Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2012 2003232
Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2012 2003232
- The Department of Commerce in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOAA Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Program Project Grants under the U.S. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Areas of Concern" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 9, 2012 and posted on Jan 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non profits, and commercial (for profit) organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies are strongly encouraged to work with states, non governmental organizations, municipal and county governments, conservation corps organizations and others that are eligible to apply. The Department of Commerce/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in under served areas. The RC encourages applications involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NOAA Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Program Project Grants opportunity is a competitive federal funding program aimed at restoring coastal habitats in the U.S. Great Lakes, specifically within EPA-designated Great Lakes Areas of Concern. It is offered through the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and is tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) as anticipated in the President's FY2012 budget. The central purpose is to fund practical, on-the-ground habitat restoration work that delivers measurable ecological improvements while also generating real benefits for nearby communities, including better water quality, stronger fisheries and protected resource outcomes, expanded recreation opportunities, and increased resilience for coastal communities facing changing lake levels.
The program emphasizes projects that are ready to move forward and capable of producing significant ecological gains. NOAA makes clear that this is an open competition, meaning applicants must submit an application to be considered under this specific solicitation even if the same or a similar project has already been submitted to another NOAA funding competition. The competitive structure is intended to help NOAA select the most beneficial, "shovel-ready" restoration projects, ensuring that funds are directed to work that can be implemented efficiently and produce tangible results.
Awards are expected to be made through a grant or cooperative agreement, with the cooperative agreement mechanism indicating that NOAA may have substantial involvement during the project, such as providing technical expertise or participating in project oversight. Funding availability is dependent on money provided to NOAA for this purpose by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NOAA anticipated up to $5,000,000 in total funding for Great Lakes coastal habitat restoration under this solicitation. Typical restoration awards were expected to range from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000, reflecting a focus on large, high-impact implementation projects. In addition to full restoration implementation, NOAA also accepted proposals specifically for engineering and design work that would prepare habitat restoration projects for later construction or implementation. Those planning and design awards were expected to be smaller, typically ranging from $75,000 to $350,000, supporting the technical development needed to get future restoration projects to a shovel-ready stage.
Eligibility is broad and designed to include many of the organizations that commonly plan and implement habitat restoration. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state, local, and Indian tribal governments, certain organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations. Applications from federal agencies or federal employees were not eligible for consideration, although federal agencies were encouraged to partner with eligible entities such as states, municipalities, NGOs, conservation corps organizations, and others that can apply directly. NOAA also highlighted an interest in broadening participation by institutions that serve historically underserved communities, specifically naming historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas.
Administratively, the funds were to be managed by the Great Lakes Region of NOAA's Restoration Center (RC), with the program tied to the Habitat Conservation CFDA number 11.463. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make participation more feasible for applicants that may have limited access to non-federal matching resources. The Funding Opportunity Number was NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2012-2003232. The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2012, with an original and final closing date of February 16, 2012, and it was archived on March 17, 2012. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact for download issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
FAQs: NOAA Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Program Project Grants
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive federal funding opportunity called the NOAA Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Program Project Grants. It is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to fund practical, on-the-ground coastal habitat restoration work in the U.S. Great Lakes that produces measurable ecological improvements and delivers real benefits for nearby communities.
Where must projects take place to be eligible?
Projects are targeted to U.S. Great Lakes coastal habitats, specifically within EPA-designated Great Lakes Areas of Concern.
How is this opportunity connected to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)?
The opportunity is tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) as anticipated in the President's FY2012 budget.
What kinds of outcomes does NOAA want funded projects to achieve?
NOAA emphasizes projects that deliver measurable ecological improvements and provide community benefits, including improved water quality, stronger fisheries and protected resource outcomes, expanded recreation opportunities, and increased resilience for coastal communities facing changing lake levels.
What does NOAA mean by "shovel-ready" projects?
The solicitation emphasizes projects that are ready to move forward and can be implemented efficiently to produce tangible ecological results.
Is this an open competition?
Yes. NOAA states this is an open competition and applicants must submit an application under this specific solicitation to be considered.
If a project was submitted to another NOAA competition, can it be submitted here too?
Yes. NOAA notes that even if the same or a similar project has been submitted to another NOAA funding competition, an applicant must still submit an application to be considered under this solicitation.
What funding instruments will NOAA use for awards?
Awards are expected to be made through a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the significance of a cooperative agreement for this program?
The cooperative agreement mechanism indicates NOAA may have substantial involvement during the project, such as providing technical expertise or participating in project oversight.
How much total funding was anticipated under this solicitation?
NOAA anticipated up to $5,000,000 in total funding for Great Lakes coastal habitat restoration under this solicitation.
What is the typical award size for restoration implementation projects?
Typical restoration awards were expected to range from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000, reflecting a focus on large, high-impact implementation projects.
Does the program fund engineering and design work?
Yes. In addition to full restoration implementation, NOAA accepted proposals specifically for engineering and design work to prepare habitat restoration projects for later construction or implementation.
What is the typical award size for engineering and design proposals?
Planning and design awards were expected to be smaller, typically ranging from $75,000 to $350,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state governments, local governments, Indian tribal governments, certain organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations.
Are federal agencies or federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Applications from federal agencies or federal employees were not eligible for consideration.
Can federal agencies participate in any way if they cannot apply directly?
Yes. Federal agencies were encouraged to partner with eligible entities such as states, municipalities, NGOs, conservation corps organizations, and others that can apply directly.
Does NOAA indicate any interest in broadening participation among specific institution types?
Yes. NOAA highlighted an interest in broadening participation by institutions serving historically underserved communities, including historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas.
Which NOAA office manages these funds?
The funds were to be managed by the Great Lakes Region of NOAA's Restoration Center (RC).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to the Habitat Conservation CFDA number 11.463.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2012-2003232.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2012. The original and final closing date was February 16, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 17, 2012.
Where does the funding ultimately come from?
Funding availability is dependent on money provided to NOAA for this purpose by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Who is the contact if there are problems downloading the full announcement?
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact for download issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
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