Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NFA NFAPO 2016 2004791
Apply for NOAA NFA NFAPO 2016 2004791
- The DOC in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2016 to FY2017 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.015.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2015 and posted on Dec 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2017. (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 $1.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2016 to FY2017 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NFA NFAPO 2016 2004791) is a Department of Commerce (DOC) discretionary funding notice through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is designed as an open, umbrella-style solicitation for proposals that support NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, particularly in areas tied to environmental science, natural resources, and broader research and development. A key point in the notice is that it is not intended to provide new funding for projects that are already being supported under existing NOAA awards. Instead, it functions as a pathway for NOAA to request and review applications for new or special projects and programs that align with NOAA priorities, while also laying out public-facing guidance on how proposals will be selected and how resulting awards will be administered.
The opportunity supports two main federal assistance instruments: grants and cooperative agreements. In practical terms, this means NOAA may either fund projects where the recipient carries out the work largely independently (grant) or projects where NOAA expects substantial involvement in the execution, coordination, or oversight of the work (cooperative agreement). The activity focus is broadly categorized under Environment, Natural Resources, and Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is listed under CFDA 11.015, indicating it falls under NOAA-related financial assistance programming.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes most common applicant types involved in research, public service, and applied environmental work. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments (including townships), special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without), individuals, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and additional eligible categories as clarified in the notice's eligibility section. This breadth signals that NOAA is looking for a wide range of capable performers, from universities and public agencies to nonprofits and private-sector entities, provided the proposed work clearly supports NOAA mission-driven outcomes.
The announcement was posted on December 30, 2015, with an application window extending through September 30, 2017 (both the original and current closing dates reflect September 30, 2017). That timeframe suggests NOAA intended the BAA to serve as a standing solicitation over multiple fiscal years, allowing applicants to submit proposals during the open period as NOAA identifies needs and funding availability. The notice also emphasizes its role in transparency: it communicates to the public not only what NOAA is seeking, but also the general guidelines NOAA uses to evaluate proposals and manage discretionary awards made under the BAA.
The published fields show an award ceiling of 1 and an expected number of awards of 1, but those values in broad announcements can sometimes reflect system-entry placeholders rather than a realistic cap on project budgets or the total number of awards made under the overall BAA framework. The more reliable takeaway from the text is the purpose and structure: NOAA is soliciting applications for special projects and programs aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, using discretionary financial assistance mechanisms, and providing applicants with a clear statement of the selection and administrative approach NOAA will use for proposals submitted under this broad agency solicitation.
FY2016 to FY2017 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (NOAA-NFA-NFAPO-2016-2004791) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY2016 to FY2017 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NFA NFAPO 2016 2004791. It is a Department of Commerce (DOC) discretionary funding notice issued through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
What is the purpose of NOAA using a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)?
The BAA is designed as an open, umbrella-style solicitation for proposals that support NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. It serves as a public-facing pathway for NOAA to request and review applications for new or special projects and programs aligned with NOAA priorities, and it describes general guidance on how proposals will be selected and how awards will be administered.
What kinds of topics or project areas does this BAA cover?
The activity focus is broadly categorized under Environment, Natural Resources, and Science and Technology and other Research and Development. Overall, the BAA is aimed at work tied to environmental science, natural resources, and broader research and development that supports NOAA mission-driven outcomes.
Is this opportunity intended to fund ongoing projects that already have NOAA support?
No. A key point in the notice is that it is not intended to provide new funding for projects that are already being supported under existing NOAA awards. Instead, it is intended for new or special projects and programs that align with NOAA priorities.
What types of federal assistance instruments may NOAA use under this opportunity?
This opportunity supports two main federal assistance instruments: grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
In practical terms, a grant generally supports projects where the recipient carries out the work largely independently. A cooperative agreement generally supports projects where NOAA expects substantial involvement in the execution, coordination, or oversight of the work.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.015, indicating it falls under NOAA-related financial assistance programming.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad. Eligible applicants include:
- State, county, and local governments (including townships)
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations (with 501(c)(3) status and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Additional eligible categories as clarified in the notice's eligibility section
Does NOAA appear to be limiting applicants to universities or government agencies only?
No. The eligibility list includes a wide range of applicant types, including nonprofits, individuals, and private-sector entities (both for-profit organizations and small businesses), as long as the proposed work supports NOAA mission goals.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on December 30, 2015.
What is the application window for this BAA?
The application window extends through September 30, 2017. The published information indicates both the original and current closing dates reflect September 30, 2017.
Does the long open period mean NOAA intended this to function as a standing solicitation?
Yes. The timeframe suggests NOAA intended the BAA to serve as a standing solicitation over multiple fiscal years, allowing applicants to submit proposals during the open period as NOAA identifies needs and funding availability.
What does the notice say about how proposals will be reviewed or selected?
The notice emphasizes transparency and indicates it provides general public-facing guidance on how proposals will be selected, along with general guidelines NOAA uses to evaluate proposals and manage discretionary awards under the BAA.
What does the notice say about how resulting awards will be administered?
The BAA states it lays out public-facing guidance on how resulting awards will be administered, as part of NOAA's approach to transparency for discretionary financial assistance under this umbrella solicitation.
The listing shows an award ceiling of 1 and an expected number of awards of 1. Does that mean only one award is possible?
Not necessarily. The published fields show an award ceiling of 1 and an expected number of awards of 1, but the notice indicates that in broad announcements these values can sometimes reflect system-entry placeholders rather than a realistic cap on project budgets or the total number of awards made under the overall BAA framework.
What is the most reliable takeaway about funding limits and award counts from the information provided?
Based on the description, the more reliable takeaway is the purpose and structure of the BAA (an umbrella solicitation for special projects aligned with NOAA priorities) rather than the posted numeric fields, which may be placeholders.
What is NOAA trying to accomplish with this BAA overall?
NOAA is seeking applications for new or special projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, using discretionary financial assistance (grants and cooperative agreements), while providing transparency about general selection and administration practices.
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