Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003624
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003624
- The Department of Commerce in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 14 Coral Reef NGO Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.482 Coral Reef Conservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 6, 2013 and posted on Feb 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to Non Governmental Organizations with non profit 501 (c) (3) status that have demonstrated expertise and experience in supporting coral reef management in the U. S. NOAA employees are not permitted to assist in the preparation of applications or write letters of support for any application. NOAA CRCP staff is available to provide general information on programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing coral reef conservation programs/activities, and regional funding priorities. Federal employee travel and salaries are not allowable costs under this funding category. All questions about this competition, including application procedures and materials and selection criteria, should be directed to the official Federal Program Officer listed under section VII. Agency Contacts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13-14 Coral Reef NGO Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003624) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP). It is designed to support coral reef conservation by forming a formal partnership with a qualified nonprofit organization that can help strengthen on-the-ground coral reef management across U.S. states and territories. The core idea is not simply to fund a standalone project, but to select one NGO partner that can provide practical, hands-on technical and management assistance to coral reef managers, filling capacity gaps that limit effective reef protection and restoration.
The opportunity is grounded in the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, which created the CRCP and directed federal resources toward conserving coral reef ecosystems in the United States and internationally. The announcement emphasizes why this work matters: coral reefs, along with connected seagrass beds and mangrove systems, are among the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and provide major economic, environmental, and cultural benefits. They support fisheries and tourism, buffer shorelines from waves and storms, contribute to island building, may hold compounds useful for pharmaceuticals, and sustain local communities through food, materials, and traditional practices. Because reefs are shallow and close to shore, they are tightly linked to what happens on land, making them especially vulnerable to human-driven impacts.
The notice lays out the major threats the program is trying to reduce, including degraded water quality from runoff and poor sewage treatment, destructive fishing, sedimentation, overuse and misuse by recreation, and climate change impacts. It also explains how NOAA's priorities evolved over time. Earlier CRCP work (roughly 2002 to 2008) followed the National Coral Reef Action Strategy and focused on addressing a set of key threats identified with the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force. Starting in 2008, NOAA refined and redirected priorities based on factors such as an external program review, leadership changes, and updated threat-abatement efforts. Applicants are expected to align proposed work with the CRCP Goals and Objectives 2010-2015 and the jurisdiction-specific Coral Reef Management Priorities documents, using these as the main strategic references for what the partnership should deliver.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which means the federal government anticipates substantial involvement rather than a hands-off grant. NOAA may participate in annual meetings to define and assess tasks, conduct joint site visits and workshops, evaluate performance of specific projects and potential subawards, help support partners to be more effective in achieving coral reef conservation outcomes, provide project-specific permitting guidance or assistance, and take part in public events that highlight coral conservation work. In other words, the selected NGO should expect an active working relationship with NOAA, including ongoing coordination, planning, and performance review.
The total estimated funding is $750,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and an expected number of awards of one, meaning NOAA intended to select a single partner under this announcement. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 11.482 (Coral Reef Conservation Program). As with most federal opportunities, the notice makes clear that awards depend on the availability of appropriations.
Eligibility is limited to nongovernmental organizations with nonprofit 501(c)(3) status that can show demonstrated expertise and experience specifically in supporting coral reef management in the United States. The goal is to fund an organization that already has a credible track record and the capacity to deliver assistance that improves management effectiveness, not an organization still building basic capability. The announcement also includes important integrity and allowability reminders: NOAA employees may not help prepare applications or write letters of support, although CRCP staff can answer general questions about program goals, ongoing efforts, and regional priorities. Federal employee salaries and travel are not allowable costs under this category, reinforcing that the funds are meant to support the NGO partner and associated project work rather than pay for federal staffing.
Applications had a posting date of February 6, 2013, with a closing date of March 29, 2013, and an archive date of April 28, 2013. The announcement repeatedly points applicants to the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program Implementation Guidelines, including the revised 2010 Guidelines published in the Federal Register, and stresses that all submissions must comply with both the funding announcement requirements and those Guidelines. For access issues or administrative help, the notice provides a point of contact at NOAA, Jenny Waddell, including phone and email information.
