Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003654
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003654
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension and Technology Transfer 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 8, 2013 and posted on Feb 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2013. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Sea Grant College Programs, Sea Grant Institutional Programs, Sea Grant Coherent Area Programs, and the National Sea Grant Law Center.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension and Technology Transfer 2013 opportunity was a national competitive funding program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant (CFDA 11.417). Its purpose was to support hands-on aquaculture extension and technology transfer work that helps move marine aquaculture forward in ways that are both environmentally responsible and economically viable. The program framed these awards as part of a broader strategy to develop sustainable aquaculture in ocean and coastal settings, and it explicitly treated aquaculture in the Great Lakes or the Great Lakes coastal zone as "marine aquaculture" for the purposes of eligibility and project scope.
Funding was expected to be approximately $1,600,000 in each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, depending on appropriations and availability. While the overall pool was around that level annually, individual project requests were capped at $300,000 in total federal funds for projects lasting up to two years. There was no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0), which typically signals that NOAA could fund a range of project sizes as long as they fit within the program goals and the maximum ceiling. The funding mechanism was listed as grant and cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA could support projects either with a more traditional grant relationship or with a cooperative agreement where there may be more substantial NOAA involvement during the performance period.
A central expectation of this competition was that projects would focus on extension and technology transfer rather than basic research alone. In practical terms, that means proposals were meant to help aquaculture practitioners, managers, and communities apply proven methods, adopt new tools, navigate permitting and management realities, and solve real operational problems with actionable outreach and technical assistance. The emphasis on "technology transfer" points toward moving innovations and best practices into actual use by industry or resource managers, while "extension" points toward education, training, stakeholder engagement, demonstration projects, and on-the-ground problem solving that accelerates adoption and improves outcomes.
Cost sharing was required, so applicants needed to bring matching funds to complement the federal request. The opportunity also required proposals to include partnerships, reflecting NOAA Sea Grant's expectation that successful aquaculture extension work is collaborative and grounded in local and regional needs. The announcement gave examples of acceptable partners such as local community governments, state and federal agencies, regional management entities, industry, and non-governmental organizations. This partnership requirement signals that proposals were expected to demonstrate buy-in, relevance, and pathways to implementation, rather than operating in isolation.
Eligibility was limited to entities within the Sea Grant network: Sea Grant College Programs, Sea Grant Institutional Programs, Sea Grant Coherent Area Programs, and the National Sea Grant Law Center. In other words, the competition was not broadly open to all universities or nonprofits unless they were applying through an eligible Sea Grant program or entity. That structure is consistent with Sea Grant's model, where extension capacity and stakeholder relationships are typically housed within Sea Grant programs that have established regional footprints.
The timeline for this specific 2013 competition was clear and fairly tight. The opportunity was posted February 26, 2013, and the application deadline was April 18, 2013, with an archive date of May 18, 2013. Awards were anticipated to start no later than September 1, 2013, aligning with a typical federal fiscal-year project start window. NOAA also noted that additional proposals from the same competition could be selected for funding in the next fiscal year (FY 2014), if funds were available, which suggests that strong proposals might be held for later funding rather than rejected outright if the first-year funding pool was insufficient.
Key administrative identifiers for the opportunity included the Funding Opportunity Number NOAA-OAR-SG-2013-2003654 and the title "NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension and Technology Transfer 2013." The activity category was Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, which reflects that although the projects were extension-focused, they still sit within NOAA's broader science-to-application mission. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement, the listed program contact was Dr. Gene Kim at NOAA Sea Grant in Silver Spring, Maryland, with a telephone number provided (301-734-1281).
FAQs: NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension and Technology Transfer 2013
What is the NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension and Technology Transfer 2013 opportunity?
It was a national competitive funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant (CFDA 11.417) to support hands-on aquaculture extension and technology transfer work.
What was the purpose of this funding program?
The purpose was to move marine aquaculture forward in ways that are environmentally responsible and economically viable by supporting practical extension and technology transfer activities.
Who administered the program?
The program was run by NOAA Sea Grant, within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for the opportunity was 11.417.
What kinds of projects were this program designed to fund?
The program emphasized projects focused on aquaculture extension and technology transfer rather than basic research alone. The intent was to help practitioners, managers, and communities apply proven methods, adopt tools, address permitting and management realities, and solve operational problems through actionable outreach and technical assistance.
What does "extension" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Extension was framed as education, training, stakeholder engagement, demonstration projects, and on-the-ground problem solving aimed at accelerating adoption of practices and improving outcomes in aquaculture.
What does "technology transfer" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Technology transfer referred to moving innovations and best practices into real-world use by aquaculture industry participants and/or resource managers.
Did the opportunity treat Great Lakes aquaculture as eligible marine aquaculture?
Yes. The announcement explicitly treated aquaculture in the Great Lakes or the Great Lakes coastal zone as "marine aquaculture" for eligibility and project scope purposes.
How much funding was expected to be available?
Funding was expected to be approximately $1,600,000 in each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, depending on appropriations and availability.
What was the maximum federal funding request per project?
Individual project requests were capped at $300,000 in total federal funds.
What was the maximum project length?
Projects could last up to two years.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
What funding mechanisms were used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding mechanism was listed as grant and cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA could support projects either through a standard grant or through a cooperative agreement where NOAA may have more substantial involvement during the project period.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing was required, so applicants needed to provide matching funds in addition to the federal request.
Were partnerships required as part of the proposal?
Yes. The opportunity required proposals to include partnerships, reflecting NOAA Sea Grant's expectation that effective aquaculture extension work is collaborative and grounded in local and regional needs.
What kinds of partners were considered acceptable or relevant?
Examples provided included local community governments, state and federal agencies, regional management entities, industry, and non-governmental organizations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to entities within the Sea Grant network: Sea Grant College Programs, Sea Grant Institutional Programs, Sea Grant Coherent Area Programs, and the National Sea Grant Law Center.
Could a university or nonprofit outside the Sea Grant network apply directly?
Not directly, based on the stated eligibility. The competition was not broadly open beyond the listed Sea Grant network entities (unless applying through an eligible Sea Grant program or entity).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 26, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 18, 2013.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was May 18, 2013.
When were awards expected to start?
Awards were anticipated to start no later than September 1, 2013.
Could proposals from this competition be funded in FY 2014?
Yes. NOAA noted that additional proposals from the same competition could be selected for funding in the next fiscal year (FY 2014) if funds were available.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NOAA-OAR-SG-2013-2003654.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title was "NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension and Technology Transfer 2013."
What activity category was associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
Who was the program contact for questions?
The listed program contact was Dr. Gene Kim at NOAA Sea Grant in Silver Spring, Maryland.
What phone number was provided for the program contact?
The telephone number provided was 301-734-1281.
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