Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003260
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003260
- 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 Sea Grant College Program Special Projects 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.417 Sea Grant Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 7, 2012 and posted on Feb 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1.00 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 Sea Grant Colleges, Sea Grant Institutions, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Project, the Guam Sea Grant Project, the National Sea Grant Law Center, and the National Sea Grant Library.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Sea Grant College Program Special Projects 2012 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003260) was a Department of Commerce, NOAA Sea Grant discretionary funding announcement designed to solicit proposals for special projects tied to Sea Grant strategic focus areas. Its main goal was to create a pathway for research and innovative efforts that typically would not be supported through Sea Grant's usual national competitive processes. In other words, it functioned as a flexible mechanism NOAA Sea Grant could use to advance timely or unusual projects aligned with Sea Grant priorities, while also laying out how proposals would be reviewed, selected, and managed as federal financial assistance.
A defining feature of this announcement was that it did not come with dedicated, guaranteed funds at the time it was posted. The notice explicitly stated that funding "may become available during the year," and that awards would only be made if and when Sea Grant later announced that funds were available for this specific opportunity. The full announcement referenced a section explaining how NOAA would communicate the availability of funds, whether any cost sharing or other restrictions would apply, and other key funding conditions. Until such an announcement occurred, applications could still be submitted, but they would effectively be treated as unsolicited proposals held for possible consideration later.
The process for handling applications during periods with no available funding was also clearly spelled out. If an application was submitted before NOAA announced any funds for the opportunity, it would be held on file in case an appropriate pool of money was later identified. If no eligible funding was announced within six months of receipt, the application would be discarded. This structure signaled that applicants were taking on some timing risk: proposals could be submitted and reviewed administratively, but they would not move forward to an award unless NOAA later identified and announced funds suitable for the proposal's scope and eligibility.
In terms of award mechanism and program area, the announcement anticipated making awards through grants and cooperative agreements. The activity categories spanned education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the broad interdisciplinary nature of Sea Grant work. The CFDA number listed was 11.417 (Sea Grant Support), and the posting indicated an expectation of around 20 awards, although the total estimated funding amount was shown as 1 and depended entirely on whether money was ultimately made available. The notice also indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement in the listing, though it emphasized that later funding announcements could include additional conditions.
Eligibility was limited to the Sea Grant network and closely affiliated Sea Grant entities rather than the general public. Eligible applicants included Sea Grant Colleges and Sea Grant Institutions, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Project, the Guam Sea Grant Project, the National Sea Grant Law Center, and the National Sea Grant Library. That framing suggests the opportunity was intended to support targeted capacity within the Sea Grant system, enabling program partners to respond quickly to emerging needs, pilot novel ideas, or pursue specialized work not easily accommodated in standard competitions.
Key dates in the listing show the opportunity was posted on February 7, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2012, and an archive date of July 30, 2012. Applicants were directed to access the full announcement via the "Full Announcement" button on the listing page. For technical difficulties specifically related to downloading the application, the listed contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "National Sea Grant College Program Special Projects 2012" opportunity?
It is a Department of Commerce, NOAA Sea Grant discretionary funding announcement intended to solicit proposals for special projects tied to Sea Grant strategic focus areas. It was designed as a flexible pathway for research and innovative efforts that typically would not be supported through Sea Grant's usual national competitive processes, while still operating under federal financial assistance procedures for review, selection, and management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003260.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal was to create a pathway for timely or unusual projects aligned with Sea Grant priorities, especially projects that would not ordinarily be supported through Sea Grant's standard national competitive processes.
Was funding guaranteed when the opportunity was posted?
No. The announcement explicitly stated that funding may become available during the year and that awards would only be made if and when Sea Grant later announced that funds were available for this specific opportunity.
Can applications be submitted even if funding has not been announced yet?
Yes. Applications could still be submitted before any funds were announced; however, during periods with no available funding, those applications would effectively be treated as unsolicited proposals held for possible consideration later.
How would NOAA Sea Grant communicate that funding became available?
The full announcement referenced a section that explained how NOAA would communicate the availability of funds and related conditions. Applicants were directed to use the listing's "Full Announcement" button to access those details.
What happens to an application submitted before funding is announced?
If an application was submitted before NOAA announced any funds for the opportunity, it would be held on file in case an appropriate pool of money was later identified.
How long would an application be held if no funding was available?
If no eligible funding was announced within six months of receipt, the application would be discarded.
Does submitting early create any risk for applicants?
Yes. The structure signaled a timing risk: proposals could be submitted and held (and potentially reviewed administratively), but they would not move forward to an award unless NOAA later identified and announced funds suitable for the proposal's scope and eligibility.
What types of award instruments were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making awards through grants and cooperative agreements.
What activity categories did this opportunity cover?
The activity categories spanned education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the broad interdisciplinary nature of Sea Grant work.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 11.417 (Sea Grant Support).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the Sea Grant network and closely affiliated Sea Grant entities. Eligible applicants included Sea Grant Colleges and Sea Grant Institutions, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Project, the Guam Sea Grant Project, the National Sea Grant Law Center, and the National Sea Grant Library.
Was this opportunity open to the general public?
No. The eligibility framing indicates it was intended for Sea Grant network participants and specific affiliated Sea Grant entities rather than the general public.
About how many awards were expected?
The posting indicated an expectation of around 20 awards, subject to the availability of funds.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The listing showed the total estimated funding amount as 1, and it depended entirely on whether money was ultimately made available.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The notice indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement in the listing. However, it also emphasized that later funding announcements could include additional conditions, which could potentially include restrictions or requirements not reflected in the initial listing.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2012. The original and current closing date was June 30, 2012. The archive date was July 30, 2012.
Where were applicants supposed to find the full announcement details?
Applicants were directed to access the full announcement via the "Full Announcement" button on the listing page.
Who was listed as the contact for technical difficulties?
For technical difficulties specifically related to downloading the application, the listed contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
What kinds of projects was this announcement intended to enable within the Sea Grant system?
The framing suggests it was intended to support targeted capacity within the Sea Grant system, enabling program partners to respond quickly to emerging needs, pilot novel ideas, or pursue specialized work not easily accommodated in standard competitions, as long as projects aligned with Sea Grant strategic focus areas.
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