Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003594
Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003594
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2013 Marine Debris Research 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 Jan 25, 2013 and posted on Jan 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2013. (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 $200,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2013 Marine Debris Research Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003594) is a competitive NOAA grant program run through the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) within the Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service, under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program is grounded in the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq., as amended), and it supports research that helps NOAA address marine debris impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety across U.S. waters and the Great Lakes. NOAA uses a regulatory definition of marine debris that focuses on persistent, manufactured or processed solid materials that enter these environments either directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, including through abandonment or improper disposal (referenced as 15 CFR Part 909).
This particular funding announcement is narrowly aimed at strengthening the scientific evidence base around two related topics: (1) the persistence of marine debris in the environment and (2) the chemical impacts associated with marine debris. NOAA is specifically looking for original, hypothesis-driven research projects, with an emphasis on work that tackles focus areas that have not already been addressed to strong scientific standards. In other words, the intent is not to fund general monitoring or descriptive efforts unless they are built around clear research questions and rigorous methods that push the science forward. Just as important, NOAA makes it clear that this is not an outreach, education, or debris removal solicitation; proposals centered on those activities are outside the scope. The central goal is to advance the state of the science on how debris persists, degrades, and interacts chemically with the environment and organisms.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant instrument (not a contract), under an activity category aligned with environment, science and technology, and other research and development. NOAA anticipated making about 10 awards. The total funding expected to be available for FY2013 marine debris research grants was up to $500,000, with typical individual award amounts ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 (the published award floor is $25,000 and the ceiling is $200,000). NOAA also notes that demand is expected to exceed available funds, meaning the selection process is expected to be highly competitive. In addition, the announcement states that funding depends on the availability of FY2013 appropriations, so awards are contingent on final budget outcomes.
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of organizations: institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial/for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments, as long as the proposed project has the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources. The grant is associated with CFDA number 11.463 (Habitat Conservation). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the announcement requirements. Projects selected under this competition would be carried out through a grant awarded to the successful institution.
Key dates for the opportunity were posted and created on January 25, 2013, with an application deadline (original and current) of February 28, 2013, and an archive date of March 30, 2013. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Nancy Wallace at 301-713-2989.
FAQs: FY2013 Marine Debris Research Grants (NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003594)
What is the FY2013 Marine Debris Research Grants opportunity?
It is a competitive NOAA grant opportunity run through the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) within the Office of Response and Restoration (ORR), National Ocean Service (NOS), under the U.S. Department of Commerce. This opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003594.
What law or authority supports this grant program?
The program is grounded in the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq., as amended).
What is NOAA's definition of "marine debris" for this opportunity?
NOAA uses a regulatory definition focused on persistent, manufactured or processed solid materials that enter the marine environment and the Great Lakes either directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, including through abandonment or improper disposal, as referenced in 15 CFR Part 909.
What are the main research topics NOAA is looking to fund under this announcement?
This announcement is narrowly aimed at strengthening the scientific evidence base around two related topics: (1) the persistence of marine debris in the environment and (2) the chemical impacts associated with marine debris.
What is the overall goal of the funded projects?
The central goal is to advance the state of the science on how marine debris persists, degrades, and interacts chemically with the environment and organisms, in ways that help NOAA address impacts to the marine environment and navigation safety across U.S. waters and the Great Lakes.
What types of projects does NOAA want to see (research style and rigor)?
NOAA is specifically looking for original, hypothesis-driven research projects. The opportunity emphasizes work that addresses focus areas that have not already been addressed to strong scientific standards, and it discourages general monitoring or purely descriptive efforts unless they are built around clear research questions and rigorous methods that meaningfully advance the science.
Are outreach, education, or marine debris removal projects eligible under this solicitation?
No. NOAA states that this is not an outreach, education, or debris removal solicitation, and proposals centered on those activities are outside the scope of this funding announcement.
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity uses a grant instrument (not a contract) and is categorized as discretionary funding.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is aligned with environment, science and technology, and other research and development.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making about 10 awards under this opportunity.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The total funding expected to be available for FY2013 marine debris research grants was up to $500,000.
What is the typical award size, and what are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Typical individual award amounts were expected to range from $25,000 to $200,000. The published award floor is $25,000 and the award ceiling is $200,000.
How competitive is this grant opportunity?
NOAA indicated that demand was expected to exceed available funds, meaning the selection process was expected to be highly competitive.
Is funding guaranteed once a proposal is selected?
Awards are contingent on the availability of FY2013 appropriations. The announcement notes that funding depends on final budget outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial/for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments, as long as the proposed project has the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources.
Does the proposed project have to benefit anything specific?
Yes. Eligibility is tied to whether the proposed project has the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the announcement requirements.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The grant is associated with CFDA number 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
What environments or geographic areas are relevant to the research focus?
The program supports research that helps NOAA address marine debris impacts across U.S. waters and the Great Lakes.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was created and posted on January 25, 2013. The application deadline (original and current) was February 28, 2013. The archive date was March 30, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Nancy Wallace, reachable at 301-713-2989.
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