Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001501
Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001501
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the community development environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2009 Community based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2008 and posted on Jul 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2008 Applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. EDT, October 31, 2008. If an applicant does not have Internet access, hard copy applications with the SF 424 Form bearing an original, ink signature must be postmarked, or provided to a delivery service and documented with a receipt, by October 31, 2008. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other non profits, commercial (for profit) organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies are strongly encouraged to work with states, non governmental organizations, national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others that are eligible to apply. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in under served areas. The MDP encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2009 Community based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants opportunity was offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Marine Debris Program (MDP). The program is authorized under the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) and is designed to fund practical, locally led projects that prevent, assess, and remove marine debris in ways that directly improve coastal habitats, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. A central theme of the program is turning community priorities into on-the-ground work that produces measurable ecological benefits, while also delivering social benefits to local residents through stewardship, engagement, and improved community environments.
Projects supported under this solicitation are expected to have strong habitat-oriented components, particularly hands-on removal of marine debris and derelict fishing gear. Beyond cleanup activity alone, NOAA emphasizes that proposals should contribute to longer-term habitat improvement and restoration outcomes for living marine resource habitats. The opportunity also aims to build public awareness of the impacts of marine debris and strengthen community capacity to address debris problems over time, not just during a single event. Selected proposals would be implemented through a cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA anticipates an active partnership role during the project period rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal involvement.
For FY 2009, NOAA anticipated up to $2,000,000 in total funding available under this competition. While NOAA noted that typical individual awards were expected to fall in the $15,000 to $150,000 range, the published minimum award amount (floor) was $15,000 and the maximum award amount (ceiling) was $250,000. The opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category, uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and aligns with activity areas that include community development, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 11.463 (Habitat Conservation). Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the announcement requirements.
Eligibility was broad, focused on organizations whose work could benefit NOAA trust resources. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for profit) organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, international organizations, and organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments. Applications from federal agencies and federal employees were explicitly not accepted, although federal agencies were encouraged to collaborate with eligible partners such as states, nongovernmental organizations, national service clubs, or youth corps organizations. NOAA also highlighted a commitment to broadening participation from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas, and encouraged proposals that involved these entities.
The application deadline was October 31, 2008. Applications were primarily required to be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing date. For applicants without internet access, hard copy submissions were permitted, but they had to include an SF-424 form with an original ink signature and be postmarked (or handed to a delivery service with documentation/receipt) by October 31, 2008. Faxed or emailed applications were not accepted. The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2008, and archived on November 30, 2008. The funding opportunity number was NMFS HCPO 2009 2001501, and the agency contact listed for access issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926.
FY2009 Community based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants (NOAA MDP) - FAQs
What is the FY2009 Community based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants opportunity?
It is a FY2009 discretionary grant opportunity offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Marine Debris Program (MDP) to fund practical, locally led projects that prevent, assess, and remove marine debris in ways that directly improve coastal habitats, waterways, and NOAA trust resources.
Which NOAA program offered this funding?
The opportunity was offered through NOAA's Marine Debris Program (MDP).
What law authorizes this program?
The program is authorized under the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.).
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to support community-driven, on-the-ground work that produces measurable ecological benefits by preventing, assessing, and removing marine debris and improving habitats and NOAA trust resources, while also delivering social benefits through stewardship and community engagement.
What types of projects were expected to be competitive under this solicitation?
Projects were expected to have strong habitat-oriented components, particularly hands-on removal of marine debris and derelict fishing gear, and to go beyond one-time cleanups by contributing to longer-term habitat improvement and restoration outcomes for living marine resource habitats.
Does NOAA emphasize anything beyond cleanup activities?
Yes. NOAA emphasized longer-term habitat improvement and restoration outcomes, building public awareness about marine debris impacts, and strengthening community capacity to address debris issues over time rather than only during a single event.
What funding instrument was used for selected projects?
Selected proposals would be implemented through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates NOAA anticipated an active partnership role during the project period rather than providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
How much total funding did NOAA anticipate for FY2009 under this competition?
NOAA anticipated up to $2,000,000 in total funding available under this competition.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
NOAA noted that typical individual awards were expected to fall in the $15,000 to $150,000 range.
What were the published minimum and maximum award amounts?
The published minimum (floor) award amount was $15,000 and the maximum (ceiling) award amount was $250,000.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
What activity areas did this opportunity align with?
The opportunity aligns with activity areas that include community development, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the announcement requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for profit) organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, international organizations, and organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments.
Were federal agencies or federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Applications from federal agencies and federal employees were explicitly not accepted.
Could federal agencies participate in any way?
Yes. Federal agencies were encouraged to collaborate with eligible partners such as states, nongovernmental organizations, national service clubs, or youth corps organizations.
Did NOAA encourage participation from specific types of institutions or communities?
Yes. NOAA highlighted a commitment to broadening participation from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas, and it encouraged proposals that involved these entities.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 31, 2008.
How were applications primarily required to be submitted?
Applications were primarily required to be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing date.
Were hard copy submissions allowed?
Yes. For applicants without internet access, hard copy submissions were permitted.
What were the requirements for hard copy submissions?
Hard copy submissions had to include an SF-424 form with an original ink signature and be postmarked (or handed to a delivery service with documentation/receipt) by October 31, 2008.
Were faxed or emailed applications accepted?
No. Faxed or emailed applications were not accepted.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2008 and archived on November 30, 2008.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NMFS HCPO 2009 2001501.
Who was the listed agency contact for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926.
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