Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001540
Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001540
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY09 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants" 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 Nov 14, 2008 Applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. EDT, November 14, 2008. If an applicant does not have Internet access, hard copy applications with the SF 424 Form bearing an original, ink signature must be postmarked, or provided to a delivery service and documented with a receipt, by November 14, 2008. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other 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. NOAA encourages proposals from or involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY09 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NMFS HCPO 2009 2001540) is a NOAA funding program designed to move Atlantic salmon recovery forward by jump-starting locally driven, on-the-ground habitat projects in New England. The core purpose is to restore and protect habitat connectivity and ecological function in areas that matter for Atlantic salmon, including places within the species current and historical range. Projects are expected to produce durable, long-term habitat improvements, such as reopening access to spawning and rearing habitat, improving river and stream function, or protecting key habitat areas so benefits persist well beyond the grant period. NOAA also emphasizes that strong proposals do more than just construction or restoration work; they should also deliver public-facing educational and social benefits that help communities understand, value, and participate in Atlantic salmon conservation.
Awards under this solicitation are implemented as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA is not only providing money but may also provide technical assistance and have substantial involvement during the project. The program is collaboratively managed by the NOAA Northeast Regional Office and NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation, with the NOAA Restoration Center administering the competition. The activity areas align with environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development priorities, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal match consistent with the full announcement.
For FY 2009, NOAA anticipated up to $2,500,000 total funding and approximately 40 awards. Typical award sizes were expected to fall between $50,000 and $250,000, reflecting the program focus on practical, field-based restoration or protection work. NOAA set clear limits on request amounts: proposals below $30,000 or above $500,000 would not be accepted or reviewed, even though a small number of awards might fall outside the typical range. The award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $30,000.
Eligibility is broad but specifically excludes federal agencies and federal employees as applicants. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit/industry organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments, as long as the proposed work has potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. NOAA also notes an interest in broadening participation and encourages proposals from, or involving, historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas. While federal entities cannot apply directly, NOAA encourages them to partner with eligible groups such as states, NGOs, national service clubs, or youth corps organizations.
The application deadline for this opportunity was November 14, 2008. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the due date. For applicants without internet access, hard-copy submission was allowed, but only if the SF-424 form carried an original ink signature and the package was postmarked (or handed to a delivery service with a documented receipt) by November 14, 2008. Submissions by fax or email were not accepted. The opportunity was posted July 11, 2008 and archived December 14, 2008. For help accessing the full announcement, the notice lists Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926 as a point of contact.
FAQs: FY09 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants (NOAA)
What is the FY09 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants opportunity?
It is a NOAA funding opportunity focused on moving Atlantic salmon recovery forward by jump-starting locally driven, on-the-ground habitat projects in New England. The solicitation is titled "FY09 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants" and uses Funding Opportunity Number NMFS HCPO 2009 2001540.
Who is offering and administering this grant program?
The program is a NOAA funding program. It is collaboratively managed by the NOAA Northeast Regional Office and NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation, with the NOAA Restoration Center administering the competition.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to restore and protect habitat connectivity and ecological function in areas important for Atlantic salmon, including locations within the species current and historical range. Projects are expected to create durable, long-term habitat improvements that persist beyond the grant period.
What types of outcomes are projects expected to deliver?
Projects are expected to result in long-term habitat improvements such as reopening access to spawning and rearing habitat, improving river and stream function, and/or protecting key habitat areas so the benefits last well beyond the period of federal funding.
Does NOAA expect proposals to include benefits beyond habitat work?
Yes. NOAA emphasizes that strong proposals do more than construction or restoration work; they should also provide public-facing educational and social benefits that help communities understand, value, and participate in Atlantic salmon conservation.
Where must projects be located?
The opportunity is intended to support on-the-ground habitat projects in New England, focused on areas that matter for Atlantic salmon, including places within the species current and historical range.
What funding mechanism will NOAA use for awards?
Awards are implemented as cooperative agreements. This means NOAA may provide not only funding but also technical assistance and may have substantial involvement during the project.
What is meant by "substantial involvement" under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the solicitation description, NOAA may be involved beyond providing funds, including providing technical assistance and having an active role during the project. The specific form of involvement would be governed by the cooperative agreement terms referenced in the full announcement.
What are the program's activity areas or focus categories?
The activity areas align with environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development priorities.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal match consistent with the full announcement.
How much total funding did NOAA anticipate for FY 2009?
For FY 2009, NOAA anticipated up to $2,500,000 in total funding.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA anticipated approximately 40 awards.
What is the typical award size?
Typical award sizes were expected to range from $50,000 to $250,000, reflecting the program focus on practical, field-based restoration or protection work.
What is the minimum and maximum request amount allowed?
The award floor is $30,000 and the award ceiling is $500,000.
Are proposals outside the $30,000 to $500,000 range allowed?
No. NOAA stated that proposals below $30,000 or above $500,000 would not be accepted or reviewed.
Can awards be made outside the typical $50,000 to $250,000 range?
The solicitation notes that while typical awards were expected to be $50,000 to $250,000, a small number of awards might fall outside that typical range, as long as the request stays within the allowable $30,000 to $500,000 limits.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit/industry organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments, as long as the proposed work has potential to benefit NOAA trust resources.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Federal agencies and federal employees are specifically excluded as applicants.
Can federal agencies participate in any way if they cannot apply?
Yes. While federal entities cannot apply directly, NOAA encourages them to partner with eligible groups such as states, NGOs, national service clubs, or youth corps organizations.
Does NOAA encourage any particular types of applicants or partnerships?
Yes. NOAA notes an interest in broadening participation and encourages proposals from, or involving, historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas.
When was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 14, 2008.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the due date.
Was any paper or hard-copy submission allowed?
Yes, but only for applicants without internet access. Hard-copy submission was allowed only if the SF-424 form carried an original ink signature and the package was postmarked by November 14, 2008 (or handed to a delivery service with a documented receipt by that date).
Were faxed or emailed applications accepted?
No. Submissions by fax or email were not accepted.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2008 and archived on December 14, 2008.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as a point of contact at 301-713-0926.
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