Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2013 2003423
Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2013 2003423
- The Department of Commerce in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 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 Jul 12, 2012 and posted on Jul 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the Department of Commerce through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), intended to support tribal-led conservation and recovery work for protected marine and anadromous species that fall under NMFS jurisdiction. The program is rooted in NMFS recognition that many species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) have unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribal nations, and that tribes are often key partners in long-term stewardship, monitoring, and recovery implementation. Funding is provided as grants and/or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of federal involvement needed in the project.
The core purpose of the program is to provide federal assistance to eligible tribes so they can carry out conservation programs for endangered, threatened, and candidate or proposed species, as well as support post-delisting monitoring for species that have recovered and been removed from ESA protection. In practical terms, NMFS is looking to fund projects that directly contribute to species recovery priorities, including work that is already identified in an ESA Recovery Plan or that addresses a regional priority or specific need identified by NMFS. This emphasis means proposals are expected to be clearly tied to established recovery actions or well-justified conservation needs, rather than general environmental work that is not connected to NMFS-listed or NMFS-candidate species recovery.
Activities that can be supported span a fairly wide range, as long as they serve the recovery goals. Examples include developing and implementing species management plans, conducting scientific research that fills priority information gaps, and delivering public education and outreach efforts that support conservation outcomes. The program is designed to be flexible enough to fund both planning and on-the-ground implementation, provided the proposal demonstrates a clear conservation benefit, a sound approach, and alignment with recovery priorities.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes and to organizations of federally recognized tribes that have delegated authority to represent a tribe on matters related to listed, candidate, or proposed species. The announcement specifically notes that entities like the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission can qualify when they have that delegated authority. This eligibility boundary is important because it keeps the program focused on government-to-government tribal participation and authorized tribal representation in species recovery work.
A key restriction is that proposals focused on listed, candidate, or proposed Pacific salmon or steelhead are not considered under this specific grant program. NMFS points applicants working on those species toward the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund as the more appropriate funding source. In other words, this program is meant to cover other NMFS-trust species recovery needs rather than duplicating salmon and steelhead funding pathways.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted July 12, 2012, with an application deadline of September 13, 2012, and it was archived October 13, 2012. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers barriers for applicants by not requiring non-federal funds to complete the project budget. The award ceiling is listed as $100,000 and the award floor as $0, indicating that budgets can vary substantially and that NMFS may consider smaller, targeted efforts as well as larger projects up to the cap. The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.472, and it is categorized under environmental funding activities.
For applicants needing assistance with the announcement, NMFS provided a point of contact: Heather Coll at NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, with a listed phone number (301-427-8455). Overall, the program is structured to strengthen tribal capacity and participation in ESA-related recovery work for NMFS-managed species by funding priority-aligned management, research, monitoring, and outreach projects.
FY13 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes (NMFS) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FY13 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes opportunity?
FY13 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes is a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports tribal-led conservation and recovery work for protected marine and anadromous species that are under NMFS jurisdiction.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The purpose is to provide federal assistance to eligible tribes so they can carry out conservation programs for species that are endangered, threatened, candidate, or proposed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and to support post-delisting monitoring for species that have recovered and been removed from ESA protection.
Why does NMFS offer this program specifically for tribes?
NMFS recognizes that many ESA-protected species have unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribal nations, and that tribes are often key partners in long-term stewardship, monitoring, and recovery implementation.
What kinds of species does this grant focus on?
The program focuses on protected marine and anadromous species that fall under NMFS jurisdiction, including ESA-listed species (endangered or threatened), candidate or proposed species, and species that have been delisted but still require post-delisting monitoring.
Are Pacific salmon or steelhead projects eligible under this opportunity?
No. Proposals focused on listed, candidate, or proposed Pacific salmon or steelhead are not considered under this specific grant program. NMFS directs applicants working on those species to the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund instead.
What types of activities can be funded?
Supported activities can cover a wide range as long as they contribute to recovery goals, including:
- Developing and implementing species management plans
- Conducting scientific research to fill priority information gaps
- Public education and outreach efforts that support conservation outcomes
- Planning and on-the-ground implementation tied to recovery priorities
Do projects need to connect to an ESA Recovery Plan?
Projects are expected to be clearly tied to established recovery actions, such as actions identified in an ESA Recovery Plan, or to a regional priority or specific need identified by NMFS. Proposals should show a direct connection to NMFS species recovery priorities rather than general environmental work.
How is funding awarded (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided as grants and/or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of federal involvement needed in the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes and to organizations of federally recognized tribes that have delegated authority to represent a tribe on matters related to listed, candidate, or proposed species.
Can an organization representing tribes apply (rather than a single tribe)?
Yes, if it is an organization of federally recognized tribes and it has delegated authority to represent a tribe on matters related to listed, candidate, or proposed species. The announcement specifically notes that entities like the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission can qualify when they have that delegated authority.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that project budgets may vary substantially and that smaller, targeted efforts may be considered.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2012, and the application deadline was September 13, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on October 13, 2012.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 11.472.
What funding category does this program fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental funding activities.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Heather Coll at NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, Silver Spring, Maryland. Phone: (301) 427-8455.
What makes a strong proposal for this program based on the announcement?
Based on the description provided, a strong proposal would clearly demonstrate a conservation benefit, use a sound approach, and show alignment with NMFS recovery priorities, such as recovery plan actions or NMFS-identified regional needs for NMFS-managed protected species (excluding Pacific salmon and steelhead).
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