Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003945
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003945
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction 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): 11.420 Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2013 and posted on Dec 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 10, 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 $1,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2014 is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, focused on strengthening the long-term protection and use of designated National Estuarine Research Reserves for research, education, and coastal stewardship. NERRS is a national network of protected estuarine areas across the United States and its territories. Each reserve is selected to represent a distinct biogeographic region and to include a mix of ecosystem types, consistent with the national classification approach laid out in 15 CFR Part 921. The intent of this funding is to help ensure that these reserves remain secure, functional, and well-equipped places where scientists, educators, students, and the public can better understand estuarine systems and coastal change.
This program specifically supports two major types of projects: land acquisition and construction. Land acquisition funding is meant to help designated reserves protect key land and water areas that are important for the ecological integrity of the reserve and for sustaining long-term research and education. By acquiring critical parcels or interests in land, reserves can reduce development pressure, safeguard habitats, and preserve representative estuarine landscapes that are essential for ongoing monitoring, field studies, and environmental education. Construction funding supports the development, improvement, or rehabilitation of reserve facilities and exhibits, with an emphasis on meeting the highest sustainable design standards feasible. In practical terms, this can include building or upgrading research and education facilities, visitor and interpretive infrastructure, and other reserve assets that directly support NERRS purposes, while incorporating environmentally responsible design and operations.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003945 and is tied to CFDA 11.420, Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity areas span education, environment, and science and technology/research and development. NOAA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,900,000. Individual awards could range from a floor of $20,000 up to a ceiling of $1,900,000, indicating the program could support both smaller, targeted efforts and larger, more comprehensive acquisition or construction projects depending on need and merit.
Eligibility is limited to state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with how NERRS sites are typically managed through state agencies and partner academic institutions. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost, which helps extend federal dollars and demonstrates local or institutional commitment to the project outcomes.
The posting date for the announcement was December 16, 2013, with a closing deadline of January 10, 2014, and an archive date of February 9, 2014. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, NOAA provided a program contact: Nina Garfield, Program Coordinator, NOAA Estuarine Reserves Division, located at 1305 East West Highway in Silver Spring, Maryland, with phone contact at 301-563-1171 ext. 171 and fax 301-713-4363.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NERRS Land Acquisition and Construction Program (FY 2014)?
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2014 is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. It is designed to strengthen the long-term protection and use of designated National Estuarine Research Reserves for research, education, and coastal stewardship.
Which agency administers this funding opportunity?
This program is administered by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The intent of the funding is to help ensure designated National Estuarine Research Reserves remain secure, functional, and well-equipped locations where scientists, educators, students, and the public can better understand estuarine systems and coastal change.
What is NERRS?
NERRS is a national network of protected estuarine areas across the United States and its territories. Each reserve is selected to represent a distinct biogeographic region and includes a mix of ecosystem types, consistent with the national classification approach in 15 CFR Part 921.
What types of projects does this program fund?
This opportunity supports two major project types: (1) land acquisition and (2) construction.
What does "land acquisition" funding support under this program?
Land acquisition funding supports designated reserves in protecting key land and water areas important to the ecological integrity of the reserve and sustaining long-term research and education. This can include acquiring critical parcels or interests in land to reduce development pressure, safeguard habitats, and preserve representative estuarine landscapes needed for monitoring, field studies, and environmental education.
What does "construction" funding support under this program?
Construction funding supports the development, improvement, or rehabilitation of reserve facilities and exhibits. The program emphasizes meeting the highest sustainable design standards feasible and can include building or upgrading research and education facilities, visitor and interpretive infrastructure, and other reserve assets that directly support NERRS purposes.
Does the program emphasize sustainability in construction projects?
Yes. Construction projects are expected to incorporate environmentally responsible design and operations, with an emphasis on achieving the highest sustainable design standards feasible.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003945.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 11.420, Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity areas does this funding opportunity cover?
The activity areas span education, environment, and science and technology/research and development.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount for this announcement was $1,900,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards could range from a minimum (floor) of $20,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,900,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date for the announcement was December 16, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was January 10, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 9, 2014.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
NOAA listed the following program contact for assistance: Nina Garfield, Program Coordinator, NOAA Estuarine Reserves Division.
What are the contact details for the program contact?
Nina Garfield, Program Coordinator
NOAA Estuarine Reserves Division
1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
Phone: 301-563-1171 ext. 171
Fax: 301-713-4363
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