Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2016 2004712
Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2016 2004712
- The DOC in the 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 2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.420.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 13, 2015 and posted on Nov 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2016. (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 $800,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2016 is a NOAA grant opportunity designed to support the long-term protection and stewardship of nationally significant estuarine places that are used for research, education, and coastal management learning. NERRS is a network of protected estuarine areas across the United States and its territories, and each designated Reserve is selected to represent a distinct biogeographic region and a mix of ecosystem types, following the national classification framework in 15 C.F.R. Part 921. Through this funding, NOAA aims to help Reserves maintain and improve the lands, waters, and facilities needed to carry out the NERRS mission over the long haul.
The program focuses on two main types of projects: land acquisition and construction. Land acquisition awards are intended to help designated Reserve lead agencies or partner universities secure priority lands or interests in lands (for example, purchases or conservation-oriented protection actions) that strengthen the integrity of Reserve boundaries and protect key estuarine habitats and waters. Construction awards are meant to fund facility-related improvements that directly support Reserve operations and public service, including research infrastructure, education and visitor facilities, and exhibits. A notable emphasis in the opportunity is on building and renovating in ways that meet the highest sustainable design standards feasible, reflecting NOAA's interest in resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible facilities.
For FY 2016, NOAA anticipated a total funding pool of about $1.7 million. From that amount, NOAA expected to make roughly 1 to 10 awards, with individual project budgets generally ranging from about $20,000 up to a ceiling of $800,000. Project timelines were expected to vary based on scope and funding availability, but typical project periods were described as spanning 12 to 36 months. Overall, the award sizes and timeframes suggest the program was intended to cover both smaller, targeted actions (such as discrete improvements or limited acquisitions) and larger, more complex efforts (such as major facility projects or substantial land protection actions).
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) through NOAA, and it is listed under CFDA 11.420. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity areas align with environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. Eligibility is narrowly aimed at the entities responsible for managing designated NERRS sites, specifically designated lead Reserve agencies or universities in coastal states (the listing notes "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice). In practical terms, the opportunity is geared toward established Reserve management organizations rather than the general public or unrelated institutions.
Key administrative details for this FY 2016 competition include the funding opportunity number NOAA NOS OCM 2016 2004712, with an original and current closing date of January 29, 2016. The opportunity was created and posted on November 13, 2015. The core intent behind the program is straightforward: invest in strategic land protection and high-quality, sustainable facilities so NERRS sites can continue to serve as protected living laboratories and education hubs, while improving the durability and usefulness of the infrastructure that supports research, training, and public engagement in estuarine environments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NERRS Land Acquisition and Construction Program (FY 2016)?
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2016 is a NOAA discretionary grant opportunity designed to support the long-term protection and stewardship of nationally significant estuarine places used for research, education, and coastal management learning.
What is the purpose of this NOAA grant opportunity?
The purpose is to help NERRS Reserves maintain and improve the lands, waters, and facilities needed to carry out the NERRS mission over the long term. The program invests in strategic land protection and in durable, high-quality facilities that support Reserve operations, research, training, and public engagement.
What is NERRS?
NERRS is a network of protected estuarine areas across the United States and its territories. Each designated Reserve is selected to represent a distinct biogeographic region and a mix of ecosystem types under the national classification framework described in 15 C.F.R. Part 921.
What types of projects does this program fund?
The program focuses on two main project types: (1) land acquisition and (2) construction. Land acquisition projects support securing priority lands or interests in lands, while construction projects support facility-related improvements that directly support Reserve operations and public service.
What is considered an eligible land acquisition project under this opportunity?
Land acquisition awards are intended to help designated Reserve lead agencies or partner universities secure priority lands or interests in lands. Examples mentioned include purchases or conservation-oriented protection actions that strengthen the integrity of Reserve boundaries and protect key estuarine habitats and waters.
What is considered an eligible construction project under this opportunity?
Construction awards are meant to fund facility-related improvements that directly support Reserve operations and public service. Examples include research infrastructure, education and visitor facilities, and exhibits.
Is there an emphasis on sustainability for construction projects?
Yes. The opportunity places notable emphasis on building and renovating in ways that meet the highest sustainable design standards feasible, reflecting NOAA's interest in resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible facilities.
How much total funding was NOAA anticipating for FY 2016?
For FY 2016, NOAA anticipated a total funding pool of about $1.7 million.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make roughly 1 to 10 awards from the anticipated FY 2016 funding pool.
What is the typical award size for this program?
Individual project budgets were generally expected to range from about $20,000 up to a ceiling of $800,000.
How long are project periods expected to last?
Typical project periods were described as spanning 12 to 36 months, depending on project scope and funding availability.
What kinds of activities and fields does this grant support?
The activity areas align with environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development, with an emphasis on protecting estuarine lands and waters and improving facilities that support research, education, and coastal management learning.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who administers this program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) through NOAA.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.420.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly aimed at the entities responsible for managing designated NERRS sites, specifically designated lead Reserve agencies or universities in coastal states. The listing also notes "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice.
Is this opportunity intended for the general public or unrelated institutions?
No. In practical terms, the opportunity is geared toward established Reserve management organizations rather than the general public or unrelated institutions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NOS OCM 2016 2004712.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on November 13, 2015.
What was the application closing date for the FY 2016 competition?
The original and current closing date listed for this FY 2016 competition was January 29, 2016.
What is the long-term goal of funding land acquisition for NERRS Reserves?
The long-term goal is to strengthen the integrity of Reserve boundaries and protect key estuarine habitats and waters by securing priority lands or interests in lands.
What is the long-term goal of funding construction for NERRS Reserves?
The long-term goal is to improve the durability and usefulness of the infrastructure that supports NERRS research, training, education, and public engagement, including facilities and exhibits that directly support Reserve operations and public service.
What kinds of project scopes does the funding range suggest NOAA was trying to support?
The award sizes and timeframes suggest the program was intended to cover both smaller, targeted actions (such as discrete improvements or limited acquisitions) and larger, more complex efforts (such as major facility projects or substantial land protection actions).
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