Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA SEC OED 2011 2002684
Apply for NOAA SEC OED 2011 2002684
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Financial Assistance to Establish five NOAA Cooperative Science Centers at Minority Serving Institutions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.481 Educational Partnership Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2010. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For the purpose of this program Minority Serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, as identified on the 2007 United States Department of Education, Accredited Postsecondary Minority Institution list (http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite minorityinst.html and http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite minorityinst list tab.html) are eligible to apply. A proposed centers principal academic institution must be an accredited MSI with a PhD degree granting program in a STEM field that supports NOAAs mission. Applications will not be accepted from non profit organizations (except organizations that are classified as Institutions of Higher Education), foundations (except foundations that represent Institutions of Higher Education), auxiliary services or any other entity submitted on behalf of MSIs. Private and/or public sector and community college partnerships are encouraged. Partnerships with community colleges may be considered as a mechanism to build the undergraduate pipeline of four year academic institutions. A Cooperative Science Center may partner with one or more institutions that have demonstrated education and research performance in NOAA related sciences. While the center will be established at an MSI, consortia with non minority serving institutions partners will not be restricted. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a consortium of institutions, the consortium must propose a governance structure that includes a single director and one award. Where multi institutional applications between majority and MSIs are submitted, no less than eighty percent (80) of the total funds shall be awarded to the MSI(s). The MSI lead cannot issue sub awards for more than twenty percent (20) of the total project costs to majority institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Office of Education (OEd) and its Educational Partnership Program (EPP) with Minority Serving Institutions, funds the creation of five NOAA Cooperative Science Centers (CSCs) at eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The central idea is to build long-term, collaborative centers that connect MSIs with NOAA Line Offices so that education, workforce development, and research are tightly aligned with NOAA's mission to understand and predict environmental change and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources in support of the nation's economic, social, and environmental needs.
The CSCs are expected to carry out both education and research activities that directly support NOAA priorities, especially in areas involving oceans, coasts, the Great Lakes, weather, and climate. A major emphasis is training students in NOAA-relevant STEM fields, with the explicit goal of increasing both the number and diversity of people prepared for careers in NOAA and the broader national STEM workforce. While STEM is the focus, the program also recognizes the value of related disciplines that contribute to NOAA's mission, including economics and other social sciences, when they connect meaningfully to environmental and resource challenges.
A second core purpose is collaborative research conducted alongside NOAA scientists and engineers. Applicants are expected to propose research agendas that improve understanding of environmental change and its significance, while also providing hands-on training opportunities for students. At the same time, the centers are meant to strengthen institutional capacity and sustainability at participating schools. That includes building durable academic pipelines, maintaining any newly created curricula, and upgrading research facilities and capabilities so that MSI partners can continue NOAA-aligned education and research beyond the award period. The broader EPP framework also stresses partnerships across academia, the private sector, and state, tribal, and local agencies to expand environmental literacy and strengthen practical, applied connections.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement or grant under CFDA 11.481 (Educational Partnership Program). NOAA anticipated making five awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $15,000,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000 per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity. The opportunity was posted July 20, 2010, with an application deadline of November 15, 2010 (original and current closing date listed the same), and an archive date of December 15, 2010.
Eligibility is limited to accredited postsecondary MSIs recognized on the U.S. Department of Education's accredited postsecondary minority institution list (2007 list referenced), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. The lead or principal academic institution for a proposed center must be an accredited MSI that grants PhD degrees in a STEM field supporting NOAA's mission. Applications are not accepted from non-profit organizations that are not institutions of higher education, nor from foundations or auxiliary service entities submitting on behalf of MSIs. Partnerships are strongly encouraged, including with the private or public sector and with community colleges, particularly as a strategy to strengthen the undergraduate pipeline into four-year and graduate STEM programs.
The program allows centers to be structured as multi-institution partnerships, including consortia with non-MSI (majority) institutions, but it places clear limits to ensure MSI benefit and leadership. If a consortium is funded, it must propose a governance model with a single director and a single award. Where applications involve both majority institutions and MSIs, at least 80 percent of total funds must go to the MSI(s). The MSI lead institution may not subaward more than 20 percent of total project costs to majority institutions, reinforcing that the center's core capacity building and resources remain anchored at MSI partners.
