Opportunity Information: Apply for NOS OCRM 2009 2001603
Apply for NOS OCRM 2009 2001603
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the disaster prevention and relief environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coral Reef NGO Partnership" 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 Jan 5, 2009 and posted on Jan 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 2009 Partnership applications for funding in 2009 must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on February 27, 2009. PLEASE NOTE It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days to validate or reject the application. Please keep this in mind in developing your submission timeline. Hard copy applications must be received at the Coral Conservation Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management 1305 east West Highway, 11th floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 no later that 5 p.m. EST on February 27, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to non profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coral Reef NGO Partnership opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOS OCRM 2009 2001603) is a NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) competitive grant/cooperative agreement aimed at forming a multi-year partnership with a qualified nonprofit, nongovernmental organization to advance coral reef conservation. The program is designed to support coral reef management efforts in U.S. waters and associated jurisdictions, with work expected to have both national and international reach. Rather than funding a single stand-alone project, NOAA is looking for an organization that can serve as a strategic partner over multiple years, bringing demonstrated expertise, credibility, and operational capacity to help deliver coral reef conservation outcomes aligned with CRCP priorities and the Coral Reef Conservation Act.
Awards under this notice are to be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA anticipates substantial involvement in shaping, coordinating, and overseeing the partnership activities during the award period. The partnership term can be up to four years, and applicants are required to propose a general four-year work program along with a more detailed work plan and budget specifically for the first year of funding (FY 2009). In other words, NOAA wants applicants to show both a long-range roadmap and an immediately actionable first-year plan that can be implemented once the award starts.
Funding is expected to begin at up to $600,000 for FY 2009 under Section 6403 of the Coral Reef Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.). For the following three years, NOAA indicates that annual federal funding could increase to as much as $1,000,000 per year, but those later-year amounts are not guaranteed. Any continued or increased support depends on future Congressional appropriations, demonstrated partnership performance and success, and CRCP priorities in each year. This structure signals that NOAA is interested in a relationship that proves its value over time and can scale if results and federal budgets allow.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, specifically NGOs with 501(c)(3) status and relevant experience supporting coral reef management. The emphasis is on organizations that already have a strong track record in coral reef conservation and can operate effectively across multiple geographies or program areas tied to U.S. coral reef interests. The opportunity falls under CFDA 11.419 (Coastal Zone Management Administration) and is categorized under subject areas that include environment, natural resources, science and technology, research and development, and disaster prevention and relief, reflecting the broad mix of conservation, management, resilience, and applied science activities commonly associated with coral reef programs.
A key requirement is cost sharing. The CRCP requires a minimum 1:1 match of NOAA cash contributions over the life of the partnership, and NOAA will prioritize applicants that can provide cash match specifically for project implementation. Practically, this means the applicant should be prepared not only to contribute resources, but to demonstrate real, trackable, preferably cash-based matching funds that directly support on-the-ground or programmatic work, not just in-kind contributions. Competitive applicants would typically be expected to show credible fundraising capacity, diversified funding sources, and a clear plan for sustaining match commitments across the multi-year term.
Applications for FY 2009 funding were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 27, 2009, and had to be received and validated through Grants.gov by that deadline. Because Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days, applicants were instructed to submit early to avoid disqualification due to processing delays. A hard-copy submission option was also listed, requiring delivery by the same deadline to NOAA’s Coral Conservation Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, at 1305 East West Highway, 11th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910. NOAA’s notice indicates that the full announcement contains the detailed partnership vision, desired partner qualities, and the evaluation criteria that would be used to score and select proposals.
For practical questions, the notice points applicants to Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, particularly for difficulties accessing the full announcement or application download issues. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as NOAA seeking a high-capacity nonprofit partner to co-deliver coral reef conservation work over several years, with shared investment through required matching funds and the expectation of measurable performance that can justify continued annual support.
