Opportunity Information: Apply for NOS OCRM 2009 2001449
Apply for NOS OCRM 2009 2001449
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program FY 2009 Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 25, 2008 and posted on May 25, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only states and territories with Coastal Zone Management Programs or National Estuarine Research Reserves approved under the CZMA that have submitted a draft CELCP plan to NOAA on or before May 1, 2008, are eligible to participate in this funding competition. The eligible states and territories are Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The designated lead agency for implementing the CELCP in each state or territory is eligible to submit project for funding under this competition. A list of state lead agency contacts for the CELCP can be found at http://www.coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/land/media/ celcpstateleadcontacts.pdf. The states lead agency may solicit, and include in their application, project proposals from additional state agencies, or local governments as defined at 15 CFR 24.3, or entities eligible for assistance under section 306A(e) of the CZMA (16 U.S.C. 1455a(e)), provided that each has the authority to acquire and manage land for conservation purposes. Each state may submit up to three project proposals. The state will be responsible for ensuring that allocated funds are used for the purposes of and in a manner consistent with this program. Interested parties should contact the applicable states CELCP lead contact for additional details about the states project solicitation requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) FY 2009 Competition is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding opportunity run through the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) to support on-the-ground land conservation in coastal and estuarine areas. The main goal is to competitively fund projects that help conserve important coastal and estuarine lands, typically through acquisition or similar long-term protection actions that keep these areas from being lost to development or otherwise degraded. The opportunity is authorized under federal law at 16 U.S.C. 1456d, and awards are offered as grants and/or cooperative agreements depending on the project and federal involvement described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is limited and tied to program readiness. Only coastal states and U.S. territories that already have a NOAA-approved Coastal Zone Management Program or a NOAA-approved National Estuarine Research Reserve under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) can participate, and they also must have submitted a draft CELCP plan to NOAA on or before May 1, 2008. The competition lists the eligible jurisdictions explicitly: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Within each eligible state or territory, the designated CELCP lead agency is the entity that can submit applications. That lead agency can gather and bundle proposals from other eligible partners, including additional state agencies, local governments (as defined at 15 CFR 24.3), and other entities eligible under CZMA section 306A(e) (16 U.S.C. 1455a(e)), as long as those entities have the legal authority to acquire and manage land for conservation purposes. Even when multiple partners are involved, the state or territorial lead agency remains responsible for ensuring the federal funds are used correctly and in line with CELCP requirements.
The competition is discretionary and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal match consistent with the program rules in the full funding announcement and CELCP guidelines. Each eligible state or territory may submit up to three project proposals, which effectively makes this a two-step, state-led process in practice: interested local or partner organizations typically need to coordinate with their state CELCP lead early, follow that state lead agency's internal solicitation and selection process, and then have the state submit the final application package(s) to NOAA.
On the funding side, NOAA anticipated a substantial national pool for FY 2009, with an estimated total funding amount of $15,000,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000 per award. NOAA expected to make around 60 awards, although actual awards were contingent on the availability of FY 2009 federal appropriations. The program is associated with CFDA number 11.419 (Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards) and falls under broad activity categories including education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology-related research and development, reflecting that land conservation projects often include planning, stewardship, and related implementation components beyond simple purchase transactions.
Key dates and timing are clearly defined. The funding opportunity was posted May 25, 2008, and the application deadline was July 23, 2008 (with the archive date listed as August 22, 2008). NOAA anticipated that projects funded under this announcement would begin sometime between March 1, 2009 and October 1, 2009, giving awardees a window in which grant start dates could be set based on federal processing and project readiness. Because the awards are tied to annual appropriations, the announcement emphasizes that funding is not guaranteed until FY 2009 appropriations are available.
Administratively, applicants are expected to comply with all requirements contained in the full funding opportunity announcement, and the announcement points applicants to the CELCP final guidelines for plan and program requirements. For practical next steps, organizations interested in pursuing a project are directed to contact their state or territorial CELCP lead agency (NOAA provides a public list of lead contacts). For technical access issues with the announcement or forms, the listed point of contact is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, specifically for help if there are problems downloading application forms.
