Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2015 2004213
Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2015 2004213
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment information and statistics natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2015 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 Sep 17, 2014 and posted on Sep 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 17, 2014. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2015 Community based Marine Debris Removal opportunity was a competitive federal funding program run through the Department of Commerce, specifically NOAA's Marine Debris Program, with administration support through the NOAA Restoration Center's Community based Restoration Program. It was designed to jump start and strengthen locally driven projects that prevent, assess, and remove marine debris in ways that produce clear, on the ground habitat restoration results. The focus was not only on picking up trash, but on removing debris in a manner that directly improves coastal habitats and waterways and provides measurable benefits to NOAA trust resources, including living marine resources and the habitats they depend on. A major emphasis was placed on practical removal work, including the removal of derelict fishing gear, which is often a persistent source of entanglement and habitat damage.
Projects supported under this solicitation were expected to be community based and restoration oriented, meaning applicants needed to show strong local engagement and a credible plan to implement debris removal that leads to long term ecological improvement. NOAA also framed the program as a way to build awareness about marine debris impacts and to contribute to better understanding of debris types and their effects. In practice, that means competitive proposals would typically connect removal activities to broader conservation outcomes, such as improved habitat function, reduced hazards to wildlife, and protection of coastal and marine ecosystems that NOAA manages or has stewardship responsibilities for.
Awards were to be issued as cooperative agreements, which generally indicates NOAA anticipated substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on project design, monitoring approaches, reporting, or alignment with program priorities). For FY2015, NOAA expected a total of up to $2,000,000 to be available across the competition, with an estimated 15 awards. While typical awards were projected to fall in the $50,000 to $150,000 range, the published award floor was $15,000 and the award ceiling was $350,000, allowing both smaller local efforts and more complex removal and restoration projects to compete. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to bring non federal contributions to the table, whether in cash, allowable in kind support, or other qualifying match as defined in the full announcement.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations that might realistically lead coastal restoration and debris removal work. Eligible applicants included state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and businesses, including small businesses and other for profit entities. The funding was listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation), and the activity categories associated with the opportunity included education, environment, information and statistics, and natural resources, reflecting NOAA's interest in both tangible habitat outcomes and improved knowledge about debris.
Key administrative details for the FY2015 round were as follows: the funding opportunity number was NOAA NMFS HCPO 2015 2004213, the opportunity category was discretionary, and it was posted on September 16, 2014 with an application deadline of November 17, 2014 (the archive date was December 17, 2014). Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Tom Barry at 301 427 8653.
FY2015 Community-based Marine Debris Removal (NOAA) - FAQs
What is the FY2015 Community-based Marine Debris Removal opportunity?
It was a competitive federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Marine Debris Program, with administration support from the NOAA Restoration Center's Community-based Restoration Program. The program funded locally driven projects to prevent, assess, and remove marine debris with clear, on-the-ground habitat restoration results.
Which agency administered this grant program?
The opportunity was administered under the Department of Commerce via NOAA, specifically NOAA's Marine Debris Program, with administration support through the NOAA Restoration Center's Community-based Restoration Program.
What was the primary goal of the program?
The primary goal was to jump start and strengthen community-based projects that prevent, assess, and remove marine debris in ways that directly improve coastal habitats and waterways and produce measurable restoration outcomes.
Was the program focused only on picking up trash?
No. The focus was on removing marine debris in a way that directly improves habitats and waterways and provides measurable benefits to NOAA trust resources, including living marine resources and the habitats they depend on.
What types of marine debris did NOAA emphasize removing?
A major emphasis was placed on practical removal work, including the removal of derelict fishing gear, which NOAA noted is often a persistent source of wildlife entanglement and habitat damage.
What does it mean that projects were expected to be "community-based"?
Projects were expected to demonstrate strong local engagement and be locally driven, showing that the applicant had meaningful community involvement and a realistic plan to carry out debris removal activities.
What does it mean that projects were expected to be "restoration oriented"?
It means proposals needed to connect debris removal to long-term ecological improvement, with clear on-the-ground habitat restoration results rather than removal as a stand-alone cleanup activity.
What kinds of outcomes were competitive proposals expected to show?
Competitive proposals would typically tie debris removal to broader conservation outcomes such as improved habitat function, reduced hazards to wildlife, and protection of coastal and marine ecosystems that NOAA manages or has stewardship responsibilities for.
Did the program include education or awareness components?
Yes. NOAA framed the program as a way to build awareness about marine debris impacts and contribute to better understanding of debris types and their effects, alongside tangible restoration outcomes.
What award instrument was used for funding?
Awards were to be issued as cooperative agreements, indicating NOAA anticipated substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination related to project design, monitoring approaches, reporting, or alignment with program priorities).
How much total funding was expected to be available in FY2015?
NOAA expected up to $2,000,000 total to be available across the competition.
How many awards did NOAA estimate making?
NOAA estimated approximately 15 awards for the FY2015 round.
What was the typical award size?
Typical awards were projected to fall in the $50,000 to $150,000 range.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The published award floor was $15,000 and the award ceiling was $350,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to provide non-federal contributions such as cash and/or allowable in-kind support (or other qualifying match as defined in the full announcement).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and businesses, including small businesses and other for-profit entities.
Were tribes eligible applicants?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
Were universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education were eligible applicants.
Were nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits were eligible, including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Were for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Businesses, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, were eligible applicants.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The funding was listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
What activity categories were associated with the opportunity?
The activity categories included education, environment, information and statistics, and natural resources, reflecting both habitat outcomes and improved knowledge about debris.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NMFS HCPO 2015 2004213.
What was the opportunity category?
The opportunity category was discretionary.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was posted on September 16, 2014, and the application deadline was November 17, 2014.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was December 17, 2014.
Who should applicants have contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Tom Barry at 301-427-8653.
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