Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2002962
Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2002962
- 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 "John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program) for Fiscal Year 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.439 Marine Mammal Data Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2011 and posted on Jun 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All eligible applicants must currently be an active, authorized participant or researcher in the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Eligible applicants must be 1) Stranding Agreement (SA) holders or their designee organizations 2) holders of researcher authorization letters issued by a NMFS Regional Administrator or 3) an eligible Federal, state, or local government personnel or tribal personnel (pursuant to MMPA Section 109(h) (16 U.S.C. 1379(h)). Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. See full description of Eligibility in the Full Funding Opportunity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program) for Fiscal Year 2012 is a NOAA-administered funding opportunity run through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to strengthen the nation-wide capacity to respond to stranded marine mammals and to improve the quality and usefulness of stranding-related health data. It sits under NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program responsibilities established by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which tasks NMFS with facilitating the collection and sharing of reference data on stranded marine mammals and tracking broader health trends in wild marine mammal populations. In practical terms, the program is meant to keep the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network functioning effectively while also encouraging targeted research that uses stranding and rehabilitation data to answer important questions about why strandings occur, what they indicate about population health, and which response or rehabilitation practices work best.
The grant supports three main categories of work. First, it can cover basic operational needs tied directly to responding to strandings, treating animals, and collecting standardized information from both live and dead stranded marine mammals. This includes the kinds of on-the-ground capabilities that allow authorized network members to mobilize quickly, handle animals safely, and document events in a way that makes the data valuable over time and across regions. Second, it can fund scientific research designed to address questions about strandings, marine mammal health, or rehabilitation methods, specifically when those projects are built around data and samples derived from stranded or rehabilitated animals. Third, it can support facility operations when those operations are directly related to recovering, treating, and collecting data from stranded animals. Overall, the emphasis is not just on rescue work in the moment, but also on building a stronger evidence base so the stranding network contributes to long-term understanding of marine mammal health and conservation challenges.
For FY 2012, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using either a grant or cooperative agreement funding instrument, and it is listed under CFDA 11.439 (Marine Mammal Data Program). The total estimated funding amount is $4,000,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per award. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to provide non-federal resources in support of the project as part of eligibility and competitiveness, consistent with the full funding announcement details.
Eligibility is intentionally narrow because the program is designed to fund work conducted within the authorized national response framework. Applicants must already be active, authorized participants or researchers within the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Eligible applicants include: (1) holders of Stranding Agreements (SA) or organizations designated by SA holders, (2) individuals or entities holding researcher authorization letters issued by a NMFS Regional Administrator, and (3) eligible federal, state, local, or tribal government personnel operating under Marine Mammal Protection Act section 109(h). While certain government personnel can be eligible in that specific 109(h) context, federal agencies or federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice. The full announcement provides the controlling definitions and any additional conditions applicants must meet.
Key dates for this FY 2012 competition show the opportunity posted on June 2, 2011, with an application closing deadline of October 5, 2011 (both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was archived on November 4, 2011. Applicants were directed to consult the full funding announcement for complete application instructions and for updates from prior years, since NMFS indicated that some information changed relative to the previous cycle and that the document should be read in its entirety before submitting a proposal.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued by the Department of Commerce through NOAA/NMFS, and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2002962. The activity focus spans environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting the blend of immediate response capacity-building and applied research grounded in stranding network operations. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, a listed point of contact was provided for application download issues (Michelle Ordono), underscoring that the definitive requirements, formatting rules, and submission mechanics are contained in the full announcement referenced by the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program)?
The Prescott Grant Program is a NOAA-administered funding opportunity run through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). For Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, it is designed to strengthen the nation-wide capacity to respond to stranded marine mammals and to improve the quality and usefulness of stranding-related health data.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA/NMFS (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / National Marine Fisheries Service).
What is the purpose of the program in practical terms?
In practical terms, the program aims to keep the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network functioning effectively while also encouraging targeted research that uses stranding and rehabilitation data. The goal is to better understand why strandings occur, what they indicate about population health, and which response or rehabilitation practices work best.
What legal or programmatic authority is this grant associated with?
The program sits under NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program responsibilities established by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. NMFS is tasked with facilitating the collection and sharing of reference data on stranded marine mammals and tracking broader health trends in wild marine mammal populations.
What types of projects or activities can be funded?
The grant supports three main categories of work:
- Stranding response operations: Basic operational needs tied directly to responding to strandings, treating animals, and collecting standardized information from both live and dead stranded marine mammals.
- Stranding- and rehabilitation-based research: Scientific research addressing questions about strandings, marine mammal health, or rehabilitation methods, specifically when built around data and samples derived from stranded or rehabilitated animals.
- Facility operations related to stranded animals: Facility operations when those operations are directly related to recovering, treating, and collecting data from stranded animals.
Is the program only about rescue and rehabilitation?
No. While rescue and response capacity are a major focus, the program also emphasizes building a stronger evidence base. It supports projects that improve standardized data collection and research that uses stranding and rehabilitation data to inform long-term understanding of marine mammal health and conservation challenges.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.439 (Marine Mammal Data Program).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS PRPO 2012 2002962.
What funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
For FY 2012, the program is described as a discretionary funding opportunity using either a grant or a cooperative agreement funding instrument.
How much total funding is expected to be available for FY 2012?
The total estimated funding amount for FY 2012 is $4,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect to provide non-federal resources in support of the project, consistent with the full funding announcement details.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally narrow and limited to active, authorized participants or researchers within the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Eligible applicants include:
- Holders of Stranding Agreements (SA) or organizations designated by SA holders
- Individuals or entities holding researcher authorization letters issued by a NMFS Regional Administrator
- Eligible federal, state, local, or tribal government personnel operating under Marine Mammal Protection Act section 109(h)
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to receive funding?
No. Federal agencies or federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice.
Does eligibility require being part of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network?
Yes. Applicants must already be active, authorized participants or researchers within the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
What is a Stranding Agreement (SA) in the context of this opportunity?
The notice identifies Stranding Agreement (SA) holders as eligible applicants, and it also allows organizations designated by SA holders to apply. The full funding announcement contains the controlling definitions and any additional conditions.
What is a researcher authorization letter and who issues it?
A researcher authorization letter is an authorization issued by a NMFS Regional Administrator. Individuals or entities holding these letters are listed as eligible applicants under the notice.
What does Marine Mammal Protection Act section 109(h) have to do with eligibility?
The notice states that eligible federal, state, local, or tribal government personnel operating under Marine Mammal Protection Act section 109(h) may be eligible applicants in that specific context.
When was this FY 2012 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 2, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing deadline was October 5, 2011 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on November 4, 2011.
What topic areas does the opportunity cover?
The activity focus spans environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting the blend of response capacity-building and applied research grounded in stranding network operations.
Where are the complete requirements and application instructions found?
Applicants were directed to consult the full funding announcement for complete application instructions. NMFS also indicated that some information changed relative to the previous cycle and that the document should be read in its entirety before submitting a proposal.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
A point of contact was provided for application download issues: Michelle Ordono. The notice emphasizes that definitive requirements, formatting rules, and submission mechanics are contained in the full announcement referenced by the notice.
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