Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2003047
Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2003047
- 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 "FY12 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 Aug 1, 2011 and posted on Aug 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 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 $1,300,000.00 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 FY12 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Commerce designed to support tribal efforts to conserve marine and anadromous species that fall under NMFS (or joint NMFS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) jurisdiction. NMFS frames the program around the idea that many protected species have a unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribal nations, and that tribes are already doing significant on-the-ground work that can be strengthened through targeted federal assistance. Funding is offered as discretionary grants and cooperative agreements to help tribes carry out conservation and recovery work that directly benefits species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including species that are currently listed as endangered or threatened, 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 to ensure recovery holds.
The program is meant to pay for practical recovery-related activities rather than general environmental programming. Typical eligible work includes developing or implementing species management and recovery plans, conducting scientific research and monitoring needed to inform recovery decisions, and carrying out public education and outreach that supports species conservation. A key expectation is that proposals align with established recovery needs, either by addressing priority actions already spelled out in an ESA Recovery Plan or by responding to a NMFS-identified regional priority or conservation need. In other words, projects are expected to be clearly tied to recognized recovery actions and to show how the proposed work will measurably support survival, recovery, or continued monitoring of the species.
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. The opportunity is not open to federal agencies or federal institutions, and applications from entities that do not meet the tribal eligibility requirements are not considered. The funding can only be used for work on eligible NMFS (or jointly managed) species, and the announcement points applicants to NMFS web pages where current lists of threatened, endangered, candidate, proposed, and delisted species can be verified. One important limitation is that proposals focused on listed Pacific salmon or steelhead are explicitly excluded from consideration under this solicitation, because those species are generally supported through a separate program, the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund.
For FY 2012, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,300,000 and states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make it more accessible for tribes that might otherwise struggle to meet match obligations. The opportunity falls under CFDA 11.472 (Unallied Science Program) and is categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. The funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2003047. The notice was posted August 1, 2011, with an application closing date of September 30, 2011, and an archive date of October 30, 2011.
The announcement also notes a related funding possibility: the NOAA Restoration Center may provide additional funding for habitat restoration projects that are selected through the Species Recovery Grants to Tribes process. This signals that habitat restoration can be part of the broader recovery strategy, and that strong projects with a restoration component may have an additional pathway for support beyond the core grant funds, depending on selection and program priorities.
Finally, the notice emphasizes fairness and conflict-of-interest boundaries in the application process. NOAA and NMFS employees are not allowed to help applicants write grant applications, draft letters of support, or provide assistance that could give an unfair advantage. The main exception is collaboration verification: if a proposed project genuinely involves collaboration with current NMFS programs, NMFS staff may provide a letter confirming that collaboration exists. For access issues related to downloading the application materials, the contact listed is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, specifically for application download problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - FY12 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes (NMFS)
What is the FY12 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program?
The FY12 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Commerce that supports tribal efforts to conserve and recover marine and anadromous species under NMFS jurisdiction (or joint NMFS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen tribal conservation and recovery work that directly benefits species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The program is intended to support practical, recovery-related activities rather than broad or general environmental programming.
What types of species can this funding support?
Projects must benefit ESA-covered species under NMFS (or joint NMFS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) jurisdiction, including:
- Species listed as endangered or threatened
- Species that are candidates or proposed for listing by the application deadline
- Species that have been recently delisted but still require post-delisting monitoring
Are projects involving delisted species eligible?
Yes. The opportunity allows funding for species that have recently been delisted, as long as the proposed work supports post-delisting monitoring needed to ensure recovery is sustained.
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.
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to federal agencies or federal institutions.
What happens if an applicant does not meet the tribal eligibility requirements?
Applications from entities that do not meet the eligibility requirements (federally recognized tribe status as described in the notice) are not considered.
What types of activities are typically eligible for funding?
Typical eligible work includes:
- Developing or implementing species management and recovery plans
- Scientific research and monitoring needed to inform recovery decisions
- Public education and outreach that supports species conservation
Does a proposed project need to align with an ESA Recovery Plan?
Projects are expected to be tied to recognized recovery needs. This can mean addressing priority actions identified in an ESA Recovery Plan or responding to an NMFS-identified regional priority or conservation need.
What does NMFS mean by "practical recovery-related activities"?
Based on the notice, the program is focused on actions that measurably support survival, recovery, or continued monitoring of eligible protected species, rather than general-purpose environmental efforts.
Can funds be used for work on any protected species?
No. Funding can only be used for work on eligible NMFS-managed species (or jointly managed species). The notice directs applicants to NMFS web pages to verify current lists of threatened, endangered, candidate, proposed, and delisted species.
Are projects focused on listed Pacific salmon or steelhead eligible?
No. Proposals focused on listed Pacific salmon or steelhead are explicitly excluded from consideration under this solicitation. Those species are generally supported through a separate program, the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund.
What type of funding instrument is offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity offers funding as discretionary grants and cooperative agreements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FY 2012 notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much total funding is available for FY 2012?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,300,000 for FY 2012.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.472 (Unallied Science Program).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2003047.
What category or subject areas does this opportunity fall under?
The notice categorizes the opportunity under environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
When was the notice posted, and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted on August 1, 2011. The application closing date was September 30, 2011. The archive date was October 30, 2011.
Is there any related funding for habitat restoration?
Yes. The notice mentions that the NOAA Restoration Center may provide additional funding for habitat restoration projects that are selected through the Species Recovery Grants to Tribes process. This suggests an additional potential funding pathway for selected projects with habitat restoration components, depending on selection and program priorities.
Can habitat restoration be part of a recovery project under this program?
The notice signals that habitat restoration can be part of a broader recovery strategy, and that restoration projects selected through this process may be eligible for additional funding through the NOAA Restoration Center.
Can NOAA or NMFS employees help write an application?
No. The notice emphasizes fairness and conflict-of-interest boundaries. NOAA and NMFS employees are not allowed to help applicants write grant applications, draft letters of support, or provide assistance that could give an unfair advantage.
Are there any circumstances where NMFS staff can provide a letter related to a proposal?
Yes, with a specific limitation. If a proposed project genuinely involves collaboration with current NMFS programs, NMFS staff may provide a letter confirming that the collaboration exists.
Who should be contacted if there are problems downloading application materials?
For access issues related to downloading application materials, the contact listed is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, and the notice specifies this contact is for application download problems.
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