Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003198
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003198
- 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 Law Center 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 Oct 19, 2011 and posted on Oct 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $375,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, State and local and Indian tribal governments are eligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Sea Grant Law Center 2012 opportunity was a discretionary federal funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, specifically NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Sea Grant College Program. The program invited proposals to either establish a new National Sea Grant Law Center or continue an existing one, with the center operating as part of the broader National Sea Grant network. Sea Grant is structured as a federal-university partnership focused on integrated research, education, and outreach tied to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources, and this competition aimed to support a law-focused entity that could serve those same communities and priorities.
Applicants were asked to submit a two-year proposal, with an anticipated project start date of February 1, 2012. Only one award was expected to be made under this announcement, signaling that NOAA intended to fund a single national-level center rather than multiple regional projects. The award was offered under either a cooperative agreement or a grant, which typically means NOAA anticipated an arrangement that could range from standard grant support to a more collaborative relationship where the agency may have substantial involvement during the project period, depending on the final instrument used.
The total estimated funding for the competition was $375,000, and the award ceiling was also $375,000, indicating the single expected award could be funded up to that amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of eligibility or award, which can make the opportunity more accessible to a wider range of organizations. The assistance listing was tied to CFDA number 11.417, Sea Grant Support, placing it squarely within NOAA's Sea Grant financial assistance portfolio.
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. The posting date and creation date were both October 19, 2011, with an application deadline of November 15, 2011, and an archive date of December 15, 2011. The opportunity was categorized under several activity areas, including education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Sea Grant work and the practical role a law center can play in translating science and policy into implementable legal and governance tools.
A notable feature of the announcement was the potential for continuation funding. While only one award was expected from this competition, NOAA indicated the selected recipient could be considered for subsequent awards on a noncompetitive, institutional basis, as long as specific programmatic and performance conditions were met. In practical terms, that suggests NOAA was looking for a stable, high-performing national law center that could provide ongoing value to the Sea Grant network over time, with future support tied to demonstrated results and alignment with program needs.
For applicants needing more details, the notice directed readers to access the full announcement via the "Full Announcement" link in the posting interface. A point of contact was provided for access issues: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, who could assist particularly with difficulties downloading the application materials electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Sea Grant Law Center 2012 opportunity?
This opportunity was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA (specifically NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Sea Grant College Program). It invited proposals to either establish a new National Sea Grant Law Center or continue an existing one as part of the National Sea Grant network.
What is the purpose of funding a National Sea Grant Law Center?
The competition aimed to support a law-focused entity that would serve ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes communities and priorities, aligning with Sea Grant's broader mission of integrated research, education, and outreach.
Who issued this funding announcement?
The announcement was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, via NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Sea Grant College Program.
Is this for creating a new center, continuing an existing center, or both?
Both. Applicants could propose to establish a new National Sea Grant Law Center or to continue an existing center.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected under this announcement, indicating NOAA planned to fund a single national-level center.
What is the expected project period?
Applicants were asked to submit a two-year proposal.
What was the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated project start date was February 1, 2012.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the competition was $375,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $375,000, matching the total estimated funding, consistent with NOAA expecting to make one award up to that amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
What type of award instrument would NOAA use?
The award was offered under either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
What is the difference between a cooperative agreement and a grant in this announcement?
The announcement indicated NOAA could use either instrument, ranging from standard grant support to a more collaborative relationship where the agency may have substantial involvement during the project period, depending on the final instrument selected.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing was tied to CFDA number 11.417, Sea Grant Support.
What kinds of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments.
What activity areas did the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under multiple activity areas, including education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology and other research and development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was October 19, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date was October 19, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 15, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 15, 2011.
Could the selected recipient receive funding beyond the initial award?
Yes. NOAA indicated the selected recipient could be considered for subsequent awards on a noncompetitive, institutional basis if specific programmatic and performance conditions were met.
Were future (continuation) awards guaranteed?
No. The announcement described continuation funding as a possibility contingent on meeting specific programmatic and performance conditions.
Where were applicants instructed to find the full announcement details?
Applicants were directed to access the full announcement via the "Full Announcement" link in the posting interface.
Who was the point of contact for issues accessing the announcement or application materials?
The notice listed Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as the point of contact, particularly for assistance with difficulties downloading application materials electronically.
What kind of help could the point of contact provide?
The point of contact could assist with access issues, especially problems downloading the application materials electronically.
What was the larger program context for this law center?
The law center was intended to operate as part of the broader National Sea Grant network, which is structured as a federal-university partnership focused on integrated research, education, and outreach tied to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
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