Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2016 2004578
Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2016 2004578
- The Department of Commerce in the community development environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2016 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 2, 2015 and posted on Aug 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 2, 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 $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 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2016 Community based Marine Debris Removal grant opportunity was offered by the Department of Commerce through the NOAA Marine Debris Program, housed within the Office of Response and Restoration in NOAA's National Ocean Service. Backed by the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958), the program set out to fund locally driven projects that prevent, assess, and remove marine debris in ways that directly improve coastal habitats and waterways and protect NOAA trust resources. The central focus of the competition was practical, on-the-ground removal work, especially projects designed to tackle medium to large scale debris problems, with a clear priority for removing derelict fishing gear because of its well-documented risks to wildlife, habitat, and navigation.
This solicitation emphasized community-based action paired with measurable environmental benefits. NOAA was looking for projects that not only remove debris but also generate longer-term ecological improvements, such as restoring habitat function, reducing ongoing entanglement risks, and improving conditions for living marine resources. In addition to cleanup outcomes, the opportunity aimed to build broader awareness of marine debris impacts and to strengthen understanding of what debris is present, where it accumulates, and how it affects ecosystems and coastal communities. In other words, successful projects were expected to combine effective removal with outcomes that help inform future management and conservation, even if the primary deliverable remained debris removal.
Awards under this competition were to be issued as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expected to have substantial involvement during the project period rather than providing a hands-off grant. The total estimated funding available was up to $2,000,000 for FY2016, with an expectation of about 12 awards. While typical award amounts were projected to fall in the $50,000 to $150,000 range, the published award floor was $15,000 and the ceiling was $350,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to plan for providing non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations that could credibly lead marine debris removal efforts. Eligible applicants included federal recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, state governments, counties, cities or townships, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The funding activity categories reflected the cross-cutting nature of marine debris work, spanning community development, environmental and natural resources efforts, and science and technology or research and development components tied to debris assessment and impact understanding. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
Key dates show this was a time-bound FY2016 competition posted on August 20, 2015, with an application deadline of November 2, 2015, and an archive date of December 2, 2015. The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS ORR 2016 2004578. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a program contact: Tom Barry, Federal Program Officer, at 301-713-4248 extension 161.
FY2016 Community-based Marine Debris Removal (NOAA) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This was the FY2016 Community-based Marine Debris Removal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Marine Debris Program. The program is housed within the Office of Response and Restoration in NOAA's National Ocean Service.
Which NOAA office or program administered the funding?
The opportunity was administered by the NOAA Marine Debris Program, which sits within the Office of Response and Restoration, NOAA National Ocean Service.
What law or authority supported this program?
The program was backed by the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958).
What was the main purpose of the competition?
The competition aimed to fund locally driven projects that prevent, assess, and remove marine debris in ways that directly improve coastal habitats and waterways and protect NOAA trust resources. The central focus was practical, on-the-ground debris removal work.
What kinds of projects were prioritized?
Projects designed to tackle medium to large scale debris problems were a priority. The solicitation also placed a clear priority on removing derelict fishing gear due to its documented risks to wildlife, habitat, and navigation.
Was the opportunity focused only on cleanup, or were other outcomes expected?
While the primary deliverable remained debris removal, NOAA emphasized community-based action paired with measurable environmental benefits. Successful projects were expected to support longer-term ecological improvements, such as restoring habitat function, reducing ongoing entanglement risks, and improving conditions for living marine resources.
Did NOAA expect projects to include assessment or learning components?
Yes. In addition to removal outcomes, the opportunity aimed to build broader awareness of marine debris impacts and strengthen understanding of what debris is present, where it accumulates, and how it affects ecosystems and coastal communities.
How would awards be issued (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards were to be issued as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expected substantial involvement during the project period rather than providing a hands-off grant.
How much total funding was available for FY2016?
The total estimated funding available was up to $2,000,000 for FY2016.
How many awards were expected?
NOAA expected to make about 12 awards under this competition.
What were the typical award sizes?
Typical award amounts 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 ceiling was $350,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to plan for providing non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations; state governments; counties; cities or townships; special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
What types of activities did the funding support (activity categories)?
The funding activity categories spanned community development; environment and natural resources; and science and technology or research and development components tied to debris assessment and impact understanding.
What CFDA program was this listed under?
This opportunity was listed under CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS ORR 2016 2004578.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 2, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 2, 2015.
Who could applicants contact for help finding the full announcement?
The notice listed Tom Barry (Federal Program Officer) as the program contact for assistance accessing the full announcement. Phone: 301-713-4248 extension 161.
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