Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003417
Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003417
- 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 "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 17, 2012 and posted on Jun 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 2012. (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 $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state and local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the MARFIN program is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) is a competitive National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Region grant program that funds applied research and development projects designed to improve and optimize how U.S. marine fisheries are used and managed. The geographic focus is the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. South Atlantic region off North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. A defining feature of MARFIN is the expectation that projects meaningfully involve the U.S. fishing industry, including both commercial and recreational sectors, so that the work is grounded in real-world fishing practices and produces results that can be used by fishermen, managers, and related businesses.
The program supports a broad range of topics tied to fisheries science and practical fisheries improvement. Projects may address fishery biology and ecology, stock and resource assessment, socioeconomic research related to fisheries and fishing communities, and management and conservation approaches that sustain fish populations while supporting fishing opportunities. MARFIN also encourages work on specific harvesting methods and gear-related approaches, along with fish handling, seafood processing, and related post-harvest practices that can improve product quality, reduce waste, increase value, and strengthen the overall fishery supply chain. In terms of federal purpose, the opportunity is framed as supporting NOAA's mission to protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management, meaning projects should be consistent with sustainable, science-based stewardship of marine resources.
This particular funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003417) was offered as a discretionary program using either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument. The activity category emphasizes environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. NMFS anticipated making around 10 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $175,000. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to smaller organizations or partnerships that may not have non-federal funds available.
Eligibility was intentionally broad to encourage participation from many parts of the fisheries and research community, while still keeping the focus on benefits to U.S. fisheries. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible to apply. Foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations were also excluded, reflecting MARFIN's objective of maximizing research and development benefits tied to U.S. marine fishery resources and the U.S. fishing industry.
Key administrative details for this archived competition include a posted date of June 25, 2012, with an original and final closing date of August 9, 2012, and an archive date of September 8, 2012. The associated CFDA number was 11.433 (Marine Fisheries Initiative). For access problems with the electronic announcement or application download issues, the listed point of contact was Michele Pollard.
Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) - FAQ
What is the Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)?
MARFIN is a competitive grant program in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Region that funds applied research and development projects intended to improve and optimize how U.S. marine fisheries are used and managed.
Which NMFS region runs this MARFIN opportunity?
This opportunity is described as an NMFS Southeast Region program.
What is the geographic focus of MARFIN-funded projects?
The geographic focus is the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. South Atlantic region off North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
What is a defining feature or expectation of MARFIN projects?
A defining feature is the expectation that projects meaningfully involve the U.S. fishing industry, including both commercial and recreational sectors, so the work reflects real-world fishing practices and produces usable results for fishermen, managers, and related businesses.
What types of projects does MARFIN fund?
MARFIN supports applied research and development projects designed to improve and optimize fisheries use and management, including work grounded in practical fisheries improvement.
What topic areas are supported under this program?
Supported topics include fishery biology and ecology, stock and resource assessment, socioeconomic research related to fisheries and fishing communities, and management and conservation approaches that sustain fish populations while supporting fishing opportunities.
Does MARFIN support research on fishing gear, harvesting, or post-harvest practices?
Yes. MARFIN encourages work on harvesting methods and gear-related approaches, as well as fish handling, seafood processing, and related post-harvest practices that can improve product quality, reduce waste, increase value, and strengthen the fishery supply chain.
How should projects align with NOAA's mission?
The opportunity is framed as supporting NOAA's mission to protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach to management. Projects should be consistent with sustainable, science-based stewardship of marine resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this specific competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is NOAA NMFS SE 2013 2003417.
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This discretionary program used either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category emphasizes environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
How many awards were anticipated?
NMFS anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $2,000,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $175,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible to apply.
Are foreign or international entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations were excluded.
Why are foreign and international entities excluded, based on the description provided?
The description notes the program objective of maximizing research and development benefits tied to U.S. marine fishery resources and the U.S. fishing industry.
What were the key dates for this archived competition?
The posted date was June 25, 2012. The original and final closing date was August 9, 2012. The archive date was September 8, 2012.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 11.433 (Marine Fisheries Initiative).
Who was the listed point of contact for access or download issues?
For access problems with the electronic announcement or application download issues, the listed point of contact was Michele Pollard.
What kinds of stakeholders are MARFIN results intended to help?
The program description highlights results that can be used by fishermen, managers, and related businesses.
Does the program include both commercial and recreational fishing perspectives?
Yes. The program explicitly expects meaningful involvement from the U.S. fishing industry, including both commercial and recreational sectors.
Is this opportunity current or archived?
The competition details provided include an archive date of September 8, 2012, indicating it is an archived competition.
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