Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003207
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003207
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Sea Grant Library" 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 Nov 1, 2011 and posted on Nov 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 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 $235,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $235,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity, titled "National Sea Grant Library" (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003207), was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Sea Grant College Program. It invited applicants to either establish or continue operating a National Sea Grant Library as part of the broader National Sea Grant network, which connects federal agencies and universities to support coordinated research, education, and outreach focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues. The planned project start date was March 1, 2012, and applicants were expected to submit a proposal covering a two-year period.
The award mechanism was a discretionary cooperative agreement grant under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category, listed under CFDA 11.417 (Sea Grant Support). NOAA anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $235,000. The maximum possible award (ceiling) was also $235,000, and there was no required cost sharing or matching.
Eligibility was broad, allowing applications from institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. The announcement was posted and created on November 1, 2011, with an application deadline of December 1, 2011, and an archive date of December 31, 2011. For full details, applicants were directed to use the "full announcement" link in the official posting, and technical help accessing the announcement could be requested from Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for application download issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - National Sea Grant Library (NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003207)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "National Sea Grant Library."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003207.
Which agency released this opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), specifically NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Sea Grant College Program.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The opportunity invited applicants to establish or continue operating a National Sea Grant Library as part of the broader National Sea Grant network, which connects federal agencies and universities to support coordinated research, education, and outreach focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a discretionary cooperative agreement grant.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is under CFDA 11.417 (Sea Grant Support).
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA anticipated making a single award.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $235,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The maximum possible award (ceiling) was $235,000.
Is there any required cost sharing or matching?
No. There was no required cost sharing or matching.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on November 1, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 1, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 31, 2011.
What was the planned project start date?
The planned project start date was March 1, 2012.
How long was the proposed project period expected to be?
Applicants were expected to submit a proposal covering a two-year period.
Was this opportunity intended to support new libraries, existing libraries, or both?
Both. Applicants were invited to either establish a National Sea Grant Library or continue operating an existing National Sea Grant Library.
Where should applicants look for full details and requirements?
Applicants were directed to use the "full announcement" link in the official posting for complete details.
Who could applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
For technical help with accessing the announcement (such as application download issues), applicants could request assistance from Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
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