Coral Reef NGO Partnership (NOS OCRM 2009 2001603) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Coral Reef NGO Partnership opportunity?
It is a NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) competitive grant/cooperative agreement intended to establish a multi-year partnership with a qualified nonprofit, nongovernmental organization (NGO) to advance coral reef conservation outcomes aligned with CRCP priorities and the Coral Reef Conservation Act.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOS OCRM 2009 2001603.
Is NOAA funding a single project, or something broader?
NOAA is not seeking to fund a single stand-alone project. The notice is designed to select an organization that can serve as a strategic partner over multiple years, with a partnership approach that can deliver coral reef conservation outcomes over time.
What type of award will NOAA make under this opportunity?
Awards are expected to be made as a cooperative agreement. This indicates NOAA anticipates substantial involvement in shaping, coordinating, and overseeing partnership activities during the award period.
How long can the partnership last?
The partnership term can be up to four years.
What work plan materials are applicants required to propose?
Applicants are required to submit (1) a general four-year work program (a long-range roadmap for the partnership) and (2) a more detailed work plan and budget for the first year of funding (FY 2009), suitable for implementation once the award starts.
How much funding is available in FY 2009?
Funding is expected to begin at up to $600,000 for FY 2009 under Section 6403 of the Coral Reef Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.).
Can funding increase in later years?
For the following three years, NOAA indicates annual federal funding could increase to as much as $1,000,000 per year. These later-year amounts are not guaranteed and depend on future Congressional appropriations, partnership performance and success, and CRCP priorities each year.
What conditions affect continued funding beyond the first year?
Continued or increased support depends on future Congressional appropriations, demonstrated partnership performance and success, and CRCP priorities in each year.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, specifically NGOs with 501(c)(3) status and relevant experience supporting coral reef management.
What kinds of organizational capabilities is NOAA looking for?
The notice emphasizes organizations with demonstrated expertise, credibility, and operational capacity to help deliver coral reef conservation outcomes. It also suggests the partner should be able to operate effectively across multiple geographies or program areas tied to U.S. coral reef interests.
Where is the work expected to have impact?
The program is designed to support coral reef management efforts in U.S. waters and associated jurisdictions, with work expected to have both national and international reach.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 11.419 (Coastal Zone Management Administration).
What subject areas does this opportunity cover?
It is categorized under subject areas including environment, natural resources, science and technology, research and development, and disaster prevention and relief.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The CRCP requires a minimum 1:1 match of NOAA cash contributions over the life of the partnership.
What type of match does NOAA prioritize?
NOAA will prioritize applicants that can provide cash match specifically for project implementation.
Does the notice indicate any expectations about match planning?
Based on the notice description, competitive applicants would be expected to demonstrate credible fundraising capacity, diversified funding sources, and a clear plan for sustaining match commitments across the multi-year term.
What was the application deadline for FY 2009 funding?
Applications for FY 2009 funding were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 27, 2009.
How did applications need to be submitted?
Applications had to be received and validated through Grants.gov by the deadline. A hard-copy submission option was also listed, requiring delivery by the same deadline to NOAA’s Coral Conservation Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
Why did NOAA advise submitting early through Grants.gov?
Because Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days, applicants were instructed to submit early to avoid disqualification due to processing delays.
What is the hard-copy delivery address listed in the notice?
NOAA’s Coral Conservation Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, 1305 East West Highway, 11th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Where can applicants find evaluation criteria and the detailed partnership vision?
NOAA indicates the full announcement contains details on the partnership vision, desired partner qualities, and the evaluation criteria used to score and select proposals.
Who is the point of contact for practical questions or access issues?
The notice points applicants to Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, particularly for difficulties accessing the full announcement or application download issues.
What is the core purpose of this partnership approach?
The opportunity is framed as NOAA seeking a high-capacity nonprofit partner to co-deliver coral reef conservation work over several years, with shared investment through required matching funds and an expectation of measurable performance that can justify continued annual support.
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