Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2015 2004143
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- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.433 Marine Fisheries Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2014 and posted on Jul 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 2, 2014. (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 $525,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) is a competitive federal funding program run through the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Its purpose is to support applied research and development projects that make better use of U.S. marine fishery resources by bringing together strong scientific, technical, and management expertise. The emphasis is on cooperative efforts that can deliver practical results for priority fishery management needs, especially those tied to the NMFS Strategic Plan. In plain terms, MARFIN funds projects that help fisheries managers and stakeholders answer urgent questions about the status of fisheries, how to rebuild stocks that have been overfished, how to keep currently productive fisheries sustainable, and how to better align fishing activity with conservation goals for protected species.
A key feature of MARFIN is that its priorities are not set in isolation. The program draws recommendations from non-scientific and technical experts (meaning knowledgeable stakeholders and practitioners outside of strictly academic roles) as well as NMFS research and operational leadership. It also uses longer-range planning and assessment coordination through the Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process. That SEDAR connection matters because it helps ensure that funded projects line up with real assessment and data needs that are already identified in regional planning, rather than funding research that is interesting but disconnected from management timelines. The solicitation also makes clear that there is no built-in preference for short-term versus long-term projects; proposals are judged based on how well they address the priorities and produce useful outcomes, not simply on duration.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS SE 2015 2004143, listed under CFDA 11.433 (Marine Fisheries Initiative). The activity areas include education, environment, science and technology, and other research and development, which reflects the program's broad focus on generating usable knowledge and tools rather than supporting routine operations. The program anticipated making about six awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $525,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have access to non-federal match funds.
Eligibility was broad and included state governments, county and city/township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations as well as certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than universities), and even individuals. This wide eligibility range is consistent with MARFIN's goal of drawing on the best available talent across academia, government, and the nonprofit sector, while also allowing participation from qualified individual researchers or practitioners when appropriate.
For the specific posting referenced, the opportunity was posted on July 2, 2014, and it closed on October 2, 2014, with the archive date listed as November 1, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to contact the federal program officer, Robert Sadler, at (727) 551-5760.
Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) Grant - FAQs
What is the Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)?
MARFIN is a competitive federal funding program run through the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports applied research and development projects intended to improve how the United States uses and manages marine fishery resources.
What kinds of projects does MARFIN fund?
MARFIN funds applied research and development projects that produce practical, management-relevant results. The focus is on work that helps answer urgent questions about fishery status, stock rebuilding, maintaining sustainable fisheries, and aligning fishing activity with conservation goals for protected species.
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support projects that bring together strong scientific, technical, and management expertise to address priority fishery management needs, especially those tied to the NMFS Strategic Plan.
Does MARFIN emphasize cooperation or partnerships?
Yes. A core emphasis is on cooperative efforts that combine expertise across science, technical practice, and management to deliver usable outcomes for fisheries management.
How are MARFIN priorities determined?
MARFIN priorities are informed by recommendations from non-scientific and technical experts (knowledgeable stakeholders and practitioners outside strictly academic roles) and by NMFS research and operational leadership.
What is SEDAR, and why does it matter for MARFIN?
SEDAR refers to the Southeast Data Assessment and Review process. MARFIN uses longer-range planning and assessment coordination through SEDAR, which helps align funded projects with real, identified assessment and data needs tied to regional planning and management timelines.
Does MARFIN prefer short-term projects over long-term projects?
No. The solicitation indicates there is no built-in preference for short-term versus long-term projects. Proposals are judged based on how well they address priorities and produce useful outcomes rather than on project duration alone.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this posting is NOAA NMFS SE 2015 2004143.
What is the CFDA number associated with MARFIN?
The program is listed under CFDA 11.433 (Marine Fisheries Initiative).
What activity areas does the opportunity cover?
The activity areas listed include education, environment, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the program's emphasis on generating usable knowledge and tools.
How much total funding was anticipated for this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
About six awards were anticipated.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $525,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state governments; county and city/township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than universities); and individuals.
Are individuals really allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals were explicitly included in the eligibility list for this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is July 2, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed is October 2, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is November 1, 2014.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to contact the federal program officer, Robert Sadler, at (727) 551-5760.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement.
What is the main practical outcome MARFIN is trying to achieve?
MARFIN is designed to generate practical results that fisheries managers and stakeholders can use, including better data, better assessments, and tools or findings that support rebuilding overfished stocks, sustaining productive fisheries, and meeting conservation goals for protected species.
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