Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004376
Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2015 2004376
- 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 "Fisheries International Cooperation and Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2015 and posted on Mar 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, individuals, and state, local and Indian Tribal governments. If the applicant is a university that has a NOAA Joint or Cooperative Institute (CI), the institution is encouraged to submit an application that will be associated with the CI. The application must specify the name of the CI, its most recent award number, and the NOAA approved research theme applicable to the work to be performed in the project narrative. The application must use the facilities and administrative rate (FA or Indirect Cost Rate) associated with most recent CI award. If the application is selected for funding, NMFS will notify the university that a separate competitive award will be issued with its own award number. However, the competitive award will include a Special Award Condition (SAC) that evidences the link between it and the CI award. The SAC will provide (1) that the university has submitted the proposal to be associated with the CI (2) that any existing University/NOAA MOA will be incorporated by reference into the terms of the competitive award, and (3) that any progress report(s) for the competitive award must follow the timetable of and be submitted by the CI directly to the funding program. Copies of these progress reports will be attached to the CIs performance report as an appendix.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fisheries International Cooperation and Assistance Program (FICAP) FY 2015 funding opportunity is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), specifically the Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection (IASI). The announcement is designed to solicit applications for special projects that support IASI's strategic plan and mission goals, with an emphasis on work that strengthens international fisheries cooperation and related seafood inspection priorities. A key point of the notice is that it is meant to support research, education, policy development, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that may not fit within NMFS's other standard competitive discretionary programs, making it a flexible mechanism for targeted or emerging needs tied to international fisheries and seafood issues.
Funding availability is explicitly contingent on Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations, and the agency makes clear that, at the time of posting, funds had not yet been appropriated for the activities described. The announcement also states that publishing the notice does not obligate IASI to review any application, make any awards, or commit any funds, which is a standard but important caveat for applicants planning timelines or relying on the opportunity for future work.
From a funding standpoint, NOAA estimated a total program amount of $1,750,000 with approximately 20 expected awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $10,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the burden on applicants and can make participation more feasible for smaller organizations or partners that might not be able to provide non-federal match.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments. The announcement includes a specific note for universities that host a NOAA Joint or Cooperative Institute (CI): those institutions are encouraged to submit applications that are formally associated with their CI. In that case, the proposal must identify the CI, provide the most recent CI award number, and cite the NOAA-approved research theme relevant to the proposed work. The applicant must also use the facilities and administrative (indirect cost) rate tied to the most recent CI award. If selected, NMFS would issue the project as a separate competitive award with its own award number, but it would include a Special Award Condition documenting the link to the CI and aligning progress reporting with the CI reporting timetable, with reports submitted through the CI and appended to the CI performance report.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted March 25, 2015, with an application closing date of May 25, 2015, and it was archived June 24, 2015. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number listed is 11.463, and the funding activity categories include environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the program's applied and policy-relevant focus. For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice lists a point of contact at NMFS: Christopher Rogers (phone 301-427-8375, email Christopher.Rogers@noaa.gov), located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Fisheries International Cooperation and Assistance Program (FICAP) FY 2015 - FAQs
What is the FICAP FY 2015 funding opportunity?
FICAP (Fisheries International Cooperation and Assistance Program) FY 2015 is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunity. It was announced to solicit applications for special projects that support NOAA NMFS IASI strategic plan and mission goals, with an emphasis on strengthening international fisheries cooperation and related seafood inspection priorities.
Which agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), specifically the Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection (IASI).
What types of projects is this announcement looking to fund?
The announcement is designed to support special projects aligned with IASI priorities. Examples of allowable project types mentioned include research, education, policy development, outreach, innovative projects, and sponsorships, particularly where the work may not fit within NMFS's other standard competitive discretionary programs.
How is this opportunity different from NMFS's standard competitive programs?
This notice highlights flexibility: it is intended to fund targeted or emerging needs tied to international fisheries and seafood issues, including projects that may not fit within other NMFS standard competitive discretionary programs.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. Funding availability is explicitly contingent on Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations. At the time the notice was posted, the funds had not yet been appropriated for the described activities.
Does publishing the notice require NOAA/NMFS/IASI to make awards?
No. The notice states that publishing it does not obligate IASI to review any application, make any awards, or commit any funds.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
NOAA estimated a total program amount of $1,750,000.
How many awards were expected?
Approximately 20 awards were expected.
What is the anticipated award size range?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $10,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments.
Can international or foreign entities apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes international or foreign organizations or governments and organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments.
Can for-profit (commercial) organizations apply?
Yes. Commercial (for-profit) organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligibility list.
Are Tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments are included, along with state and local governments.
What should universities with a NOAA Joint or Cooperative Institute (CI) know?
The announcement includes a specific note that universities hosting a NOAA Joint or Cooperative Institute (CI) are encouraged to submit applications that are formally associated with their CI.
What information must a CI-associated proposal include?
If the application is formally associated with a NOAA CI, the proposal must identify the CI, provide the most recent CI award number, and cite the NOAA-approved research theme relevant to the proposed work.
Which indirect cost rate applies for CI-associated proposals?
The applicant must use the facilities and administrative (indirect cost) rate tied to the most recent CI award.
If selected, is a CI-associated project funded under the CI award or separately?
If selected, NMFS would issue the project as a separate competitive award with its own award number, but it would include a Special Award Condition documenting the link to the CI.
How would reporting work for CI-associated awards?
The award would align progress reporting with the CI reporting timetable, with reports submitted through the CI and appended to the CI performance report.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted March 25, 2015, and the application closing date was May 25, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived June 24, 2015.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.463.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories include environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
Who can I contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Christopher Rogers as the point of contact at NMFS. Phone: 301-427-8375. Email: Christopher.Rogers@noaa.gov. Location: Silver Spring, Maryland.
What general mission emphasis is highlighted in the announcement?
The notice emphasizes projects that strengthen international fisheries cooperation and address related seafood inspection priorities, in support of IASI strategic plan and mission goals.
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