Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2016 2004511
Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2016 2004511
- 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 "Cooperative Research Program (CRP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.454 Unallied Management Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2015 and posted on Jun 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 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 $2,000,000.00 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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants who are not commercial or recreational fisherman must have commercial or recreational fishermen participating in their project. There must be a written agreement with a fisherman describing the involvement in the project activity and the estimated dollar amount to be provided to that fisherman in compensation for his involvement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce that supports collaborative fisheries research projects designed to strengthen working relationships between fisheries scientists and the fishing industry. The core purpose is to bring together NMFS researchers, state fishery agencies, universities, and both commercial and recreational fishermen to jointly collect and use the kind of foundational fisheries information that managers rely on when developing management measures and regulatory options. In practice, the program is built around the idea that many of the best data and observations come from fishermen who are on the water regularly, and that structured partnerships can improve data quality, trust, and the usefulness of research results for real-world decision-making.
Geographically, CRP focuses on U.S. marine regions where NMFS Southeast programs have major management responsibilities: the Gulf of Mexico (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas), the South Atlantic (Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia), and the Caribbean (U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico). Projects are expected to be relevant to fisheries and management needs in these areas, and to contribute to NOAA's broader mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. That mission framing signals that proposals should not only generate data, but also help support sustainable use and improved understanding of fisheries within the larger ecosystem context.
The award mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies more active involvement by the federal program than a standard grant. The opportunity was posted June 17, 2015, with an application deadline of September 4, 2015, and an archive date of October 4, 2015. NOAA anticipated making around eight awards under this competition, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (award floor) up to $250,000 (award ceiling). The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 11.454, identified in the notice as "Unallied Management Projects." The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers barriers for applicants that may not have non-federal cash available to meet match requirements.
Eligibility was intentionally broad and included many common organization types involved in fisheries research and applied science. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, county and local governments, special district governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, small businesses, and for-profit entities other than small businesses, along with other applicants as described in the full announcement. A key eligibility condition is designed to ensure genuine industry involvement: if the applicant is not themselves a commercial or recreational fisherman, the project must include commercial or recreational fishermen as participants. The application must also include a written agreement with a fisherman that explains the fisherman's role in the project and states the estimated dollar amount that will be paid to compensate the fisherman for that involvement. This requirement reinforces the program's emphasis on cooperative research that is not just about studying fisheries, but about conducting the work with fishermen as active partners.
Overall, CRP is best understood as a partnership-driven research funding program aimed at improving fisheries science and management by directly integrating fishermen into the research process, strengthening communication between researchers and the fishing community, and generating practical data that can inform management decisions across the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean regions. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed program contact was Dax Ruiz in the State/Federal Liaison Branch at (727) 824-5324.
Cooperative Research Program (CRP) - FAQs
What is the Cooperative Research Program (CRP)?
The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It supports collaborative fisheries research projects that strengthen working relationships between fisheries scientists and the fishing industry.
What is the main purpose of CRP funding?
The core purpose is to bring together NMFS researchers, state fishery agencies, universities, and commercial and recreational fishermen to jointly collect and use foundational fisheries information that fisheries managers rely on when developing management measures and regulatory options.
What types of partnerships does CRP encourage?
CRP is designed around structured partnerships among NMFS researchers, state agencies, universities, and fishermen. The program emphasizes that fishermen contribute valuable on-the-water data and observations, and that collaboration can improve data quality, trust, and the usefulness of results for real-world decision-making.
Which geographic areas are the focus of this CRP opportunity?
CRP focuses on U.S. marine regions where NMFS Southeast programs have major management responsibilities: the Gulf of Mexico (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas), the South Atlantic (Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia), and the Caribbean (U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico).
Do projects need to be tied to specific regional fisheries and management needs?
Yes. Projects are expected to be relevant to fisheries and management needs in the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and/or Caribbean areas described in the opportunity.
How does the program connect to NOAA's mission?
Projects are expected to contribute to NOAA's mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. The opportunity indicates that proposals should generate useful data and support sustainable use and improved understanding of fisheries in a broader ecosystem context.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NOAA expects more active federal involvement than with a standard grant.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2015. The application deadline was September 4, 2015. The archive date was October 4, 2015.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making around eight awards under this competition.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $2,000,000.
What were the minimum and maximum expected award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (award floor) to $250,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 11.454, identified in the notice as "Unallied Management Projects."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, county and local governments, special district governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, small businesses, for-profit entities other than small businesses, and other applicants as described in the full announcement.
Do projects have to include fishermen?
Yes, if the applicant is not themselves a commercial or recreational fisherman, the project must include commercial or recreational fishermen as participants.
What documentation is required regarding fisherman participation?
The application must include a written agreement with a fisherman that explains the fisherman's role in the project and states the estimated dollar amount that will be paid to compensate the fisherman for their involvement.
Why does the program require a written agreement with a fisherman?
The requirement is intended to ensure genuine industry involvement and reinforce the program's emphasis on cooperative research conducted with fishermen as active partners.
What kinds of outcomes is CRP trying to achieve?
CRP aims to improve fisheries science and management by integrating fishermen into the research process, strengthening communication between researchers and the fishing community, and producing practical data that can inform management decisions in the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean regions.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed program contact was Dax Ruiz in the State/Federal Liaison Branch at (727) 824-5324.
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