Applicants are directed to follow both the Federal Register Notice and the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement, with supporting materials available through NOAA EPP resources. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NOAA SEC OED 2011 2002684, titled "Financial Assistance to Establish five NOAA Cooperative Science Centers at Minority Serving Institutions." For access issues related to downloading the application materials, a contact is provided (Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for application download issues only).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of Commerce award administered by NOAA's Office of Education (OEd) under the Educational Partnership Program (EPP) with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). It funds the establishment of five NOAA Cooperative Science Centers (CSCs) at eligible MSIs to align education, workforce development, and research with NOAA's mission.
What is the purpose of creating NOAA Cooperative Science Centers (CSCs)?
The central purpose is to build long-term, collaborative centers that connect MSIs with NOAA Line Offices so that NOAA-aligned education and workforce development are tightly integrated with applied research supporting NOAA priorities (environmental change, and coastal and marine resource conservation and management).
How many awards does NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making five awards to establish five CSCs.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding pool is $15,000,000.
What is the maximum amount available per award?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000 per award.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement or grant under CFDA 11.481 (Educational Partnership Program).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What kinds of activities are CSCs expected to carry out?
Centers are expected to conduct both education and research activities that directly support NOAA priorities, especially in areas involving oceans, coasts, the Great Lakes, weather, and climate. Activities should also strengthen institutional capacity and sustainability at participating schools.
What is the emphasis on education and workforce development?
A major emphasis is training students in NOAA-relevant STEM fields, with the explicit goal of increasing both the number and diversity of people prepared for careers in NOAA and the broader national STEM workforce.
Are fields outside STEM allowed?
Yes. While STEM is the focus, the program recognizes the value of related disciplines that contribute to NOAA's mission, including economics and other social sciences, when they meaningfully connect to environmental and resource challenges.
What is expected on the research side of a CSC?
Applicants are expected to propose collaborative research conducted alongside NOAA scientists and engineers. The research should improve understanding of environmental change and its significance, and it should provide hands-on training opportunities for students.
What does "institutional capacity and sustainability" mean in this program?
It includes building durable academic pipelines, maintaining any newly created curricula, and upgrading research facilities and capabilities so MSI partners can continue NOAA-aligned education and research beyond the award period.
Are partnerships required or encouraged?
Partnerships are strongly encouraged across academia, the private sector, and state, tribal, and local agencies. Partnerships with community colleges are particularly encouraged as a way to strengthen the undergraduate pipeline into four-year and graduate STEM programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited postsecondary MSIs recognized on the U.S. Department of Education's accredited postsecondary minority institution list (the 2007 list is referenced). Eligible MSI categories include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
What are the requirements for the lead (principal) institution?
The lead or principal academic institution for a proposed center must be an accredited MSI that grants PhD degrees in a STEM field supporting NOAA's mission.
Can a non-MSI institution be the lead applicant?
No. The lead institution must be an eligible MSI and must meet the PhD-granting requirement described in the opportunity.
Can non-profit organizations apply?
No. Applications are not accepted from non-profit organizations that are not institutions of higher education.
Can foundations or auxiliary service entities apply on behalf of an MSI?
No. Foundations or auxiliary service entities are not eligible to submit applications on behalf of MSIs.
Can the CSC be a consortium or multi-institution partnership?
Yes. Centers may be structured as multi-institution partnerships, including consortia that include non-MSI (majority) institutions, provided MSI benefit and leadership are maintained.
If a consortium is funded, how must it be managed?
If a consortium is funded, it must propose a governance model with a single director and a single award.
Are there funding distribution rules when majority institutions are involved?
Yes. Where applications involve both majority institutions and MSIs, at least 80 percent of total funds must go to the MSI(s).
How much can the MSI lead institution subaward to majority institutions?
The MSI lead institution may not subaward more than 20 percent of total project costs to majority institutions.
What NOAA mission areas should proposals align with?
Proposals should align with NOAA priorities tied to understanding and predicting environmental change and conserving and managing coastal and marine resources. The opportunity highlights focus areas involving oceans, coasts, the Great Lakes, weather, and climate.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA SEC OED 2011 2002684, titled "Financial Assistance to Establish five NOAA Cooperative Science Centers at Minority Serving Institutions."
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 11.481 (Educational Partnership Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 15, 2010 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is December 15, 2010.
What guidance should applicants follow when preparing an application?
Applicants are directed to follow both the Federal Register Notice and the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement. Supporting materials are also available through NOAA EPP resources.
Who should be contacted for problems downloading application materials?
For access issues related to downloading the application materials (only), the opportunity lists Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as the contact.
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