Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS CSC 2012 2003280
Apply for NOAA NOS CSC 2012 2003280
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program FY2012 Funding Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.473 Office for Coastal Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 22, 2012 and posted on Feb 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All state, local, territory and tribal governments, institutions of higher learning, non profit and for profit organizations that may receive and expend Federal funds as legal entities are eligible to apply. As defined at 15 CFR 24.3, local government means a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority (including any public and Indian housing agency under the United States Housing Act of 1937), school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a non profit corporation under State law), any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. Please note the requirement detailed in Section III.C for demonstration of involvement and endorsement with the relevant ROP on projects and funding amounts proposed for non tribal applicants. Proposals endorsed by both the ROP and the federally recognized tribes within the region will be eligible to compete for all of the funding available through this competition. Federal agencies and employees are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners. If Federal agencies are collaborators, applicants should provide detail on the level of Federal engagement in the application. Examples might include, but are not limited to, providing additional funding, in kind services, or serving in a review capacity. The lead applicant on any proposal will be responsible for ensuring that allocated funds are used for the purposes of, and in a manner consistent with, this program, including any funds awarded to an eligible sub awardee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program (ROPFP) FY2012 Funding Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473). It is designed to competitively fund Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) and related collaborators in work that advances both regionally defined ocean and coastal priorities and the federal National Ocean Policy (NOP), with a particular emphasis on Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) and alignment with the national CMSP Framework. Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which generally means NOAA anticipates being substantively involved in the project through coordination, guidance, or other federal participation consistent with the cooperative agreement model.
The program supports two main categories of activities. First, it funds on-the-ground or applied projects that help achieve priorities identified by an ROP while also advancing NOP priorities, including regional CMSP efforts. This category is meant to push forward practical regional work that improves ocean governance, planning, coordination, and information needed for decision-making across coastal and marine areas. Second, it provides ROP Development and Governance Support, which covers operations and administration for existing ROPs and start-up costs for regions that are forming new ROPs. In other words, NOAA is not only looking to fund project deliverables, but also to strengthen and sustain the organizational capacity and governance infrastructure that allows regional ocean partnerships to function effectively over time.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities that can legally receive and spend federal funds, including state, local, territorial, and tribal governments; institutions of higher learning; and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. The announcement includes a detailed definition of "local government" consistent with 15 CFR 24.3, covering typical municipal and county governments as well as special districts, councils of governments, regional entities, and instrumentalities of local government. A key eligibility condition for non-tribal applicants is the requirement to demonstrate involvement with and endorsement from the relevant ROP for the proposed project and funding amounts, as described in the full announcement. Proposals that are endorsed by both the ROP and the federally recognized tribes within the region can compete for the full pool of available funding, signaling NOAA's interest in strong regional and tribal engagement and coordination. Federal agencies and federal employees cannot receive funds under this competition, but they may participate as collaborative partners; applicants are expected to describe the nature and level of any federal collaboration, whether that support is financial, in-kind, technical, or advisory. The lead applicant remains accountable for proper use of funds, including any funds passed through to sub-awardees.
For FY2012, NOAA anticipated approximately $3,000,000 in total funding, with an estimated 13 awards, although the final amount depended on FY2012 appropriations. The announcement also notes that additional funding from NOAA or other federal agencies could potentially be applied to FY2012 awards or used to support multi-year awards made under this competition, which suggests flexibility for expanding or sustaining successful efforts if additional resources become available. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity, reducing barriers for applicants that may not have non-federal match readily available.
The application timeline is straightforward: full proposals were due by April 2, 2012, with an anticipated project start date of October 1, 2012. The opportunity was posted February 23, 2012 (created February 22, 2012) and later archived May 2, 2012. The statutory authority cited is the Coastal Zone Management Act, specifically 16 U.S.C. 1456c (Technical Assistance), which aligns with the program's emphasis on enabling regional coordination and capacity-building to support improved coastal and ocean management outcomes.
Key identifying details for the opportunity include Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS CSC 2012 2003280, the title "NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program FY2012 Funding Competition," and the activity focus areas of environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for download issues only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program (ROPFP) FY2012 Funding Competition?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce administered through NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473). The competition is intended to competitively fund Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) and related collaborators to advance regionally defined ocean and coastal priorities while also supporting the federal National Ocean Policy (NOP), with a strong emphasis on Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) and alignment with the national CMSP Framework.
