Opportunity Information: Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001484
Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001484
- 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 Ocean Exploration" 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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 (Ocean Exploration) funding opportunity is a NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OE) discretionary grant/cooperative agreement program designed to push exploration into ocean and Great Lakes regions that are still poorly known, rarely visited, or effectively unexplored. The core purpose is to support projects that actively search for, investigate, and document new places, features, habitats, and processes, while also advancing and sharing knowledge about the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, and biological resources. NOAA emphasizes that the strongest proposals will be bold, innovative, and interdisciplinary, meaning they should integrate expertise and methods across fields (for example, geology, biology, chemistry, ocean engineering, mapping, and data/communications) in ways that are clearly suited to first-look exploration rather than routine monitoring or targeted hypothesis testing alone.
A key point of this announcement is that it is strictly for exploration. Only exploratory proposals will be considered, and anything that does not squarely fit the exploration mission will not even be reviewed. In practice, that means applicants need to show that the work is genuinely aimed at discovering, characterizing, and documenting unknown or poorly characterized environments, rather than continuing existing research at well-studied sites or conducting non-exploratory operational activities. NOAA encourages prospective applicants to review previously funded and ongoing projects via the Ocean Explorer website to get a clear sense of what OE considers authentic exploration and how past teams structured their objectives, field plans, outreach, and deliverables.
The opportunity aligns with NOAA strategic priorities, particularly the mission support goal under Ecosystems: protect, restore, and manage use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. While the projects are exploratory, NOAA is signaling that the discoveries, baseline characterizations, and publicly shared data generated by these expeditions should ultimately strengthen understanding and stewardship of ecosystems, including informing future science and management decisions.
Funding is competitive, with an expected four awards listed in the notice. The posted estimated total funding is $350,000, while the program also notes that NOAA OE anticipates approximately $1,400,000 will be available through the announcement when including the costs of ship and submersible assets. The award mechanism may be either a grant or a cooperative agreement, and no cost sharing or matching is required. The catalog reference is CFDA 11.460 (Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects). The activity categories span education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the program expectation that exploration projects often combine field operations, technology, scientific characterization, and public-facing data and communication.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, federal agencies, foreign governments and foreign government entities, and international organizations. A special eligibility note applies to non-NOAA federal applicants: before they can be funded, they must demonstrate they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency in excess of their appropriation, and the Economy Act is explicitly not an appropriate legal basis because NOAA is not procuring goods or services under this announcement.
The application process is two-stage and requires a pre-proposal for all categories, followed by an invited or submitted full proposal by the later deadline. Pre-proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2008. Full proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 21, 2008, and late submissions are not considered. Pre-proposals can be submitted by email (preferred) to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov or by hard copy (three copies). Email submissions should place the applicant’s last name in the subject line along with the words "OER Pre proposal" (for example, "Smith OER Pre proposal"), and PDF format is preferred. Faxed pre-proposals are not accepted. Full proposals have stricter submission rules: non-federal applicants must submit through Grants.gov, while federal applicants (or applicants without internet access) may submit hard copies to Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Full proposals may not be submitted by email or fax.
For guidance, required proposal cover sheets, and additional application instructions, applicants are directed to the OE Office website (explore.noaa.gov) and the Ocean Explorer site for program context and examples. The funding opportunity number is OAR OER 2009 2001484, originally posted July 13, 2008, with an archive date of November 20, 2008. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Steve Drescher (Policy Advisor) at 301-713-0926.
FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus (NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research) - FAQs
What is the FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus funding opportunity?
It is a NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OE) discretionary funding program that makes grants or cooperative agreements to push exploration into ocean and Great Lakes regions that are still poorly known, rarely visited, or effectively unexplored. Projects are expected to actively search for, investigate, and document new places, features, habitats, and processes, while advancing and sharing knowledge about the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, and biological resources.
What does NOAA mean by "exploration" for this opportunity?
This announcement is strictly for exploration. Proposals must be genuinely aimed at discovering, characterizing, and documenting unknown or poorly characterized environments. The emphasis is on first-look exploration rather than routine monitoring, continuing work at well-studied sites, or targeted hypothesis testing alone.
Will NOAA review proposals that are not clearly exploratory?
No. Only exploratory proposals will be considered. If a submission does not squarely fit the exploration mission described in the announcement, it will not be reviewed.
What kinds of approaches make a proposal more competitive?
NOAA indicates the strongest proposals will be bold, innovative, and interdisciplinary. That means integrating expertise and methods across fields such as geology, biology, chemistry, ocean engineering, mapping, and data/communications, in ways that are clearly suited to exploration (first-look discovery and documentation).
How does this opportunity connect to NOAA's broader priorities?
The opportunity aligns with NOAA strategic priorities, particularly the mission support goal under Ecosystems: protect, restore, and manage use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. While projects are exploratory, NOAA signals that discoveries, baseline characterizations, and publicly shared data should strengthen understanding and stewardship of ecosystems and help inform future science and management decisions.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
The notice lists an expected four awards.
How much funding is available?
The posted estimated total funding is $350,000. The program also notes that NOAA OE anticipates approximately $1,400,000 will be available through the announcement when including the costs of ship and submersible assets.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What funding mechanisms are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism may be either a grant or a cooperative agreement, as stated in the announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The catalog reference listed is CFDA 11.460 (Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects).
What activity categories does the opportunity cover?
The activity categories span education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. This reflects an expectation that exploration projects may combine field operations, technology, scientific characterization, and public-facing data and communication.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, federal agencies, foreign governments and foreign government entities, and international organizations.
Is there any special eligibility rule for non-NOAA federal applicants?
Yes. Non-NOAA federal applicants must demonstrate they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency in excess of their appropriation before they can be funded. The Economy Act is explicitly not an appropriate legal basis because NOAA is not procuring goods or services under this announcement.
Is the application process single-step or multi-step?
It is a two-stage process. A pre-proposal is required for all categories, followed by a full proposal submitted by the later deadline.
When is the pre-proposal due?
Pre-proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2008.
When is the full proposal due?
Full proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 21, 2008. Late submissions are not considered.
How can applicants submit a pre-proposal?
Pre-proposals can be submitted by email (preferred) to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov or by hard copy (three copies). PDF format is preferred for email submissions. Faxed pre-proposals are not accepted.
Are there specific email subject line instructions for pre-proposals?
Yes. Email submissions should put the applicant's last name in the subject line along with the words "OER Pre proposal" (for example, "Smith OER Pre proposal").
How must full proposals be submitted?
Full proposals have stricter rules. Non-federal applicants must submit through Grants.gov. Federal applicants (or applicants without internet access) may submit hard copies to the proposal manager listed in the announcement. Full proposals may not be submitted by email or fax.
Where do federal applicants or applicants without internet access mail hard-copy full proposals?
Hard-copy full proposals may be submitted to: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Can full proposals be submitted by email or fax?
No. The announcement states that full proposals may not be submitted by email or fax.
Where can applicants find instructions and required forms?
Applicants are directed to the OE Office website (explore.noaa.gov) for guidance, required proposal cover sheets, and additional application instructions. NOAA also encourages reviewing previously funded and ongoing projects via the Ocean Explorer website for examples and program context.
Why does NOAA recommend reviewing the Ocean Explorer website?
NOAA encourages prospective applicants to look at previously funded and ongoing projects to better understand what the program considers authentic exploration and how past teams structured objectives, field plans, outreach, and deliverables.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OAR OER 2009 2001484.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was originally posted on July 13, 2008, and the archive date listed is November 20, 2008.
Who is the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues is Steve Drescher (Policy Advisor) at 301-713-0926.
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