Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment natural resources 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 2015" 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 Nov 7, 2014 and posted on Nov 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 2015. (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 $1,000,000.00 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 are NERRS lead state agencies or universities in coastal states. Eligible applicants should meet all requirements as stated in the NERRS regulations 15 C.F.R. Part 921, which are available online at http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/BGDefault.aspxID64
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2015 is a competitive NOAA grant opportunity designed to help protect and improve designated estuarine reserves across the United States and its territories. NERRS sites are set aside and managed specifically to support research, education, and long-term stewardship in estuarine environments. Each reserve is selected to represent a distinct biogeographic region and to include a range of ecosystem types, following the national classification framework described in the NERRS regulations at 15 CFR Part 921. Through this program, NOAA aims to strengthen the integrity of the reserve system by supporting projects that permanently protect important lands and waters and by improving the facilities that enable scientific research, environmental monitoring, and public education.
The program focuses on two main categories of work: land acquisition and construction. Land acquisition funding is intended to help reserves secure key parcels or interests in land that are important for conservation, scientific study, and education, with the practical goal of preventing habitat loss or fragmentation and ensuring that representative estuarine habitats remain protected over the long term. Construction funding supports the development, repair, or enhancement of reserve facilities and exhibits that directly serve the NERRS mission. A clear emphasis is placed on building and upgrading facilities in ways that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible, reflecting NOAA's interest in durable, efficient, and environmentally responsible infrastructure that can support reserve operations and visitors for decades.
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the Department of Commerce through NOAA, listed under CFDA 11.420 (Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves). The funding opportunity number is NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232. NOAA anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,900,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $20,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $1,000,000, allowing both smaller, targeted projects and larger acquisition or construction efforts to compete for support depending on readiness and scope.
Eligibility is limited to NERRS lead state agencies or universities located in coastal states, specifically those that meet the requirements laid out in the NERRS regulations (15 CFR Part 921). In practice, this means applicants must be tied directly to an officially designated reserve and be positioned to carry out acquisition and construction activities consistent with the reserve's approved management framework and the federal standards governing the system. The announcement also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants are expected to bring non-federal or otherwise allowable match resources to the project, which is a common feature of land acquisition and facility construction programs where local and state commitment is part of ensuring long-term success.
Key dates for the FY 2015 competition show the opportunity was posted on November 7, 2014, with an application deadline of January 16, 2015, and an archive date of February 15, 2015. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or needed assistance, NOAA provided a program contact: Nina Garfield, Program Coordinator at NOAA's Office for Coastal Management in Silver Spring, Maryland (phone 301 563 1171 ext. 171; fax 301 713 4363). Overall, the opportunity is structured to reinforce the NERRS network by funding projects that expand protected reserve boundaries where it matters most and by ensuring the built environment of the reserves supports high-quality research and education while reflecting modern sustainable design principles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NERRS Land Acquisition and Construction Program (FY 2015)?
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2015 is a competitive NOAA discretionary grant opportunity that supports projects within designated estuarine research reserves across the United States and its territories. The program is intended to strengthen the integrity of the NERRS system by funding (1) land acquisition that permanently protects important lands and waters and (2) construction projects that improve facilities and exhibits supporting the NERRS mission.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This is a Department of Commerce program administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
What is the purpose of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS)?
NERRS sites are set aside and managed to support research, education, and long-term stewardship in estuarine environments. Each reserve is selected to represent a distinct biogeographic region and to include a range of ecosystem types, consistent with the national classification framework described in the NERRS regulations at 15 CFR Part 921.
What kinds of projects does this program fund?
The program funds two main categories of work: land acquisition and construction. Land acquisition projects focus on permanently protecting key parcels or interests in land, while construction projects focus on developing, repairing, or enhancing reserve facilities and exhibits that directly serve research, environmental monitoring, and public education within NERRS reserves.
What is meant by "land acquisition" under this program?
Land acquisition funding is intended to help reserves secure key parcels or interests in land that are important for conservation, scientific study, and education. The practical goal is to prevent habitat loss or fragmentation and ensure representative estuarine habitats remain protected over the long term.
What is meant by "construction" under this program?
Construction funding supports the development, repair, or enhancement of reserve facilities and exhibits that directly serve the NERRS mission. These improvements are meant to support scientific research, environmental monitoring, reserve operations, and public education activities.
Does the program emphasize sustainability in construction projects?
