Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003611
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003611
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Sea Grant College Program Special Projects 2013" 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 Mar 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by March 1, 2013, up to 1159 PM Eastern time June 30, 2013 Funding decisions will be made on a rolling basis depending on when applications are submitted, and when appropriate funding becomes available.. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are Sea Grant Programs (Colleges, Institutions, or Coherent Area Programs), 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 2013 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003611) is a discretionary Department of Commerce funding announcement administered through NOAA's National Sea Grant Office. It supports projects tied to Sea Grant strategic focus areas, using a cooperative agreement funding instrument. The main intent is to create a flexible pathway for special research and related efforts that would not typically be supported through Sea Grant's standard national competitions, while also laying out for applicants and the public how proposals will be chosen and how federal assistance will be managed under this particular notice.
A defining feature of this announcement is that it is essentially an "as funds become available" competition rather than a guaranteed pot of money. At the time of posting, no dedicated funding had been set aside specifically for applications under this notice. Instead, the program indicated that funding might become available during the year, and awards would only be made if NOAA later announced that funds were available under the terms described in the notice (including whether matching funds would be required or whether any other restrictions would apply). Because of that structure, the process is designed to accommodate uncertain or emerging funding situations, allowing Sea Grant to move forward with meritorious special projects when resources materialize.
Eligibility is restricted. The opportunity is open only to Sea Grant Programs, including Sea Grant Colleges, Institutions, or Coherent Area Programs, along with two Sea Grant-affiliated national entities: the National Sea Grant Law Center and the National Sea Grant Library. In other words, outside universities, nonprofits, local governments, or private organizations could not apply directly unless they were part of an eligible Sea Grant Program structure. The eligible applicant types are therefore narrowly tailored to the Sea Grant network, reflecting the program's intent to fund internal or program-associated initiatives aligned with Sea Grant priorities.
From a funding and scale perspective, the announcement lists an award ceiling of 50,000 dollars and an award floor of zero, signaling that awards could be modest and that funding levels might vary depending on what became available and what a project required. The notice anticipated up to 15 awards, but that number was inherently conditional given that actual awards depended on later confirmation of available funds. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 11.417 (Sea Grant Support), and the listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, although the specific requirements could be affected by the eventual funding availability announcement referenced in the notice.
The timeline shows the opportunity was posted and created on March 7, 2013, with a closing window described as running from March 1, 2013 up to 11:59 PM Eastern time on June 30, 2013, and an archive date of July 31, 2013. The unusual way the closing date is written reflects that the program planned to make funding decisions on a rolling basis, depending both on when applications were submitted and when appropriate funding became available. Practically, that means proposals could be reviewed and selected throughout the open period rather than waiting for a single fixed review date, with the caveat that selections would still be contingent on NOAA announcing that funds were actually available to support awards.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was the Special Projects Competition Manager at the NOAA National Sea Grant Office (NOAA R/SG), located at 1315 East West Highway, Room 11839, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, with a telephone number of 301 734 1066.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Sea Grant College Program Special Projects 2013 opportunity?
It is a discretionary Department of Commerce funding announcement administered through NOAA's National Sea Grant Office under the National Sea Grant College Program Special Projects 2013 notice (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003611). It supports special research and related efforts tied to Sea Grant strategic focus areas, using a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The intent is to provide a flexible pathway for special projects that would not typically be supported through Sea Grant's standard national competitions, while also explaining how proposals will be chosen and how federal assistance will be managed under this specific notice.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The notice uses a cooperative agreement as the federal assistance instrument.
Is funding guaranteed under this announcement?
No. A defining feature of this notice is that it operates "as funds become available." At the time of posting, no dedicated funding was set aside specifically for applications under this notice. Awards would only be made if NOAA later announced that funds were available under the terms described in the notice.
How does the "as funds become available" structure affect applicants?
It means proposals may be reviewed and potentially selected during the open period, but any selection would remain contingent on NOAA announcing that funds are actually available to support awards (and on any terms NOAA specifies when funds become available, such as matching requirements or other restrictions).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to Sea Grant Programs, including Sea Grant Colleges, Institutions, or Coherent Area Programs, plus two Sea Grant-affiliated national entities: the National Sea Grant Law Center and the National Sea Grant Library.
Can an outside university, nonprofit, local government, or private organization apply directly?
No. Outside organizations could not apply directly unless they were part of an eligible Sea Grant Program structure. Eligible applicant types are narrowly limited to the Sea Grant network and the two listed Sea Grant-affiliated national entities.
What strategic areas should proposed projects relate to?
Projects are intended to be tied to Sea Grant strategic focus areas, consistent with the purpose of the National Sea Grant College Program Special Projects notice.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $50,000.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The announcement lists an award floor of $0, indicating that award amounts could vary and may be modest depending on available funds and project needs.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated up to 15 awards, but this was conditional because actual awards depended on later confirmation that funds were available.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required. However, the notice also indicates that specific requirements could be affected by NOAA's later announcement of available funds, including whether matching funds would be required under the final terms.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 11.417 (Sea Grant Support).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 7, 2013.
What was the application closing date and time?
The closing window is described as running from March 1, 2013 up to 11:59 PM Eastern Time on June 30, 2013, with an archive date of July 31, 2013.
Why does the closing window look unusual (March 1 through June 30)?
The closing dates are written in a way that reflects a rolling process. The program planned to make funding decisions on a rolling basis depending on when applications were submitted and when appropriate funding became available, rather than waiting for a single fixed review date.
Does a rolling process mean proposals could be reviewed before the final closing date?
Yes. Practically, the notice indicates proposals could be reviewed and selected throughout the open period, but any award would still be contingent on NOAA later announcing that funds were available.
Who can applicants contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is the Special Projects Competition Manager at the NOAA National Sea Grant Office (NOAA R/SG).
What is the contact address and phone number provided in the notice?
NOAA National Sea Grant Office (NOAA R/SG), 1315 East West Highway, Room 11839, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Telephone: 301-734-1066.
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