Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS GARFO 2017 2005043
Apply for NOAA NMFS GARFO 2017 2005043
- 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 "Greater Atlantic Region Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding and Disentanglement Equipment Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 16, 2016. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Greater Atlantic Region Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding and Disentanglement Equipment Grant is a discretionary NOAA/NMFS funding opportunity run through the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), Protected Resources Division. Its purpose is to strengthen on-the-ground response capacity for marine mammal and sea turtle strandings and for disentanglement cases involving large whales and sea turtles across the Greater Atlantic Region, which NOAA defines as the coastal area from Maine through Virginia. The work supported by this grant is closely tied to NOAA Fisheries legal responsibilities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, which require the agency to protect and help recover protected species like whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and listed sea turtles in U.S. waters.
The program exists because much of the actual response work in the region is carried out by established networks of authorized, largely volunteer partner organizations. These partners respond when animals strand on beaches, are found dead or in distress, or become entangled in fishing gear or marine debris. NOAA’s goal with this specific grant is not to create new networks from scratch, but to equip and support the existing, authorized members of two main groups: the GAR Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding and Disentanglement Network and the Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at filling equipment and resource gaps that limit safe, effective, and timely response operations, whether that means recovering stranded animals, conducting health assessments, collecting samples, documenting incidents, or carrying out complex offshore disentanglements.
From the funding details provided, awards are relatively small and targeted, with an award ceiling of $20,000 and an expectation of around 15 awards. That structure signals an emphasis on tangible, mission-critical purchases or upgrades rather than long-term staffing or large research projects. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity area is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and related research and development. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.472 and was issued by the Department of Commerce through NOAA. The posting indicates a creation date of September 9, 2016, and an original closing date of November 16, 2016, with NOAA describing it as a process for applicants to submit proposals and for the agency to evaluate and recommend projects for Fiscal Year 2016 funding decisions.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others,” with the key constraint being that proposals should come from partners within the relevant NOAA-authorized stranding and disentanglement networks (as clarified in the opportunity’s additional eligibility language). The overall intent is straightforward: ensure responders in the Greater Atlantic have the specialized tools, gear, and resources needed to operate safely and effectively while meeting NOAA’s conservation and protected species mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Greater Atlantic Region Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding and Disentanglement Equipment Grant?
This is a discretionary NOAA/NMFS funding opportunity administered through the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), Protected Resources Division. The grant is designed to strengthen on-the-ground response capacity for marine mammal and sea turtle strandings and for disentanglement cases involving large whales and sea turtles in the Greater Atlantic Region.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fill equipment and resource gaps that limit safe, effective, and timely response operations. This includes supporting responders who recover stranded animals, conduct health assessments, collect samples, document incidents, and carry out offshore disentanglements.
Which geographic area does NOAA consider the "Greater Atlantic Region" for this opportunity?
For this grant, NOAA defines the Greater Atlantic Region as the coastal area from Maine through Virginia.
Which species and incident types are addressed by this program?
The work supported is tied to incidents involving protected marine mammals and sea turtles, including strandings (animals found on beaches, dead, or in distress) and disentanglements (animals entangled in fishing gear or marine debris). Species examples mentioned include whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and listed sea turtles.
Why is NOAA offering this grant?
This opportunity supports NOAA Fisheries responsibilities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, which require NOAA to protect and help recover protected species in U.S. waters. The grant focuses on enabling response partners to meet those conservation and protected species mandates in the field.
Is the program intended to create new stranding or disentanglement networks?
No. NOAA describes the goal as equipping and supporting existing, authorized partner organizations rather than creating new networks from scratch.
Which networks are specifically referenced as the focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity is aimed at authorized members of two groups: the GAR Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding and Disentanglement Network and the Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with an important constraint: proposals should come from partners within the relevant NOAA-authorized stranding and disentanglement networks (as noted in the additional eligibility language in the opportunity description).
What kinds of activities or purchases does the grant support?
Based on the opportunity description, funding is intended for specialized tools, gear, and other mission-critical equipment or resource needs that support response operations, such as equipment used for recovery, health assessments, sampling, incident documentation, and complex offshore disentanglement work.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $20,000.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
The opportunity notes an expectation of around 15 awards.
Does the award size suggest what types of projects are most appropriate?
Yes. The opportunity describes awards as relatively small and targeted, signaling an emphasis on tangible, mission-critical purchases or upgrades rather than long-term staffing needs or large research projects.
Which federal agency and office are responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the Department of Commerce through NOAA (NOAA/NMFS) and is run through the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), Protected Resources Division.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.472.
What is the activity area or program category?
The activity area is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and related research and development.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the listed dates?
The posting indicates a creation date of September 9, 2016, and an original closing date of November 16, 2016.
How does NOAA describe the selection process for this opportunity?
NOAA describes it as a process where applicants submit proposals and the agency evaluates and recommends projects for Fiscal Year 2016 funding decisions.
What problem is this grant trying to solve for responders?
It targets practical equipment and resource gaps that can slow down response, reduce effectiveness, or create safety limitations during stranding response and disentanglement operations.
How does this grant relate to volunteer or partner organizations?
The opportunity exists in part because much of the response work in the region is carried out by established networks of authorized, largely volunteer partner organizations. The grant is intended to support those partners with equipment and resources needed to do the work safely and effectively.
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