Opportunity Information: Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001485
Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001485
- 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 "FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.460 Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2008 and posted on Jul 13, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 2008 Completed pre proposals are required for all categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008. Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October 21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 state, local and Indian tribal governments and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE Before non NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Education opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OAR OER 2009 2001485) is a NOAA Ocean Exploration (OE) grant/cooperative agreement program focused specifically on ocean education. The core purpose is to increase the real-world use of NOAA ocean science in both formal education settings (such as K-12 school districts and classrooms) and informal learning environments (such as museums, aquariums, science centers, after-school programs, and other learning centers). Rather than funding the creation of entirely new educational products, this announcement emphasizes extending and scaling the use of existing OE education materials already available through the NOAA Ocean Explorer website (http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov). Applicants are expected to leverage these established OE resources and help more educators and learners adopt them in practical, sustained ways.
The program is explicitly tied to NOAAs broader strategic goals around ocean science education and ocean literacy, and it frames projects as a way to bring NOAA-supported science content to teachers, students, and the public. The announcement makes the program boundaries very clear: only proposals that are genuinely centered on ocean education will be considered for funding, and projects that are not ocean education focused will not be reviewed. To help applicants align their ideas with what OE has supported previously, NOAA encourages applicants to review past and current OE-funded activities and materials on the Ocean Explorer site before developing a proposal.
Funding for this announcement is anticipated to total about $300,000, with an expected six awards. The funding instrument types listed are grants and cooperative agreements, meaning applicants should be prepared for the possibility of more substantial NOAA involvement in the project under a cooperative agreement structure, depending on how the award is made. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower barriers for organizations that do not have substantial non-federal funds available to contribute.
The application process uses a two-step submission approach with required pre-proposals for all categories. Pre-proposals had to be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2008, and full proposals had to be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 21, 2008. The notice is strict about deadlines: applications submitted after those times would not be considered. The opportunity was posted July 13, 2008, and archived November 20, 2008, reflecting its time-limited FY09 competition window.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, foreign governments and organizations under foreign government jurisdiction, international organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments, as well as federal agencies. The listing also includes an important compliance note for non-NOAA federal applicants: before they can be funded, they must show they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency beyond their appropriation, and the announcement specifies that the Economy Act is not an appropriate legal basis because NOAA is not procuring goods or services through this opportunity. The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.460 (Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects), and the activity categories emphasize education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development as they relate to ocean literacy outcomes.
For administrative help, the notice provides a contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, along with a reference to using the "Full Opportunity" button for complete details.
FAQs: FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Education (NOAA OE)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Education opportunity. It is a NOAA Ocean Exploration (OE) grant/cooperative agreement program focused specifically on ocean education.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OAR OER 2009 2001485.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by NOAA Ocean Exploration (OE), with the program positioned within NOAA's broader ocean science education and ocean literacy goals.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to increase the real-world use of NOAA ocean science in education. This includes both formal education settings (like K-12 districts and classrooms) and informal learning environments (like museums, aquariums, science centers, after-school programs, and other learning centers).
Is this funding intended to create brand-new educational products?
No. The announcement emphasizes extending and scaling the use of existing Ocean Exploration education materials already available through the NOAA Ocean Explorer website, rather than funding the creation of entirely new educational products.
What existing materials are applicants expected to use?
Applicants are expected to leverage established OE education resources available through the NOAA Ocean Explorer website (http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) and help more educators and learners adopt them in practical, sustained ways.
What types of settings does NOAA want projects to reach?
The opportunity targets both:
- Formal settings: K-12 school districts and classrooms
- Informal settings: museums, aquariums, science centers, after-school programs, and other learning centers
How does NOAA define what will and will not be considered?
The boundaries are explicit: only proposals genuinely centered on ocean education will be considered for funding. Projects that are not ocean education focused will not be reviewed.
What should applicants review before developing a proposal?
NOAA encourages applicants to review past and current OE-funded activities and materials on the Ocean Explorer site before developing a proposal, so project ideas align with what OE has supported previously.
How much total funding is anticipated?
Total anticipated funding is about $300,000.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expects to make about six awards.
What types of funding instruments are used?
The listed instrument types are grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
The opportunity indicates that applicants should be prepared for the possibility of more substantial NOAA involvement under a cooperative agreement structure, depending on how the award is made.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Does the application process require a pre-proposal?
Yes. The application process uses a two-step submission approach, and pre-proposals are required for all categories.
What were the submission deadlines?
Pre-proposals had to be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2008. Full proposals had to be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 21, 2008.
How strict are the deadlines?
The notice is strict: applications submitted after the stated times would not be considered.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted July 13, 2008 and archived November 20, 2008, reflecting a time-limited FY09 competition window.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations
- Commercial (for-profit) organizations
- Foreign governments and organizations under foreign government jurisdiction
- International organizations
- State, local, and Indian tribal governments
- Federal agencies
Are federal agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. Federal agencies are listed as eligible applicants.
Is there a special requirement for non-NOAA federal applicants?
Yes. Before they can be funded, non-NOAA federal applicants must show they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency beyond their appropriation.
Can the Economy Act be used as the legal basis for non-NOAA federal applicants to receive funds?
No. The announcement specifies that the Economy Act is not an appropriate legal basis because NOAA is not procuring goods or services through this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.460 (Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects).
What activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories emphasize education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development as they relate to ocean literacy outcomes.
Where are the OE education resources located online?
The materials the announcement emphasizes are available through the NOAA Ocean Explorer website at http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov.
Who can help if there are difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as a contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically. Phone: 301-713-0926.
How does the notice suggest applicants find complete details?
It references using the "Full Opportunity" button to access complete details.
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