Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2015 2004319
Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2015 2004319
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2015 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach" 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 Dec 5, 2014 and posted on Dec 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses State governments 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 Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2015 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS ORR 2015 2004319) is a competitive federal funding call from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA's Marine Debris Program. Its central goal is to reduce marine debris before it enters waterways and the ocean by supporting education and outreach efforts that influence day-to-day decisions and community practices. Rather than funding cleanup as the main purpose, NOAA is looking for projects that help people understand the marine debris problem and adopt behaviors that prevent trash and other debris from becoming pollution in the first place.
The program is designed to fund practical, public-facing prevention activities. Competitive proposals are expected to promote behavior change that reduces litter and improper disposal, develop and implement prevention activities with key groups such as students, teachers, industries, and the broader public, and create opportunities for direct public participation through hands-on activities. Examples mentioned include small-scale shoreline cleanups with students or similar engagement activities, but the emphasis remains on using these experiences as educational tools that drive prevention, not on large removal operations.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA anticipates an active federal role in the project beyond simply issuing a grant. A one-to-one cost share match is required for all proposals, so applicants must bring non-federal match equal to the amount requested from NOAA. The total funding expected to be available for FY 2015 is up to $750,000, contingent on appropriations, with an anticipated five to twelve awards.
Award sizes are tightly defined. NOAA will not accept proposals with budgets under $15,000 or over $100,000. Typical awards are expected to fall in the $30,000 to $75,000 range. Projects must propose a performance period of one to two years, reflecting NOAA's intent to fund efforts that can be implemented quickly while still allowing enough time to reach audiences, deliver programming, and show measurable outcomes.
This solicitation is explicitly focused on prevention through education and outreach, and it excludes several categories that applicants sometimes associate with marine debris work. It is not intended to support large-scale debris removal projects, engineered mechanisms designed to physically reduce debris (such as catchment basins), or scientific research. In other words, the strongest applications will prioritize communication, community engagement, training, and other interventions that stop debris at the source.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and governments: state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The program is listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation), and the activity categories align with environment, natural resources, and related science and technology and research and development, though the specific focus here is applied education and outreach rather than research.
The opportunity was posted December 5, 2014, with an application deadline of January 15, 2015, and an archive date of February 14, 2015. NOAA signaled that competition would be strong because requested funding typically exceeds available funds. For additional program background, NOAA directs applicants to the Marine Debris Program website (http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/). For access issues or help with the full announcement, the listed contact is Alison Hammer Weingast at 301-713-2989 x206.
FY2015 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach (NOAA NOS ORR 2015 2004319) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY2015 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS ORR 2015 2004319), a competitive federal funding call from the U.S. Department of Commerce administered through NOAA's Marine Debris Program.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to reduce marine debris before it enters waterways and the ocean by supporting education and outreach efforts that influence day-to-day decisions and community practices. The focus is on prevention at the source, not primarily on removing debris after it appears.
What types of projects is NOAA trying to fund?
NOAA is seeking practical, public-facing prevention activities that help people understand the marine debris problem and adopt behaviors that reduce litter and improper disposal. Competitive proposals are expected to promote behavior change and deliver education and outreach to key groups such as students, teachers, industries, and the broader public.
Is behavior change an expectation for proposals?
Yes. Proposals are expected to promote behavior change that reduces littering and improper disposal, with prevention outcomes as a key emphasis.
Are hands-on activities allowed, like shoreline cleanups?
Yes, hands-on activities can be included, and examples mentioned include small-scale shoreline cleanups with students or similar engagement activities. However, these activities should be used as educational tools that drive prevention behaviors, not as large debris removal operations.
Does this program fund cleanups as the main project purpose?
No. The solicitation is focused on prevention through education and outreach. Cleanups may be included only in a limited, small-scale way when they are clearly framed as part of an education/outreach strategy aimed at preventing debris.
What types of projects are explicitly not supported?
The opportunity is not intended to support large-scale debris removal projects, engineered mechanisms designed to physically reduce debris (such as catchment basins), or scientific research.
Does NOAA consider engineered solutions like catchment basins eligible?
No. Engineered mechanisms designed to physically reduce debris, including catchment basins, are listed as excluded from the intended scope.
Is scientific research eligible under this opportunity?
No. Scientific research is specifically excluded. The focus is applied education and outreach rather than research.
What funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which means NOAA anticipates an active federal role in the project beyond simply issuing an award.
Is cost share or match required?
Yes. A one-to-one cost share match is required for all proposals. Applicants must provide non-federal match equal to the amount requested from NOAA.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
Up to $750,000 is expected to be available for FY 2015, contingent on appropriations.
How many awards does NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making five to twelve awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
NOAA will not accept proposals with budgets under $15,000 or over $100,000.
What is the typical award size range?
Typical awards are expected to fall in the $30,000 to $75,000 range.
How long can the project period be?
Projects must propose a performance period of one to two years.
Why is the performance period limited to one to two years?
The solicitation indicates NOAA's intent to fund efforts that can be implemented quickly, while still allowing enough time to reach audiences, deliver programming, and show measurable outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. Both small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed among eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included in the eligible applicant categories.
Are nonprofits required to be 501(c)(3) organizations?
No. The eligibility description includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
What areas or categories does this program align with?
The activity categories align with environment and natural resources and related science and technology and research and development, with this particular opportunity emphasizing applied education and outreach rather than research.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 5, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 14, 2015.
How competitive is this opportunity expected to be?
NOAA indicated competition would be strong because requested funding typically exceeds the funds available.
Where can applicants find more background on NOAA's Marine Debris Program?
NOAA directs applicants to the Marine Debris Program website: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/
Who is the contact for access issues or help with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Alison Hammer Weingast at 301-713-2989 x206.
What should a strong proposal emphasize based on the solicitation?
Based on the stated scope and exclusions, the strongest proposals will prioritize communication, community engagement, training, and other education/outreach interventions that stop debris at the source, rather than large-scale removal, engineered capture systems, or scientific research.
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