Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003421
Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003421
- 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" 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 Jul 31, 2012 and posted on Jun 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2012. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 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 CRP is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources. 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 through the U.S. Department of Commerce that supports collaborative fisheries research in three regions: 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). The core purpose is to strengthen practical working relationships among NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities, and the U.S. fishing community, with an emphasis on bringing commercial and recreational fishermen directly into the research process. Projects funded under CRP are expected to involve fishermen in collecting foundational fisheries information that can feed into real management needs, including the development and evaluation of management and regulatory options. The opportunity is framed within NOAA's broader mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management, meaning projects should ultimately help improve understanding and stewardship of marine ecosystems while supporting sustainable fisheries.
This opportunity was a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally signals that the agency expects to have substantial involvement with recipients during the life of the project (for example, through coordination, technical input, or joint planning). The funding activity focus is environment, natural resources, and research and development, and it is tied to CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects). NOAA anticipated making about eight awards from an estimated total pool of $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a $25,000 floor up to a $300,000 ceiling. The announcement indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to bring non-federal matching funds to be eligible or competitive, although partnerships and in-kind contributions may still be relevant to project quality depending on the proposal.
Eligibility was intentionally broad to encourage diverse partnerships and real-world participation. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible to apply. The program also excluded foreign governments, organizations under foreign government jurisdiction, and international organizations because the solicitation emphasized maximizing research and development benefits tied to U.S. marine fishery resources. A key requirement was that proposals must incorporate active participation by commercial or recreational fishermen. If the applicant is not themselves a commercial or recreational fisherman, the project must include fishermen as partners, and the application must include a written agreement with a fisherman that spells out the fisherman's role in the project and the estimated dollar amount that will be paid as compensation for that involvement. This requirement highlights that CRP is not just about studying fisheries near fishing communities; it is about conducting research with fishermen as paid collaborators and information contributors.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the funding opportunity number was NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003421, with the opportunity posted on June 25, 2012, created on July 31, 2012, and closing on August 24, 2012 (with the original and current closing dates the same). The opportunity was later archived on September 23, 2012. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Michele Pollard (noted specifically for application download issues). Overall, CRP can be understood as a targeted NOAA program designed to fund applied, cooperative fisheries research that blends scientific approaches with on-the-water expertise, producing information intended to directly support fisheries management decisions across the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean regions.
Cooperative Research Program (CRP) - NOAA NMFS FAQs
What is the Cooperative Research Program (CRP)?
The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding opportunity offered through the U.S. Department of Commerce. It supports collaborative fisheries research intended to strengthen practical working relationships among NMFS scientists, state fishery agencies, universities, and the U.S. fishing community.
What is the main purpose of CRP funding?
The core purpose is to build and strengthen working relationships between fisheries scientists and the fishing community while generating fisheries information that can directly support real management needs. CRP-funded projects are expected to help inform fisheries management decisions, including the development and evaluation of management and regulatory options.
Which geographic regions does CRP cover?
CRP supports collaborative fisheries research in three regions:
- Gulf of Mexico: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas
- South Atlantic: Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
- Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
What types of activities or research are projects expected to support?
Projects are expected to involve fishermen in collecting foundational fisheries information that can feed into management needs. The opportunity emphasizes applied, cooperative fisheries research that blends scientific approaches with on-the-water expertise to produce information used for management and stewardship.
How does CRP connect to NOAA's broader mission?
The opportunity is framed within NOAA's mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. Projects should ultimately improve understanding and stewardship of marine ecosystems while supporting sustainable fisheries.
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the agency expects to have substantial involvement with recipients during the project period (such as coordination, technical input, or joint planning).
What funding category or focus area does CRP fall under?
The funding activity focus is environment, natural resources, and research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects).
How much total funding was anticipated, and how many awards were expected?
NOAA anticipated making about eight awards from an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $25,000 minimum (floor) up to a $300,000 maximum (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to bring non-federal matching funds to be eligible or competitive.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad to encourage diverse partnerships. Eligible applicants included:
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits
- Commercial organizations
- Individuals
- State governments
- Local governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Who was not eligible to apply?
The solicitation specified that the following were not eligible:
- Federal agencies and federal institutions
- Foreign governments
- Organizations under foreign government jurisdiction
- International organizations
The exclusion was tied to an emphasis on maximizing research and development benefits related to U.S. marine fishery resources.
Is participation by fishermen required?
Yes. A key requirement was that proposals must incorporate active participation by commercial or recreational fishermen.
If the applicant is not a fisherman, what is required to meet the fisherman participation requirement?
If the applicant is not themselves a commercial or recreational fisherman, the project must include fishermen as partners. The application must include a written agreement with a fisherman that describes:
- The fisherman's role in the project
- The estimated dollar amount that will be paid as compensation for the fisherman's involvement
Does CRP require fishermen to be compensated?
The program required that the written agreement include the estimated dollar amount to be paid to the fisherman as compensation for involvement, signaling that fishermen are treated as paid collaborators rather than informal advisors.
What does CRP emphasize about the role of fishermen in research?
CRP emphasizes conducting research with fishermen directly involved in the research process, particularly in collecting foundational fisheries information. The focus is not only on studying fisheries near fishing communities, but on partnering with fishermen as active information contributors.
What is the opportunity number for this funding announcement?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003421.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2012, created on July 31, 2012, and closed on August 24, 2012. The original and current closing dates were the same.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 23, 2012.
Who was listed as the contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact for application download issues was Michele Pollard.
What is the overall intent of CRP-funded research outputs?
CRP can be understood as a targeted NOAA program designed to fund applied, cooperative fisheries research that combines scientific methods with practical fishing expertise to produce information intended to directly support fisheries management decisions across the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean regions.
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