Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NCBO 2013 2003643
Apply for NOAA NMFS NCBO 2013 2003643
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2013 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.457 Chesapeake Bay Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 6, 2013 and posted on Feb 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Letters of Intent are due on March 5, 2013 Final proposals are due on April 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. The Department of Commerce/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. The NCBO encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2013 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science opportunity is a discretionary federal funding program run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA, specifically the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means NOAA expects to have a more active role during the life of the project than it would under a standard grant, often through coordination, data sharing, technical input, or alignment with agency priorities. The program sits under CFDA 11.457 (Chesapeake Bay Studies) and is focused on applied fisheries and habitat science that can directly support Chesapeake Bay management and restoration decisions.
NCBO is operating under a congressional mandate that centers on technical assistance in three practical areas: first, developing science-based management options that help restore and protect living resources (like fish and shellfish populations) and the habitats they depend on; second, monitoring and assessing the current condition and trends of those living resources and habitats; and third, evaluating whether management plans are actually working as intended once implemented. In other words, the agency is not just looking for academic research for its own sake. The emphasis is on science that can inform real-world choices, track outcomes, and improve accountability for restoration strategies already underway across the Bay watershed.
Project characteristics matter a lot in this competition. NCBO explicitly encourages proposals that are collaborative and interdisciplinary, meaning projects that bring together partners across institutions or sectors and combine multiple scientific perspectives (for example, fisheries biology with habitat mapping, modeling with field surveys, or ecology with socio-economic considerations when relevant). The notice also highlights leveraging other resources, which points to an interest in proposals that stretch federal dollars by connecting to existing monitoring programs, shared datasets, partner contributions, or complementary funding. Preference is given to projects with clear management applications, so strong proposals would typically spell out how results will be used by fisheries managers, restoration planners, or policy implementers, and what decisions the work will improve (such as harvest management, habitat protection priorities, stock assessments, restoration siting, or performance measurement).
Funding is relatively targeted and modest in size, with an estimated total program funding level of $400,000 and an expectation of about four awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000, and there is no stated minimum (award floor is listed as $0). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can lower barriers for applicants who might not have non-federal funds available, although proposals that demonstrate leveraged support may still be more competitive given the program preference.
The timeline is built around a two-step submission process. Letters of Intent are due March 5, 2013, and full proposals are due April 5, 2013. The opportunity was posted on February 6, 2013, and the archive date is May 5, 2013, which indicates the window for submission and review was concentrated in early spring of that year.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, foreign governments and entities under foreign jurisdiction, international organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice. NOAA also signals a strong interest in broadening participation from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas, and it encourages proposals involving those organizations. That encouragement typically reflects an agency priority to diversify who participates in federally funded science and to ensure benefits and capacity-building are not concentrated only in a narrow set of well-resourced institutions.
For applicants who need the full announcement or have trouble accessing it electronically, the listed point of contact is Peter Bergstrom at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, located at 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 107A, Annapolis, Maryland 21403, phone 410-267-5665.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Fiscal Year 2013 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science (NOAA NCBO)
What is the Fiscal Year 2013 Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Science opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, specifically the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO). The program supports applied fisheries and habitat science intended to inform Chesapeake Bay management and restoration decisions.
Which NOAA program or office is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by NOAA through the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO).
What type of award is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That generally means NOAA expects to have a more active role during the project than it would under a standard grant, often through coordination, data sharing, technical input, and/or alignment with agency priorities.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 11.457 (Chesapeake Bay Studies).
What is the overall focus of the funded work?
The focus is on applied fisheries and habitat science that can directly support Chesapeake Bay management and restoration decisions, rather than research done primarily for academic purposes.
What are the main technical assistance areas NCBO is working under?
NCBO highlights three practical areas: (1) developing science-based management options to restore and protect living resources (such as fish and shellfish populations) and their habitats, (2) monitoring and assessing the condition and trends of living resources and habitats, and (3) evaluating whether management plans are working as intended after implementation.
Does this program prioritize research with real-world management applications?
Yes. Preference is given to projects with clear management applications, including work that explains how results will be used by fisheries managers, restoration planners, or policy implementers and what specific decisions the work will improve.
What kinds of management decisions might this work support?
The notice indicates management-relevant outcomes such as improving harvest management, habitat protection priorities, stock assessments, restoration siting, and performance measurement for restoration strategies.
Are collaborative or interdisciplinary proposals encouraged?
Yes. NCBO explicitly encourages proposals that are collaborative and interdisciplinary, such as projects that bring together partners across institutions or sectors and integrate multiple scientific perspectives (for example, fisheries biology with habitat mapping, modeling with field surveys, or ecology with socio-economic considerations when relevant).
Does the opportunity value leveraging other resources?
Yes. The notice highlights leveraging other resources, suggesting interest in proposals that connect to existing monitoring programs, shared datasets, partner contributions, or complementary funding to stretch federal dollars.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total program funding level is $400,000.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about four awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount is $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum is stated; the award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds. However, the notice also indicates a preference for leveraging other resources, which can make proposals more competitive even when match is not required.
What are the key dates for applying?
The opportunity uses a two-step submission process: Letters of Intent are due March 5, 2013, and full proposals are due April 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
It was posted February 6, 2013. The archive date is May 5, 2013.
Is there a required two-step submission process?
Yes. The timeline is organized around submitting a Letter of Intent first and then submitting a full proposal by the later deadline.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, foreign governments and entities under foreign jurisdiction, international organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Are federal agencies eligible to receive funding under this notice?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice.
Does NOAA encourage participation by certain types of institutions?
Yes. NOAA signals a strong interest in broadening participation from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and institutions working in underserved areas, and it encourages proposals involving those organizations.
Who can applicants contact for the full announcement or if they cannot access it electronically?
The listed point of contact is Peter Bergstrom at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO).
What is the contact address and phone number for the listed point of contact?
Peter Bergstrom, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 107A, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Phone: 410-267-5665.
What does it mean that this program is discretionary federal funding?
It means the funding is awarded competitively through a federal program (rather than being automatically provided by formula). The notice describes it as a discretionary federal funding program run through NOAA and NCBO.
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