Yes. The announcement places a clear emphasis on building and upgrading facilities in ways that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible, reflecting NOAA's interest in durable, efficient, and environmentally responsible infrastructure intended to support reserve operations and visitors for decades.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The FY 2015 NERRS Land Acquisition and Construction Program is described as a competitive NOAA grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.420, titled "Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,900,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $20,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $1,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to NERRS lead state agencies or universities located in coastal states, specifically those that meet the requirements laid out in the NERRS regulations (15 CFR Part 921). In practice, applicants must be directly tied to an officially designated reserve and positioned to carry out acquisition and construction activities consistent with the reserve's approved management framework and federal standards governing the system.
Are applicants required to provide a match or cost share?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are expected to bring non-federal or otherwise allowable match resources to the project.
Why does the program require cost sharing or matching?
The provided information indicates matching is a common feature of land acquisition and facility construction programs, where local and state commitment helps support long-term success. The opportunity requires applicants to contribute match resources as part of the project.
How does this program help protect estuarine habitats?
The program supports projects that permanently protect important lands and waters, helping prevent habitat loss or fragmentation and strengthening the long-term protection of representative estuarine habitats within designated reserves.
How does this program support research and education at reserves?
Construction funding can improve facilities and exhibits that enable scientific research, environmental monitoring, and public education. The overall program structure is intended to ensure the reserve system has both protected lands/waters and functional infrastructure to support the NERRS mission.
What regulations are referenced for the NERRS framework and eligibility?
The opportunity references the NERRS regulations at 15 CFR Part 921, including the national classification framework for representing distinct biogeographic regions and ecosystem types, and the eligibility requirements for lead agencies or universities associated with designated reserves.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 7, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 15, 2015.
Who can be contacted for help or if the full announcement was not accessible electronically?
NOAA provided a program contact for assistance: Nina Garfield, Program Coordinator at NOAA's Office for Coastal Management in Silver Spring, Maryland. Phone: 301 563 1171 ext. 171. Fax: 301 713 4363.
What is the overarching goal of funding land acquisition and construction together?
The opportunity is designed to reinforce the NERRS network by (1) expanding protected reserve boundaries where it matters most through permanent land and water protection, and (2) ensuring reserve facilities support high-quality research and education while reflecting modern sustainable design principles.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Department of Commerce
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Ocean Exploration 2015 Funding Opportunity
Previous opportunity: Community Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY 2015 Polar Bear Co management Apply for F15AS00050 Funding Number: F15AS00050 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2015 2004313 Funding Number: NOAA NOS NCCOS 2015 2004313 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Captive Rearing the Federally Endangered Hines Emerald Dragonfly Apply for F15AS00215 Funding Number: F15AS00215 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $74,000 |
| NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Badlands National Park Centennial Design Studio NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for P15AC00767 BALD Funding Number: P15AC00767 BALD Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $251,958 |
| IM Natural Resource Status Trends in the NPS Apply for P15AS00274 Funding Number: P15AS00274 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $773,000 |
| Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program FY 2009 Competition Apply for NOS OCRM 2009 2001449 Funding Number: NOS OCRM 2009 2001449 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education Training (B WET) Program Apply for NMFS CBPO 2009 2001486 Funding Number: NMFS CBPO 2009 2001486 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001496 Funding Number: NMFS HCPO 2009 2001496 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) Apply for NMFS SE 2009 2001423 Funding Number: NMFS SE 2009 2001423 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001494 Funding Number: NMFS HCPO 2009 2001494 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Bay Watershed Education and Training (B WET) Hawaii Program Apply for NOS CSC 2009 2001413 Funding Number: NOS CSC 2009 2001413 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| FY09 California Bay Watershed Education and Training Program Apply for NOS NMS 2009 2001467 Funding Number: NOS NMS 2009 2001467 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| International Coral Apply for NOS IPO 2009 2001458 Funding Number: NOS IPO 2009 2001458 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship Program FY09 Apply for NOS OCRM 2009 2001452 Funding Number: NOS OCRM 2009 2001452 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| 2009 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics Apply for OAR SG 2009 2001574 Funding Number: OAR SG 2009 2001574 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 2009 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics Apply for OAR SG 2009 2001573 Funding Number: OAR SG 2009 2001573 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss Fellowship Program) Apply for OAR SG 2010 2001562 Funding Number: OAR SG 2010 2001562 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $44,000 |
| FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Education Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001485 Funding Number: OAR OER 2009 2001485 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Marine Archaeology Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001468 Funding Number: OAR OER 2009 2001468 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus Ocean Exploration Apply for OAR OER 2009 2001484 Funding Number: OAR OER 2009 2001484 Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NOAA NOS OCRM 2015 2004232", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.