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS CSC 2012 2003280.
3. Which federal office administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through NOAA's Office for Coastal Management.
4. What is CFDA 11.473?
CFDA 11.473 is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance identifier referenced for this program in the announcement.
5. What is the main purpose of the funding competition?
The main purpose is to support work that advances both (1) regionally defined ocean and coastal priorities identified by a Regional Ocean Partnership and (2) federal National Ocean Policy priorities, particularly activities related to CMSP and alignment with the national CMSP Framework.
6. What types of activities does the program fund?
The program supports two primary categories:
- On-the-ground or applied projects that help achieve priorities identified by an ROP while also advancing National Ocean Policy priorities, including regional CMSP efforts. These projects are intended to strengthen practical regional work such as governance improvements, planning, coordination, and development of information to support decision-making across coastal and marine areas.
- ROP Development and Governance Support, which includes operations and administration for existing ROPs and start-up costs for regions forming new ROPs. This category is designed to strengthen organizational capacity and governance infrastructure so ROPs can function effectively over time.
7. What is meant by "Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP)" in this competition?
The competition highlights CMSP as a priority focus area and states that projects should align with the national CMSP Framework. The announcement emphasizes CMSP as part of advancing National Ocean Policy priorities and regional ocean and coastal planning.
8. What form of award is NOAA expected to use?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements.
9. What does it mean that awards are expected to be "cooperative agreements"?
In this program, cooperative agreements generally mean NOAA anticipates being substantively involved in the project through coordination, guidance, or other federal participation consistent with the cooperative agreement model.
10. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include entities that can legally receive and spend federal funds, including:
- State governments
- Local governments
- Territorial governments
- Tribal governments
- Institutions of higher learning
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
11. How is "local government" defined for this opportunity?
The announcement includes a detailed definition of "local government" consistent with 15 CFR 24.3. It covers typical municipal and county governments, as well as special districts, councils of governments, regional entities, and other instrumentalities of local government.
12. Are federal agencies or federal employees eligible to receive funds?
No. Federal agencies and federal employees cannot receive funds under this competition.
13. Can federal agencies still participate in projects?
Yes. While they cannot receive funds, federal agencies may participate as collaborative partners. Applicants are expected to describe the nature and level of any federal collaboration, whether that support is financial, in-kind, technical, or advisory.
14. Is Regional Ocean Partnership (ROP) involvement required?
Yes for non-tribal applicants. A key eligibility condition for non-tribal applicants is demonstrating involvement with and endorsement from the relevant ROP for the proposed project and funding amounts, as described in the full announcement.
15. What is the benefit of having both ROP and tribal endorsements?
Proposals endorsed by both the ROP and the federally recognized tribes within the region can compete for the full pool of available funding. This reflects NOAA's interest in strong regional and tribal engagement and coordination.
16. Can an applicant pass funds to other organizations (sub-awards)?
Yes. The lead applicant remains accountable for proper use of funds, including any funds passed through to sub-awardees.
17. How much total funding did NOAA anticipate for FY2012?
NOAA anticipated approximately $3,000,000 in total funding for FY2012, subject to FY2012 appropriations.
18. How many awards were expected?
NOAA estimated approximately 13 awards.
19. Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity.
20. Is there a possibility of additional funding beyond the anticipated amount?
The announcement notes that additional funding from NOAA or other federal agencies could potentially be applied to FY2012 awards or used to support multi-year awards made under this competition, depending on availability.
21. What were the key application dates for this competition?
- Posted: February 23, 2012 (created February 22, 2012)
- Full proposal due date: April 2, 2012
- Anticipated project start date: October 1, 2012
- Archived: May 2, 2012
22. What is the statutory authority for this funding opportunity?
The statutory authority cited is the Coastal Zone Management Act, specifically 16 U.S.C. 1456c (Technical Assistance).
23. What topic areas does this funding opportunity focus on?
The activity focus areas listed include environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
24. Who should be contacted for help downloading the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement due to download issues were directed to contact Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for download issues only.
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