Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR OER 2011 2002641
Apply for NOAA OAR OER 2011 2002641
- 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 "Fiscal Year 2011 Small Grants for Marine Archaeological Exploration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.011 Ocean Exploration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 12, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education other nonprofits commercial organizations state, local and Indian tribal governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2011 Small Grants for Marine Archaeological Exploration opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR OER 2011 2002641) was a NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) discretionary funding program, offered through the Department of Commerce, aimed at advancing NOAA's ocean exploration mission by helping researchers identify and evaluate significant, or potentially significant, maritime heritage sites. It introduced a small-grants model specifically meant to let investigators test the feasibility of ideas that could later grow into larger marine archaeology exploration projects. In practical terms, NOAA was looking for early-stage, exploratory work that could validate a concept, refine a target area, or demonstrate that a proposed approach had a real chance of locating and documenting maritime cultural resources such as shipwrecks or other underwater heritage sites.
A central emphasis of the program was novelty and opportunity. Proposals were expected to explore new ideas, take advantage of emerging circumstances (for example, recently available data or new technology), or pursue promising leads that could result in meaningful discoveries. The program was aligned with NOAA's Strategic Plan and specifically tied to the agency mission support goal focused on ecosystems: to protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. While the grant topic is maritime heritage, NOAA framed the work within broader stewardship of ocean and coastal resources, implying that projects should be designed in a way that supports responsible management, documentation, and understanding of underwater cultural resources as part of the marine environment.
Funding was relatively small and competitive. NOAA anticipated a total pool of about $100,000 for the announcement, with individual awards capped at $25,000 or less, and an expectation of around four awards. The opportunity listed the funding instruments as grants and cooperative agreements, and it carried no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers for applicants who might not have access to additional funds. The activity category was research and development in environment, natural resources, and science and technology, which signals that NOAA expected disciplined methods, clear work plans, and results that could inform subsequent research rather than purely educational or outreach-only efforts.
Eligibility was broad across sectors that commonly conduct marine research. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. This mix indicates NOAA was open to academic teams, museums and heritage nonprofits, private research and technology firms, and public agencies, as long as the proposed work matched the program's exploration and feasibility-testing purpose.
The application process required a two-step submission structure, and the pre-proposal was mandatory. Applicants had to submit pre-proposals to be considered, and only then proceed to full proposals under the program's process. NOAA directed applicants to the Ocean Explorer website to review current and past OER-funded activities, which suggests that proposals were expected to build on, complement, or clearly differentiate themselves from prior NOAA exploration investments. Application materials, including the required Pre-Proposal Application Form and the Proposal Cover Sheet, were made available through the OER office website at explore.noaa.gov.
Key dates show this was a time-limited 2010 posting for FY2011 funding: it was posted on July 20, 2010, with an application deadline of October 12, 2010, and it was archived on November 11, 2010. The CFDA number associated with the program was 11.011 (Ocean Exploration). For access issues related specifically to downloading application materials, the point of contact listed was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
FAQs: FY2011 Small Grants for Marine Archaeological Exploration (NOAA OER)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Fiscal Year 2011 Small Grants for Marine Archaeological Exploration opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR OER 2011 2002641) was a discretionary funding program run by NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) through the U.S. Department of Commerce. It was designed to advance NOAA's ocean exploration mission by helping researchers identify and evaluate significant, or potentially significant, maritime heritage sites.
What kind of projects was NOAA trying to support?
NOAA was looking for early-stage, exploratory marine archaeology work that could test feasibility. The intent was to help investigators validate an idea, refine a target area, or demonstrate that an approach had a credible chance of locating and documenting maritime cultural resources such as shipwrecks or other underwater heritage sites.
What does "small-grants model" mean in this program?
This opportunity introduced a small-grants approach meant to let investigators test and prove out concepts that could later grow into larger marine archaeology exploration projects. In other words, the funding was positioned as a step that could enable a future, larger effort if the feasibility work showed promise.
What was the program emphasizing in proposals?
A central emphasis was novelty and opportunity. Proposals were expected to explore new ideas, take advantage of emerging circumstances (such as newly available data or new technology), or pursue promising leads that could result in meaningful discoveries.
How did NOAA connect maritime heritage work to its broader mission?
While the topic was maritime heritage, NOAA framed the work within broader stewardship of ocean and coastal resources. The opportunity was aligned with NOAA's Strategic Plan and tied to a mission support goal focused on ecosystems: protecting, restoring, and managing the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. This implies projects should support responsible management, documentation, and understanding of underwater cultural resources as part of the marine environment.
How much funding was available in total?
NOAA anticipated a total funding pool of about $100,000 for the announcement.
What was the maximum award size?
Individual awards were capped at $25,000 or less.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make around four awards.
What funding instruments were used?
The opportunity listed grants and cooperative agreements as the funding instruments.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What activity type/category did this funding fall under?
The activity category was research and development in environment, natural resources, and science and technology. This signals an expectation for disciplined methods, clear work plans, and results that can inform subsequent research, rather than projects that are purely educational or outreach-only efforts.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations
- Commercial organizations
- State governments
- Local governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
What does the broad eligibility suggest about the types of applicants NOAA wanted?
The eligible applicant list indicates NOAA was open to academic teams, museums and heritage nonprofits, private research and technology firms, and public agencies, as long as the proposed work matched the program's exploration and feasibility-testing purpose.
Was there a required pre-proposal?
Yes. The application process required a two-step submission structure, and the pre-proposal was mandatory. Applicants had to submit pre-proposals to be considered, and only then proceed to full proposals under the program's process.
Where were applicants directed for background on NOAA OER-funded work?
Applicants were directed to the Ocean Explorer website to review current and past OER-funded activities. This suggests proposals were expected to build on, complement, or clearly differentiate themselves from prior NOAA exploration investments.
Where were the application materials made available?
Application materials, including the required Pre-Proposal Application Form and the Proposal Cover Sheet, were made available through the OER office website at explore.noaa.gov.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2010. The application deadline was October 12, 2010. It was archived on November 11, 2010.
What fiscal year did the opportunity support?
It was a Fiscal Year 2011 opportunity (FY2011), even though the posting and application timeline occurred in 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NOAA OAR OER 2011 2002641.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 11.011 (Ocean Exploration).
Who was the point of contact for access issues related to downloading application materials?
The listed point of contact for access issues specifically related to downloading application materials was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
What kinds of results was NOAA likely expecting from funded projects?
Based on the description, NOAA was aiming for feasibility-testing outcomes such as validated concepts, refined target areas, or demonstrated methods that show a real chance of locating and documenting maritime cultural resources. The emphasis on research and development suggests results should be useful for informing subsequent exploration or larger projects.
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