Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2014 2003782
Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2014 2003782
- The Department of Commerce in the 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 2014" 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 Jun 17, 2013 and posted on Jun 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 7, 2013. (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 $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 or 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 in the DOC or Department of the Interior (DOI) are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice.
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Opportunity Summary:
The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program) for Fiscal Year 2014 is a competitive NOAA program run through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the Department of Commerce. It sits within NMFSs Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, which is authorized by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The broader purpose of that national program is to improve how the United States responds to stranded marine mammals and to strengthen the collection and sharing of reference data on strandings and marine mammal health trends in the wild. In practical terms, this grant opportunity is designed to keep the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network functioning effectively and to help the network generate better science and better outcomes for rescued animals.
The FY 2014 Prescott Grant Program focuses on three main funding aims. First, it supports the basic operational needs of stranding network organizations so they can respond to strandings, treat live animals when appropriate, and collect consistent data and samples from both live and dead stranded marine mammals. Second, it funds scientific research projects that use stranding and rehabilitation data to answer questions about why strandings happen, what they indicate about population health, and which rehabilitation or treatment techniques work best. Third, it supports facility operations that are directly tied to recovering, treating, and collecting data from stranded marine mammals, meaning the facility-related work must be clearly connected to stranding response and associated data and sample collection rather than general organizational overhead.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding program and can be awarded either as a grant or as a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of federal involvement anticipated during the project. The program is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is tied to CFDA number 11.439 (Marine Mammal Data Program). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants need to plan for non-federal contributions as part of their budget structure rather than assuming NOAA will cover 100 percent of project costs.
Funding details for this particular announcement include an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $0, which signals that individual awards can vary widely based on proposal scope and available appropriations. The announcement was posted on June 17, 2013, with an application deadline of October 7, 2013, and it was later archived on November 6, 2013. The notice emphasizes that applicants should read the full document closely because some elements changed from the prior year, and NOAA explains in the announcement how to submit proposals and how NMFS will decide which proposals receive funding.
Eligibility is tightly connected to active participation in the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network. To apply, an organization or individual must already be an active, authorized network participant or an authorized researcher within the network system. Specifically, eligible applicants include (1) Stranding Agreement (SA) holders or organizations formally designated by those SA holders, (2) individuals or entities holding researcher authorization letters issued by an NMFS Regional Administrator, and (3) eligible federal, state, local, or tribal government personnel operating under MMPA section 109(h) (16 U.S.C. 1379(h)). At the same time, the notice draws a clear boundary around federal eligibility: federal agencies within the Department of Commerce (DOC) or the Department of the Interior (DOI) are not eligible to receive federal financial assistance under this particular announcement.
Overall, the FY 2014 Prescott Grant Program is best understood as a targeted capacity-and-research funding source for the stranding network rather than a general marine conservation grant. It is meant to keep response teams equipped and functional, improve the quality and consistency of stranding and health data collected nationwide, and support applied research that can directly improve understanding of strandings and the effectiveness of rehabilitation and treatment practices. For applicants, the key is demonstrating that the proposed work is firmly grounded in authorized stranding network activities, directly supports response, treatment, facility operations, and/or research tied to stranded marine mammals, and includes an appropriate match consistent with program requirements.
For questions or problems accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact is Michelle Ordono, Prescott Grant Program, NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources (F/PR), 1315 East West Highway, Room 13620, Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone 301-427-8402.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (FY 2014)
What is the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program)?
The Prescott Grant Program is a competitive NOAA funding program run through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. It supports work carried out under NMFS's Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, which is authorized by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is designed to keep the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network operating effectively and to strengthen the quality and consistency of stranding response, rehabilitation outcomes, and the collection and sharing of stranding and marine mammal health data.
What broader national program does this funding sit within?
The Prescott Grant Program sits within NMFS's Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program. That national program aims to improve the U.S. response to stranded marine mammals and strengthen the collection and sharing of reference data on strandings and marine mammal health trends in the wild.
What are the three main funding aims for the FY 2014 Prescott Grant Program?
The FY 2014 program focuses on three funding aims:
- Stranding network operations: Supporting core operational needs to respond to strandings, treat live animals when appropriate, and collect consistent data and samples from live and dead stranded marine mammals.
- Scientific research: Funding research that uses stranding and rehabilitation data to understand why strandings occur, what they indicate about population health, and which rehabilitation or treatment techniques are most effective.
- Facility operations tied to stranding response: Supporting facility operations directly connected to recovering, treating, and collecting data and samples from stranded marine mammals (not general overhead unrelated to stranding response).
Is this a general marine conservation grant?
No. This is described as a targeted capacity-and-research funding source for the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Proposed work needs to be firmly grounded in authorized stranding network activities and tied to stranded marine mammals.
What kinds of activities are supported under the operational funding aim?
Operational funding supports the basic needs of stranding network organizations so they can respond to strandings, treat live animals when appropriate, and collect consistent data and samples from stranded marine mammals (both live and dead).
What kinds of research projects are supported?
The program supports scientific research projects that use stranding and rehabilitation data to answer applied questions, such as why strandings happen, what strandings indicate about population health, and which rehabilitation or treatment techniques work best.
What does "facility operations" mean in this announcement?
Facility operations funding must be directly tied to the recovery, treatment, and data/sample collection associated with stranded marine mammals. The facility-related work must be clearly connected to stranding response rather than general organizational overhead.
What agency runs this funding opportunity?
The program is run by NOAA through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), within the Office of Protected Resources, under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is tied to CFDA number 11.439, listed as the Marine Mammal Data Program.
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Is this a discretionary funding program?
Yes. The announcement states it is a discretionary funding program.
What type of award might NOAA make under this opportunity?
NOAA may issue either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The choice depends on the level of federal involvement anticipated during the project.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must plan for non-federal contributions and should not assume NOAA will fund 100 percent of project costs.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that award amounts can vary widely depending on project scope and available appropriations.
When was the FY 2014 opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 17, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 7, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on November 6, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tied to active participation in the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Eligible applicants include:
- Stranding Agreement (SA) holders or organizations formally designated by those SA holders
- Individuals or entities with researcher authorization letters issued by an NMFS Regional Administrator
- Eligible federal, state, local, or tribal government personnel operating under MMPA section 109(h) (16 U.S.C. 1379(h))
Do applicants need to already be part of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network?
Yes. The notice indicates that an organization or individual must already be an active, authorized network participant or an authorized researcher within the network system to apply.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Some government personnel operating under MMPA section 109(h) may be eligible, but the announcement explicitly states that federal agencies within the Department of Commerce (DOC) or the Department of the Interior (DOI) are not eligible to receive federal financial assistance under this announcement.
What does the notice say about changes from the prior year?
The notice emphasizes that applicants should read the full document closely because some elements changed from the prior year, and the announcement explains how to submit proposals and how NMFS will decide which proposals receive funding.
What should a strong proposal demonstrate, based on the announcement summary?
A strong proposal should show that the work is firmly grounded in authorized stranding network activities and directly supports stranding response, treatment, facility operations tied to stranded marine mammals, and/or research connected to stranded marine mammals and associated data/sample collection. It should also include an appropriate non-federal match consistent with program requirements.
Who can be contacted for questions or problems accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact is:
Michelle Ordono
Prescott Grant Program, NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources (F/PR)
1315 East West Highway, Room 13620
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-427-8402
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