Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2018 2004993
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2018 2004993
- 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 2018 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $66,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2018 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is a competitive federal funding opportunity run through the Department of Commerce under NOAA Sea Grant. The program supports the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship, which places selected fellows in policy positions where marine, coastal, and Great Lakes science intersects with public decision-making. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary program and is funded through a cooperative agreement mechanism, reflecting that NOAA Sea Grant expects an active partnership role in administering and overseeing the fellowship rather than functioning as a simple pass-through grant.
For the 2018 fellowship class, Sea Grant projected support for at least 30 fellows in total. A portion of those placements may be in the Legislative Branch, but the notice indicates that Legislative assignments could be capped at 12 fellows, meaning the remainder would typically be placed in other qualifying host offices (commonly within the Executive Branch or other eligible policy settings, depending on the program structure and host availability). The funding level is set at $56,500 in federal support per award, with a built-in option for the host office to provide up to an additional $10,000 specifically for travel tied to host office duties. That creates a maximum possible total of $66,500 per fellow when travel supplementation is included.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized within Environment, Natural Resources, and Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 11.417. The official funding opportunity number is NOAA OAR SG 2018 2004993, and the opportunity was created on August 11, 2016. The original application closing date listed for this notice is March 31, 2017. While eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others," the notice points applicants to additional eligibility details in the full announcement text, implying that eligibility is not universal and is governed by specific program rules and definitions that must be checked in the complete notice.
In practical terms, the grant announcement is signaling three main things to prospective applicants and Sea Grant partners: first, that NOAA Sea Grant planned a cohort of roughly thirty-plus policy fellows for 2018; second, that fellowship funding is standardized with a clear base award and a controlled travel add-on option; and third, that the placements include, but may be limited within, the Legislative Branch. The overall aim is to build a pipeline of professionals who can operate effectively at the boundary between marine science and policy by supporting a year-long (or otherwise defined) fellowship experience in relevant government offices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Fiscal Year 2018 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
Which federal agency runs this funding opportunity?
It is run through the U.S. Department of Commerce under NOAA Sea Grant (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant).
What is the purpose of the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship?
The fellowship supports placements in policy positions where marine, coastal, and Great Lakes science intersects with public decision-making. The goal is to develop professionals who can work effectively at the boundary between science and policy in government and related policy settings.
What type of funding opportunity is this (mandatory or discretionary)?
The notice identifies this as a discretionary program.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism. That indicates NOAA Sea Grant expects to play an active partnership role in administering and overseeing the fellowship, rather than serving as a simple pass-through grantmaker.
How many fellows did Sea Grant project supporting for the 2018 fellowship class?
For the 2018 class, Sea Grant projected support for at least 30 fellows in total.
Are fellowship placements available in the Legislative Branch?
Yes. The notice indicates that a portion of placements may be in the Legislative Branch.
Is there a cap on how many fellows can be placed in the Legislative Branch?
Yes. The notice indicates Legislative assignments could be capped at 12 fellows.
If Legislative Branch placements are capped, where might the remaining fellows be placed?
The notice implies that fellows not placed in Legislative assignments would typically be placed in other qualifying host offices, commonly within the Executive Branch or other eligible policy settings, depending on program structure and host availability.
How much federal funding is provided per award?
The funding level is set at $56,500 in federal support per award.
Is there additional funding available beyond the base federal support?
Yes. The host office has an option to provide up to an additional $10,000 specifically for travel tied to host office duties.
What is the maximum possible total funding per fellow when travel supplementation is included?
When the optional travel supplementation is included, the maximum possible total is $66,500 per fellow ($56,500 base federal support plus up to $10,000 for travel provided by the host office).
What kinds of travel costs does the optional additional funding cover?
The notice specifies that the up to $10,000 add-on is for travel tied to host office duties.
What program categories is this opportunity associated with?
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized within Environment, Natural Resources, and Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.417.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The official funding opportunity number is NOAA OAR SG 2018 2004993.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 11, 2016.
What was the application closing date listed in the notice?
The original application closing date listed for this notice is March 31, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary information provided?
Eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others" in the notice.
Does "Others" mean anyone can apply?
No. The notice points applicants to additional eligibility details in the full announcement text, which implies eligibility is governed by specific program rules and definitions that must be reviewed in the complete notice.
What does this announcement signal to prospective applicants and Sea Grant partners?
The announcement highlights three practical points: (1) NOAA Sea Grant planned a cohort of roughly thirty-plus fellows for 2018; (2) funding is standardized with a base award and a controlled travel add-on option; and (3) placements include Legislative Branch roles but may be limited there.
What is the overall aim of the fellowship experience described in this notice?
The overall aim is to build a pipeline of professionals who can operate at the intersection of marine, coastal, and Great Lakes science and public policy by supporting a fellowship experience in relevant government offices.
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