mitigation approaches.
Was the competition discretionary or mandatory?
This was a discretionary funding competition.
What funding instruments were expected to be used?
NOAA anticipated using grants and/or cooperative agreements as the funding instruments.
How much total funding was anticipated?
For the first year of all HAB projects combined, NOAA anticipated up to $2,000,000 in total funding.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA projected making roughly 6 to 8 awards.
What was the typical budget range per proposal?
Budgets were typically about $100,000 to $600,000 per year per proposal.
How long could projects last?
NOAA expected to make awards lasting between 2 and 5 years, supporting multi-year research and implementation efforts.
What was the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated project start date was September 1, 2015.
Was funding guaranteed?
No. The funding was contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2015 federal appropriations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA number listed was 11.478 (Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included state, local, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private universities, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits).
Could for-profit organizations and small businesses apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profits, were included in the eligible applicant types.
Could tribal governments or tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants included federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations.
How were proposals submitted?
Proposals were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posted date was August 19, 2014. The closing date was December 15, 2014. The archive date was January 14, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement could contact Quay Dortch, HAB Program Manager, at 301-713-3338 extension 157.
What outcomes was NOAA trying to support through this program?
In practical terms, NOAA aimed to fund work that improves understanding of HAB dynamics, enhances real-time detection and tracking of blooms and their impacts, strengthens monitoring and event response, and supports approaches that reduce harms to coastal ecosystems, public health, fisheries, and local economies.
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