Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2016 2004772
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2016 2004772
- The DOC in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Sea Grant College Program 2016-17 Special Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 07, 2016 and posted on Jan 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2017. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Sea Grant College Program 2016-17 Special Projects opportunity (NOAA OAR SG 2016 2004772) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) under the National Sea Grant College Program (CFDA 11.417). It is designed to solicit proposals for "special projects" that align with Sea Grant strategic focus areas, particularly work that would not typically be supported through Sea Grant's standard national competitive funding processes. In practical terms, this notice functions as an umbrella mechanism that lets Sea Grant support timely or unusual research, extension, education, communications, or other program-relevant efforts when specific needs and funds arise.
A key point is that eligibility is limited: applications are open only to Sea Grant Programs (the eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," but the text clarifies that only Sea Grant Programs may apply, with additional eligibility details referenced in Section III of the full announcement). The funding instruments listed are grants and cooperative agreements, which means awards may range from relatively hands-off grant support to more collaborative cooperative agreements where NOAA expects substantial involvement during the project.
The announcement also makes clear that funding was not automatically available at the time it was posted (January 7, 2016). Instead, funds could become available during the year, and when they do, NOAA would issue individual competition announcements under Section II.A to specify what funding is available and any conditions tied to that money. Those later announcements would spell out important details such as whether matching funds are required, any topic restrictions, special compliance requirements, and other constraints. In other words, Sea Grant Programs could prepare to respond under this framework, but actual awards would only be made when NOAA formally announces that funding has been made available under the terms described in this federal funding opportunity.
In terms of scale and timing, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award and an estimated 30 awards, indicating NOAA anticipated making multiple awards across different special project needs, with potentially substantial funding for certain efforts. The closing date for submissions under this umbrella announcement was September 30, 2017 (original and current closing dates match), reinforcing that it was structured to stay open across a long window to accommodate multiple funding releases and competition notices over time rather than a single one-time deadline.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a standing solicitation that enables NOAA Sea Grant to quickly support strategic, non-routine projects across environment, natural resources, and science and technology-related research and development, but only when and as specific funding is later announced through the companion competition notices tied to this umbrella federal funding opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Sea Grant College Program 2016-17 Special Projects opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) under the National Sea Grant College Program. It is identified as NOAA OAR SG 2016 2004772 and is associated with CFDA 11.417. The opportunity is intended to solicit proposals for "special projects" that align with Sea Grant strategic focus areas.
What is the purpose of this funding announcement?
The purpose is to provide an umbrella mechanism for supporting timely or unusual projects that fit Sea Grant priorities but would not typically be supported through Sea Grant's standard national competitive funding processes. Projects may include research, extension, education, communications, or other program-relevant efforts.
How is this opportunity different from a typical single-round grant competition?
This notice is structured as a standing (open-window) solicitation rather than a single one-time competition. It stays available over a longer period so NOAA can release individual competition announcements when specific needs and funds arise, rather than requiring all proposals to be submitted for one fixed funding round.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Sea Grant Programs. While the eligible applicant category may be listed as "Others," the announcement text clarifies that only Sea Grant Programs may apply, with additional eligibility details referenced in Section III of the full announcement.
Are applicants outside of Sea Grant Programs allowed to apply?
No. Based on the provided information, applications are open only to Sea Grant Programs.
What types of projects are intended to be supported?
The opportunity is intended to support special projects aligned with Sea Grant strategic focus areas, especially work that is timely, unusual, or otherwise not typically supported through standard Sea Grant national competitive funding processes. Examples of project categories mentioned include research, extension, education, and communications, as well as other program-relevant efforts.
What are the main topic or focus areas for projects?
Projects should align with Sea Grant strategic focus areas. The opportunity is broadly situated within environment, natural resources, and science and technology-related research and development, as described in the summary.
What funding instruments may be used for awards?
Awards may be issued as grants and/or cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates that awards may range from relatively hands-off grant support to more collaborative cooperative agreements, where NOAA expects substantial involvement during the project.
Was funding guaranteed when the opportunity was posted?
No. The announcement states that funding was not automatically available at the time it was posted (January 7, 2016). Funds could become available during the year, and NOAA would issue individual competition announcements when funding is available.
How does NOAA announce that funds are available under this umbrella opportunity?
When funds become available, NOAA issues individual competition announcements under Section II.A. Those announcements specify what funding is available and any conditions tied to that money.
What details are expected to be provided in the later individual competition announcements?
Those later announcements are expected to spell out key details such as whether matching funds are required, any topic restrictions, special compliance requirements, and other constraints applicable to that specific funding release.
Does this opportunity require matching funds?
The umbrella notice does not state a single universal match requirement. Instead, whether matching funds are required would be specified in the later individual competition announcements when funds are made available.
What is the maximum award amount?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity lists an estimated 30 awards.
When did the umbrella opportunity open and close?
It was posted on January 7, 2016, and the closing date for submissions under the umbrella announcement was September 30, 2017 (the original and current closing dates match).
Why does the opportunity have such a long open period?
The long open period supports the standing-solicitation approach, allowing NOAA to make multiple funding releases and run multiple related competitions over time, rather than operating as a single deadline-driven opportunity.
Can Sea Grant Programs submit proposals at any time during the open period?
The umbrella opportunity is designed to remain open across a long window, but actual awards would only be made when NOAA formally announces that funding has been made available through the individual competition announcements tied to this umbrella notice.
What is the official identifier for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as "The National Sea Grant College Program 2016-17 Special Projects opportunity" with the reference NOAA OAR SG 2016 2004772.
Which federal program and CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
It is under the National Sea Grant College Program and is associated with CFDA 11.417.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) under the National Sea Grant College Program. NOAA is the entity referenced in relation to issuing competition announcements and administering grants/cooperative agreements.
What is the best way to understand the overall structure of this opportunity?
It functions as a standing umbrella solicitation that enables NOAA Sea Grant to support strategic, non-routine projects when specific needs and funds arise, with specific requirements and funding details provided later through companion competition notices.
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