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) FY 2009 Competition - FAQs
What is the CELCP FY 2009 Competition?
The Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) FY 2009 Competition is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding opportunity administered through the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). It supports on-the-ground conservation of coastal and estuarine lands, generally by helping protect these areas from development or degradation through acquisition or other long-term protection approaches.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to competitively fund projects that conserve important coastal and estuarine lands. The emphasis is on long-term protection actions (often acquisition-related) that keep priority coastal and estuarine areas from being lost to development or otherwise degraded.
What types of awards does NOAA provide under this opportunity?
Awards may be made as grants and/or cooperative agreements. Which one applies depends on the project and the level of federal involvement described in the full announcement.
What is the legal authority for the program?
The opportunity is authorized under federal law at 16 U.S.C. 1456d.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to coastal states and U.S. territories that already have either (1) a NOAA-approved Coastal Zone Management Program or (2) a NOAA-approved National Estuarine Research Reserve under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). In addition, the state or territory must have submitted a draft CELCP plan to NOAA on or before May 1, 2008.
Which states and territories are listed as eligible for this competition?
The eligible jurisdictions listed are: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Who actually submits the application to NOAA?
Within each eligible state or territory, the designated CELCP lead agency is the entity that submits applications. While that lead agency may assemble and bundle project proposals from partners, the lead agency remains responsible for the final submission and for ensuring the federal funds are used properly and in line with CELCP requirements.
Can local governments or other organizations participate?
Yes. The state or territorial CELCP lead agency can include proposals from additional state agencies, local governments (as defined at 15 CFR 24.3), and other entities eligible under CZMA section 306A(e) (16 U.S.C. 1455a(e)). These participating entities must have legal authority to acquire and manage land for conservation purposes.
If multiple partners are involved, who is accountable to NOAA?
The state or territorial CELCP lead agency remains accountable. Even when proposals involve multiple partners, the lead agency is responsible for ensuring federal funds are used correctly and that CELCP requirements are met.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The competition includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to provide non-federal match consistent with the program rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement and CELCP guidelines.
How many proposals can each state or territory submit?
Each eligible state or territory may submit up to three project proposals under this competition.
What does the application process look like in practice for local or partner organizations?
In practice, this is typically a state-led process. Interested local governments or other partner organizations usually need to coordinate early with their state or territorial CELCP lead agency, follow that lead agency's internal solicitation and selection process, and then have the state submit the final application package(s) to NOAA.
How much funding was NOAA expecting to make available for FY 2009?
NOAA anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $15,000,000 for FY 2009, contingent on the availability of FY 2009 federal appropriations.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000 per award.
About how many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make around 60 awards, but actual award numbers depended on the availability of FY 2009 federal appropriations.
Is funding guaranteed once an application is submitted?
No. The announcement emphasizes that funding is contingent on the availability of FY 2009 appropriations, so funding is not guaranteed until appropriations are available.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.419 (Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards).
What activity categories are associated with this program?
The program is associated with broad activity categories including education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology-related research and development. This reflects that land conservation projects may include planning, stewardship, and related implementation components beyond simple purchase transactions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 25, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 23, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 22, 2008.
When were funded projects expected to begin?
NOAA anticipated that projects funded under this announcement would begin sometime between March 1, 2009 and October 1, 2009. This window allowed grant start dates to be set based on federal processing and project readiness.
What guidance documents or requirements should applicants follow?
Applicants are expected to comply with all requirements contained in the full funding opportunity announcement. The announcement also points applicants to the CELCP final guidelines for plan and program requirements.
Who should an organization contact if it wants to pursue a project?
Organizations interested in pursuing a project are directed to contact their state or territorial CELCP lead agency. NOAA provides a public list of lead contacts for this purpose.
Who can help with technical issues like downloading forms?
For problems downloading application forms or accessing the announcement or forms, the listed point of contact is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926.
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