Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001496
Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001496
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative" 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 Jul 11, 2008 and posted on Jul 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non profits, industry and commercial (for profit) organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies are strongly encouraged to work with states, non governmental organizations, national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others that are eligible to apply. 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 under served areas. The ORI encourages proposals from or involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) is a NOAA grant program designed to speed up real, on-the-ground river restoration by funding locally driven projects that remove dams and other barriers that block fish and disrupt natural river processes. The main conservation goal is to improve habitat and connectivity for NOAA trust resources, with a particular focus on diadromous fish species (fish that move between freshwater and saltwater during their life cycle, such as river herring, American shad, Atlantic salmon, and eel in many regions). By targeting barrier removal, the program aims to reopen historic spawning and rearing habitat, improve water quality and sediment transport, and restore more natural flow and ecosystem function. NOAA also emphasizes that these projects should create practical community benefits alongside ecological gains, including economic activity, educational opportunities, and broader social value tied to healthier rivers.
Funding is offered under a cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA expects to be more involved than in a standard grant, often providing technical assistance or working closely with recipients during implementation. For FY 2009, NOAA anticipated up to $7,000,000 total available for ORI Project Grants and expected to make about 30 awards. While the program anticipated most awards would fall in the $50,000 to $250,000 range, the official allowable request range is broader: applications must request at least $30,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Proposals below $30,000 or above $1,000,000 are not accepted or reviewed, which effectively sets the floor and ceiling for project budgets under this competition. The program also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to bring non-federal funds or documented in-kind support to the project.
The opportunity is administered by the NOAA Restoration Center within NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation, under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation). The funding opportunity number is NMFS HCPO 2009 2001496, and the agency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The activity areas associated with the solicitation include environment, natural resources, education, and science and technology/research and development, reflecting that projects often combine construction or removal work with monitoring, planning, outreach, and other applied restoration activities.
Eligibility is broad and intended to support partnerships capable of implementing barrier removal and habitat restoration work. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit/industry and commercial organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local, and Tribal governments, as long as the proposed work has the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. Applications from federal agencies or federal employees are not considered, though NOAA encourages federal entities to collaborate with eligible applicants such as states, nongovernmental organizations, national service clubs, or youth corps programs. NOAA also signals a commitment to expanding participation by historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas, and encourages proposals that come from or involve these institutions.
Key dates for this solicitation were a posted and creation date of July 11, 2008, with an application deadline of October 31, 2008, and an archive date of November 30, 2008. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Steve Drescher (Policy Advisor) at 301-713-0926, with separate support referenced for application download issues.
FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI)?
The FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) is a NOAA grant program designed to accelerate real, on-the-ground river restoration by funding locally driven projects that remove dams and other barriers that block fish movement and disrupt natural river processes.
What is the main goal of the ORI program?
The primary conservation goal is to improve habitat and connectivity for NOAA trust resources by removing barriers and restoring more natural river function. A major emphasis is improving conditions for diadromous fish species that move between freshwater and saltwater during their life cycle.
What are examples of diadromous fish species mentioned in the opportunity?
Examples listed include river herring, American shad, Atlantic salmon, and eel in many regions.
What types of projects does ORI fund?
ORI focuses on barrier removal projects (such as removing dams and other obstructions) that reopen historic spawning and rearing habitat, improve water quality and sediment transport, and restore more natural flow and ecosystem function.
Beyond ecological benefits, what other benefits does NOAA expect these projects to provide?
NOAA emphasizes that projects should generate practical community benefits in addition to ecological gains. Examples described include economic activity, educational opportunities, and broader social value associated with healthier rivers.
What kind of award instrument is used for this opportunity?
Funding is offered under a cooperative agreement. This means NOAA expects to be more involved than in a standard grant, often by providing technical assistance or working closely with recipients during project implementation.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2009 ORI Project Grants?
NOAA anticipated up to $7,000,000 total available for ORI Project Grants for FY 2009.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make under this solicitation?
NOAA expected to make about 30 awards.
What is the allowable funding request range per application?
Applications must request at least $30,000 and no more than $1,000,000.
Are proposals outside the $30,000 to $1,000,000 range allowed?
No. Proposals requesting less than $30,000 or more than $1,000,000 are not accepted or reviewed under this competition.
What award sizes did NOAA anticipate would be most common?
While the allowable request range is $30,000 to $1,000,000, NOAA anticipated that most awards would fall in the $50,000 to $250,000 range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing (matching) requirement, so applicants should expect to bring non-federal funds or documented in-kind support to the project.
Who administers the ORI opportunity within NOAA?
The opportunity is administered by the NOAA Restoration Center within NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NMFS HCPO 2009 2001496.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The agency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What activity areas are associated with this solicitation?
The activity areas described include environment, natural resources, education, and science and technology/research and development. Projects may include barrier removal work along with related planning, monitoring, outreach, or other applied restoration activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit/industry and commercial organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local, and Tribal governments, as long as the proposed work has the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources.
Are federal agencies or federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Applications from federal agencies or federal employees are not considered under this opportunity.
Can federal entities still be involved in ORI projects?
Yes, NOAA encourages federal entities to collaborate with eligible applicants (such as states, nongovernmental organizations, national service clubs, or youth corps programs), even though federal agencies or federal employees cannot apply directly.
Does NOAA encourage participation from specific institution types or communities?
Yes. NOAA signals a commitment to expanding participation by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and organizations working in underserved areas. Proposals that come from or involve these institutions are encouraged.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posted and creation date was July 11, 2008. The application deadline was October 31, 2008. The archive date was November 30, 2008.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Steve Drescher (Policy Advisor) at 301-713-0926. Separate support was referenced for application download issues.
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