Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2011 2002597
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2011 2002597
- 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 "National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction" 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 Jul 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,890,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are NERR lead state agencies or universities in coastal states. Eligible applicants should have completed all requirements as stated in the NERRS regulations at 15 CFR part 921, http://nerrs.noaa.gov/BackgroundRegulations.html
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction opportunity is a NOAA-funded grant and cooperative agreement program run through the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its purpose is to support the long-term protection and stewardship of nationally designated estuarine reserve sites by financing two main types of work: (1) land acquisition that secures important coastal and estuarine parcels or waters for conservation, research, and education, and (2) construction projects that improve or create facilities and public-facing features that help the reserve meet its mission. In practical terms, the program is meant to help reserves protect critical habitats and shorelines while also building or upgrading the kinds of infrastructure needed for scientific monitoring, training, interpretation, and community education, with an emphasis on using the highest sustainable design standards that are feasible.
The opportunity is grounded in the NERRS framework established in federal regulation, specifically 15 CFR Part 921. NERRS reserves are selected to represent distinct biogeographic regions across the United States and its territories, and each reserve is expected to include a range of ecosystem types consistent with the national classification scheme. This grant program is one of the tools NOAA uses to ensure that these reserve sites remain intact and functional over time, not only for conservation, but also as living laboratories where long-term research, monitoring, and education can be carried out. Funding is therefore framed around strengthening protection of key land and water areas, improving the durability of protection for research and education purposes, and developing facilities and exhibits that support public engagement and reserve operations.
Funding is offered as discretionary financial assistance using either a grant or a cooperative agreement (with NOAA involvement typical of cooperative agreements). The associated CFDA number is 11.420 (Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves). The total estimated funding available for the cycle described in the notice is $3,890,000, with an anticipated 20 awards, indicating a program that spreads funding across multiple reserves and projects rather than concentrating it into a small number of large awards. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect they will need to contribute non-federal funds or allowable in-kind support consistent with the terms of the announcement and program rules.
Eligibility is limited to entities directly connected to the NERRS program: NERR lead state agencies or universities located in coastal states. In addition, eligible applicants are expected to have completed the requirements set out in the NERRS regulations at 15 CFR Part 921, reflecting that this funding is intended for designated reserves and their official lead management organizations rather than for new entrants or general coastal applicants. The notice directs applicants to consult the NERRS regulatory background materials for those requirements.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number NOAA NOS OCRM 2011 2002597 and a posting date of July 20, 2010. The application closing date for this cycle is November 30, 2010, and the opportunity was archived on December 30, 2010. The full announcement was made available through the official posting system via the "Full Opportunity" link, and the listed contact for technical issues accessing or downloading the application materials is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor (specifically for application download issues).
National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction - FAQs
1. What is the NERRS Land Acquisition and Construction opportunity?
This opportunity is a NOAA-funded discretionary financial assistance program offered through the U.S. Department of Commerce. It provides support to nationally designated National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) sites for land acquisition and construction activities that strengthen long-term protection, stewardship, research, monitoring, education, and public engagement at reserve sites.
2. Which federal agency funds and administers this program?
The program is funded by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and run through the U.S. Department of Commerce.
3. What types of projects does this funding support?
The program supports two main categories of work:
- Land acquisition: Securing important coastal and estuarine parcels or waters to support conservation, research, and education.
- Construction: Creating, improving, or upgrading facilities and public-facing features that help a reserve meet its mission (for example, infrastructure for monitoring, training, interpretation, and community education).
4. What is the purpose of the land acquisition component?
Land acquisition funding is intended to secure important coastal and estuarine parcels or waters so they can be protected over the long term and used for conservation, research, monitoring, and education consistent with the reserve mission.
5. What is the purpose of the construction component?
Construction funding is intended to improve or create reserve facilities and public-facing features that support reserve operations and mission delivery, including scientific monitoring, training, interpretation, and community education.
6. Is there an emphasis on sustainability or green building?
Yes. The notice emphasizes using the highest sustainable design standards that are feasible for supported construction projects.
7. What regulations or program framework govern this opportunity?
The opportunity is grounded in the NERRS framework established in federal regulation at 15 CFR Part 921. Applicants are directed to consult the NERRS regulatory background materials and requirements referenced there.
8. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations directly connected to the NERRS program. Eligible applicants are NERR lead state agencies or universities located in coastal states that serve as the official lead management organizations for designated reserves.
9. Are general coastal organizations or new applicants eligible?
No. Based on the posting, the funding is intended for designated NERRS reserves and their official lead management organizations, not for new entrants or general coastal applicants.
10. Are there prerequisite requirements for eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicants are expected to have completed the requirements set out in 15 CFR Part 921, reflecting that this funding is tied to the established NERRS regulatory program requirements.
11. What type of federal financial assistance is offered?
Funding is offered as discretionary financial assistance in the form of either a grant or a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements typically involve NOAA involvement consistent with that instrument type.
12. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.420 (Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves).
13. How much total funding is available for this funding cycle?
The total estimated funding available for the cycle described is $3,890,000.
14. How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
The notice anticipates approximately 20 awards, suggesting the program distributes funding across multiple reserves and projects.
15. Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal funds and/or allowable in-kind support, consistent with the terms of the announcement and program rules.
16. What kinds of outcomes is NOAA trying to achieve through this program?
Based on the posting, NOAA aims to:
- Strengthen long-term protection and stewardship of reserve lands and waters.
- Protect critical habitats and shorelines.
- Support reserves as living laboratories for long-term research and monitoring.
- Build or upgrade infrastructure that enables training, interpretation, education, and public engagement.
17. How does the NERRS system relate to the types of sites supported?
NERRS reserves are selected to represent distinct biogeographic regions across the United States and its territories, and each reserve is expected to include a range of ecosystem types consistent with the national classification scheme. This funding supports maintaining those designated sites as intact, functional reserves.
18. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is NOAA NOS OCRM 2011 2002597.
19. When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is July 20, 2010.
20. What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The application closing date for this cycle was November 30, 2010.
21. Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 30, 2010, and the application deadline listed has passed.
22. Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
The notice indicates the full announcement was available via the official posting system through the "Full Opportunity" link.
23. Who is the listed contact for technical issues with accessing or downloading materials?
The listed contact for technical issues accessing or downloading application materials is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor (specifically for application download issues).
24. Does the notice describe how projects will be selected or evaluated?
No. The provided information does not include selection criteria or evaluation details. Applicants were directed to the full announcement for complete requirements and instructions.
25. Does the posting specify the award size for individual projects?
No. While the posting lists total estimated funding and anticipated number of awards, it does not provide individual award amounts in the information provided.
26. Does the posting specify which costs are allowable or unallowable?
No. The information provided references matching requirements and program rules but does not include a detailed list of allowable or unallowable costs.
27. Does this program support both conservation and public education?
Yes. The posting describes support for conservation and stewardship through acquisition, and for public engagement through construction of facilities and exhibits that support interpretation and community education.
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