Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2011 2002882
Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2011 2002882
- 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 "FY11 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472 Unallied Science Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 4, 2011 and posted on Jan 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes defined under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act (Public Law 103 454) or presidential executive order. Funding can only support work on federally listed species (except Pacific salmon and steelhead), recently de listed species, and any species that has become a candidate or a proposed species by the grant application deadline. Eligible species are those under NMFS or joint NMFS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction. Current lists of candidate, proposed, and de listed species are available at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/esa/other.htm and a current list of threatened and endangered species is available at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/species/esatable.pdf. Applicants not meeting these eligibility criteria will not be considered for funding under this solicitation. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. In addition, NOAA and NMFS employees shall not provide assistance in writing applications, write letters of support for any application, or otherwise confer any unfair advantage on a particular application. However, for activities involving collaboration with current NMFS programs, NMFS employees can write a letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY11 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS PRPO 2011 2002882) is a discretionary federal funding program run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is designed specifically to support federally recognized tribal nations in conserving and recovering protected marine and anadromous species that fall under NMFS jurisdiction, or under joint NMFS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction. NMFS frames this program around the idea that many of these species have unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribes, and that tribal-led conservation work is an essential part of broader Endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery efforts.
The grant funding can be used for a wide range of conservation and recovery activities tied to ESA priorities. Projects may focus on species that are already listed as endangered or threatened, species that are candidates or proposed for listing by the application deadline, and species that have recently been delisted and still require post-delisting monitoring. The types of activities NMFS expects to support include developing or implementing management and recovery plans, conducting scientific research or monitoring that improves understanding of threats and recovery needs, and carrying out public education and outreach that builds awareness and support for species recovery. A key expectation is that proposals align with priority actions identified in an ESA Recovery Plan or respond to a regional priority or need identified by NMFS, meaning the work should clearly connect to established recovery strategies rather than operating in isolation.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes as defined under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act (Public Law 103-454) or by presidential executive order. Applicants that do not meet this requirement are not considered. The program also restricts what species can be the focus of funded work: funding may only support efforts for federally listed species (with an important exception), recently delisted species, or candidate/proposed species under NMFS or joint jurisdiction. The major exclusion is that proposals focused on listed Pacific salmon or steelhead will not be funded through this program, because those projects are expected to be pursued through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund instead. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive assistance under this notice.
For FY 2011, NMFS anticipated a total of $1,250,000 in available funding, offered through grants and cooperative agreements, and the program did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The opportunity was posted on January 4, 2011, with an application deadline of March 7, 2011, and it was archived on April 6, 2011. The funding activity categories associated with the opportunity include environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, and it is associated with CFDA number 11.472 (Unallied Science Program).
The announcement also notes a related pathway for habitat work: the NOAA Restoration Center may provide additional funding for habitat restoration projects that are selected through the Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program. In practical terms, this signals that habitat restoration can be part of the broader recovery approach and, if a project is chosen, there may be an opportunity to leverage additional restoration-focused support beyond the core grant award.
Finally, NMFS sets guardrails around fairness and conflicts of interest. NOAA and NMFS employees are not allowed to help write applications, provide application-writing assistance, or write letters of support in a way that could give an applicant an unfair advantage. However, if a proposed project includes collaboration with an existing NMFS program, NMFS staff may provide a letter that verifies the collaboration. The notice lists a contact (Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor) for issues accessing the full announcement electronically, emphasizing that applicants should consult the complete funding package for detailed submission instructions and NMFS evaluation and selection criteria.
FY11 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes (NOAA NMFS PRPO 2011 2002882) FAQs
What is the FY11 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program?
It is a discretionary federal funding program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The program supports federally recognized tribal nations in conserving and recovering protected marine and anadromous species under NMFS jurisdiction, or under joint NMFS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction, as part of broader Endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery efforts.
Who is this grant designed for?
The opportunity is designed specifically for federally recognized tribal nations, reflecting NMFS's view that many protected species have unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribes and that tribal-led conservation is essential to ESA recovery.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes as defined under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act (Public Law 103-454) or by presidential executive order. Applicants that do not meet this requirement are not considered.
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive assistance under this notice.
What species can be included in a project?
Projects may focus on ESA-listed endangered or threatened species, species that are candidates or proposed for listing by the application deadline, and species that have recently been delisted but still require post-delisting monitoring, as long as the species fall under NMFS jurisdiction or joint NMFS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction.
Are there any species that are excluded from funding?
Yes. Proposals focused on listed Pacific salmon or steelhead will not be funded through this program. Those projects are expected to be pursued through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund instead.
What types of activities can grant funding support?
The program can support a wide range of conservation and recovery activities tied to ESA priorities, including developing or implementing management and recovery plans, conducting scientific research or monitoring to improve understanding of threats and recovery needs, and carrying out public education and outreach that builds awareness and support for species recovery.
Does a project have to align with an ESA Recovery Plan?
Yes. A key expectation is that proposals align with priority actions identified in an ESA Recovery Plan or respond to a regional priority or need identified by NMFS, so the work clearly connects to established recovery strategies.
What funding mechanisms are used under this opportunity?
For FY 2011, NMFS anticipated awarding funds through grants and cooperative agreements.
How much funding was available for FY 2011?
NMFS anticipated a total of $1,250,000 in available funding for FY 2011.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds for FY 2011.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on January 4, 2011, and the application deadline was March 7, 2011.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on April 6, 2011, meaning the FY 2011 posting is no longer an active, open solicitation under that archived announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.472 (Unallied Science Program).
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity categories associated with the opportunity include environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
Can habitat restoration be part of a project?
The announcement notes a related pathway for habitat work: the NOAA Restoration Center may provide additional funding for habitat restoration projects that are selected through the Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program. This suggests habitat restoration can be part of a broader recovery approach and that selected projects may be able to leverage additional restoration-focused support.
Can NOAA or NMFS staff help write an application or provide application-writing assistance?
No. NOAA and NMFS employees are not allowed to help write applications, provide application-writing assistance, or write letters of support in a way that could give an applicant an unfair advantage.
Can NMFS provide a letter of support for a proposal?
NMFS employees cannot write letters of support in a way that could create an unfair advantage. However, if a proposed project includes collaboration with an existing NMFS program, NMFS staff may provide a letter verifying the collaboration.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Steve Drescher (Policy Advisor) as the contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
Where can applicants find details on submission instructions and how proposals will be evaluated?
The announcement emphasizes that applicants should consult the complete funding package for detailed submission instructions and NMFS evaluation and selection criteria.
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