Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2013 2003477
Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2013 2003477
- The Department of Commerce in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2013 Community based Marine Debris Removal" 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 Oct 31, 2012 and posted on Aug 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 7, 2012. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non profit organizations, commercial (for profit) organizations, and state, local and tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources within the United States and Territories. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2013 Community based Marine Debris Removal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS HCPO 2013 2003477) was a discretionary NOAA funding competition run through the Department of Commerce to support locally driven projects that remove marine debris and improve coastal habitats. The program sits under the NOAA Marine Debris Program, which is authorized by the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.). Funding flowed through NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration within the National Ocean Service, and the competition was administered in part in partnership with the NOAA Restoration Center's Community based Restoration Program. Awards were made as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expected to be actively involved with recipients during project implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The core purpose was to catalyze community based debris prevention, assessment, and especially removal efforts that produce measurable ecological improvements. NOAA emphasized projects with strong on-the-ground habitat restoration outcomes tied directly to removing marine debris, including the removal of derelict fishing gear. Beyond the physical cleanup, the solicitation highlighted broader public benefits: projects were expected to deliver social value to local communities (such as safer and cleaner waterways, volunteer engagement, and community stewardship) while also creating longer-term habitat improvements that support NOAA trust resources. Another explicit goal was to build knowledge and awareness about marine debris by improving understanding of debris types, sources, and impacts, and by helping communities recognize how debris harms living marine resource habitats.
Funding for FY2013 was expected to total up to $2,000,000, with about 10 awards anticipated. Individual award sizes were typically in the $15,000 to $150,000 range, with an award floor of $15,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to the table (cash or eligible in-kind support, depending on the detailed announcement requirements). The opportunity was listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation) and categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting NOAA's interest in pairing field removal with documentation, assessment, and learning that can inform future conservation work.
Eligibility was broad but focused on non-federal entities capable of delivering tangible benefits to NOAA trust resources within the United States and its territories. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal employees were explicitly not eligible to apply. The timeline for the competition shows it was posted on August 10, 2012, with an original closing date of November 1, 2012, later extended to November 7, 2012. The archive date was December 1, 2012.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, NOAA provided a contact point through the NOAA Restoration Center, directing inquiries to Tom Barry at the NOAA Restoration Center (F/HC3) in Silver Spring, Maryland, with applications referenced as "MDP Project Applications."
FY2013 Community based Marine Debris Removal (NOAA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is this funding opportunity?
This was the FY2013 Community based Marine Debris Removal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS HCPO 2013 2003477), a discretionary NOAA funding competition run through the U.S. Department of Commerce. It supported locally driven projects to remove marine debris and improve coastal habitats.
Which NOAA program offered this opportunity?
The opportunity sat under the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
What law authorized the program?
The NOAA Marine Debris Program is authorized by the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.).
Which NOAA office managed the funding flow?
Funding flowed through NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration within the National Ocean Service.
Was this competition administered with any partners inside NOAA?
Yes. The competition was administered in part in partnership with the NOAA Restoration Center's Community based Restoration Program.
What type of award was used?
Awards were made as cooperative agreements.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
It means NOAA expected to be actively involved with recipients during project implementation, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What was the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose was to catalyze community based debris prevention, assessment, and especially removal efforts that produce measurable ecological improvements.
What kinds of projects were emphasized?
NOAA emphasized on-the-ground habitat restoration outcomes tied directly to removing marine debris, including removal of derelict fishing gear.
Were projects expected to deliver benefits beyond cleanup?
Yes. The solicitation highlighted broader public benefits, including social value to local communities such as safer and cleaner waterways, volunteer engagement, and community stewardship, along with longer-term habitat improvements that support NOAA trust resources.
Did NOAA expect learning or documentation components?
Yes. An explicit goal was to build knowledge and awareness about marine debris by improving understanding of debris types, sources, and impacts, and helping communities recognize how debris harms living marine resource habitats.
How much total funding was expected for FY2013?
Total funding for FY2013 was expected to be up to $2,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
Approximately 10 awards were anticipated.
What was the typical award size?
Individual award sizes were typically in the $15,000 to $150,000 range.
Was there a minimum award amount?
Yes. The award floor was $15,000.
Was there a maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling was $150,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to the project (cash or eligible in-kind support, depending on the detailed announcement requirements).
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting NOAA's interest in pairing field removal with documentation, assessment, and learning to inform future conservation work.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but focused on non-federal entities capable of delivering tangible benefits to NOAA trust resources within the United States and its territories. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies were explicitly not eligible to apply.
Are federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Federal employees were explicitly not eligible to apply.
Where did projects need to provide benefits?
Projects needed to deliver tangible benefits to NOAA trust resources within the United States and its territories.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 10, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was November 1, 2012, and it was later extended to November 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 1, 2012.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
NOAA provided a contact point through the NOAA Restoration Center. Inquiries were directed to Tom Barry at the NOAA Restoration Center (F/HC3) in Silver Spring, Maryland.
How should applications be referenced when contacting NOAA?
Applications were referenced as "MDP Project Applications."
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