FY13-14 Coral Reef NGO Partnership (NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003624) - FAQs
What is the FY13-14 Coral Reef NGO Partnership funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP). The opportunity is intended to support coral reef conservation by selecting one qualified nonprofit organization to serve as NOAA's NGO partner for strengthening on-the-ground coral reef management in U.S. states and territories.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003624.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, specifically through NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP).
What is the main purpose of selecting an NGO partner?
The purpose is to form a formal partnership with a single NGO that can provide practical, hands-on technical and management assistance to coral reef managers, helping fill capacity gaps that limit effective reef protection and restoration. The core idea is not simply to fund a standalone project.
Is this opportunity meant to fund one project or a broader partnership?
It is designed as a broader partnership. The announcement emphasizes selecting one NGO partner to strengthen on-the-ground management across jurisdictions, rather than funding an isolated standalone project.
What types of assistance is the selected NGO expected to provide?
The selected NGO is expected to provide practical, hands-on technical and management assistance to coral reef managers to strengthen management effectiveness and address capacity limitations affecting reef protection and restoration.
What is the legal or policy foundation behind this opportunity?
The opportunity is grounded in the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, which created the Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and directed federal resources toward conserving coral reef ecosystems in the United States and internationally.
Why does NOAA emphasize coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves in this notice?
The notice describes coral reefs and connected seagrass beds and mangrove systems as highly diverse ecosystems that provide major economic, environmental, and cultural benefits, including support for fisheries and tourism, shoreline buffering from waves and storms, contributions to island building, potential pharmaceutical compounds, and support for local communities through food, materials, and traditional practices.
What threats to coral reefs is this program trying to reduce?
The notice identifies key threats including degraded water quality from runoff and poor sewage treatment, destructive fishing, sedimentation, overuse and misuse by recreation, and climate change impacts.
How have NOAA CRCP priorities evolved over time, according to the announcement?
The notice explains that earlier CRCP work (roughly 2002 to 2008) followed the National Coral Reef Action Strategy and focused on key threats identified with the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force. Starting in 2008, NOAA refined and redirected priorities based on factors such as an external program review, leadership changes, and updated threat-abatement efforts.
What strategic documents should applicants align with?
Applicants are expected to align proposed work with the CRCP Goals and Objectives 2010-2015 and the jurisdiction-specific Coral Reef Management Priorities documents, which are described as the main strategic references for what the partnership should deliver.
What type of award is NOAA using for this opportunity?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA anticipates substantial involvement in the funded effort rather than a hands-off relationship.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in practice for this cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates NOAA may participate in annual meetings to define and assess tasks, conduct joint site visits and workshops, evaluate performance of specific projects and potential subawards, help support partners to be more effective in achieving coral reef conservation outcomes, provide project-specific permitting guidance or assistance, and take part in public events highlighting coral conservation work.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $750,000, and the award ceiling is $750,000.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make one award and intended to select a single NGO partner under this announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 11.482 (Coral Reef Conservation Program).
Are awards guaranteed once an application is submitted?
No. The notice states that awards depend on the availability of appropriations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nongovernmental organizations with nonprofit 501(c)(3) status that can demonstrate expertise and experience specifically in supporting coral reef management in the United States.
What kind of experience does NOAA expect from eligible applicants?
The announcement emphasizes that the selected organization should have a credible track record and the capacity to deliver assistance that improves management effectiveness, rather than an organization still building basic capability.
Can NOAA employees help prepare an application or write letters of support?
No. The notice states NOAA employees may not help prepare applications or write letters of support, though CRCP staff can answer general questions about program goals, ongoing efforts, and regional priorities.
Are federal employee salaries and travel allowable costs under this opportunity?
No. The announcement notes that federal employee salaries and travel are not allowable costs under this category.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date was February 6, 2013. The closing date was March 29, 2013. The archive date was April 28, 2013.
What guidance documents govern how applications must be prepared?
The notice points applicants to the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program Implementation Guidelines, including the revised 2010 Guidelines published in the Federal Register, and states that submissions must comply with both the funding announcement requirements and those Guidelines.
Who can applicants contact for access issues or administrative help?
The notice provides a NOAA point of contact for access issues or administrative help: Jenny Waddell, with phone and email information referenced in the announcement.
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