Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2014 2003987
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2014 2003987
- 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 Research Program 2014" 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 May 7, 2014 and posted on Jan 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2014. (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.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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, local and Indian tribal governments and individuals are eligible. Federal agencies and their personnel are not permitted to receive federal funding under this competition however, federal scientists can serve as uncompensated partners or co Principal Investigators on proposals. Directors of the state Sea Grant Programs are not eligible to compete for funds under this announcement, although for administrative purposes, they will be considered to be the Principal Investigator for all awards made to their state programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program 2014 was a national competitive funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant to support new marine and Great Lakes aquaculture research projects. The program was framed around NOAA Sea Grant's broader goal of accelerating the development of aquaculture that is both environmentally responsible and economically viable across ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes settings. For FY 2014, NOAA Sea Grant anticipated making up to about $3,000,000 available in total funding (contingent on appropriations and availability of funds), with an expectation of roughly 10 awards.
The competition emphasized applied research that could move the needle quickly for U.S. aquaculture development. Applicants were required to make a clear case that their work would rapidly and significantly advance domestic marine aquaculture in the short term, specifically within about 1 to 2 years after the project ends. Projects were intended to be time-limited and deliverable-focused, rather than purely exploratory, and the solicitation explicitly pushed proposals to define near-term outcomes and tangible products that decision-makers or industry could use.
NOAA Sea Grant identified three main topical priorities for this round. First, the program sought research that directly informs pending regulatory decisions at the local, state, or federal level, with the expectation that the research would produce an information product needed to resolve a specific, real-world question about aquaculture impacts. The announcement highlighted concrete outputs such as a tool, technology, template, or model that could support final regulatory determinations, reflecting an emphasis on actionable science that fits into active permitting, siting, or environmental review processes. Second, it prioritized public-private research partnerships aimed at solving current bottlenecks that restrict a steady supply of marine or Great Lakes fingerlings, recognizing seed and juvenile availability as a limiting factor for expansion and stability in the sector. Third, it encouraged social and economic research that places aquaculture issues in a broader context, supporting work that helps explain market dynamics, community impacts, governance challenges, public perceptions, or other human-dimensions factors that shape whether aquaculture can scale sustainably.
The funding mechanism included both grants and cooperative agreements, and it fell under the Sea Grant Support CFDA listing (11.417). Individual proposals were constrained by a federal funding limit and project duration expectations. The source data indicates an award ceiling of $250,000, while the narrative description notes proposals could request up to $500,000 in total federal funding for up to two years; taken together, the intent is that projects were relatively modest in size and designed to be completed within a two-year performance period, with a strong emphasis on near-term deliverables. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to bring non-federal match to the project consistent with Sea Grant matching expectations.
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, state, local, and tribal governments, and individuals. Federal agencies and federal personnel were not allowed to receive federal funds through this competition, although federal scientists could participate as unpaid collaborators or co-principal investigators. Another special condition applied to the Sea Grant network: state Sea Grant Directors could not compete for funds under this announcement, though for administrative purposes they would be treated as the principal investigator for awards issued to their state programs.
The timeline for the opportunity was clearly defined. It was posted on January 27, 2014, with an application closing date of May 30, 2014, and an archive date of June 29, 2014. NOAA Sea Grant anticipated that awards would begin no later than September 1, 2014. The announcement also noted that additional proposals submitted under this competition could be selected for funding in the subsequent fiscal year if funds became available, which signaled that meritorious proposals might remain under consideration beyond the initial award slate depending on budget conditions.
For applicants needing help with the announcement or access issues, the listed point of contact for general questions was Dr. Gene W. Kim. The overall structure of the opportunity combined a national competition, applied research priorities tied to regulation and production constraints, and a requirement for demonstrable short-term impact, aiming to produce practical outputs that support real decisions and real industry needs in U.S. marine and Great Lakes aquaculture.
NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program (FY 2014) FAQs
What is the NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program 2014?
The NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program 2014 was a national, competitive funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant. It supported new aquaculture research projects focused on marine and Great Lakes systems, with an emphasis on work that could help accelerate environmentally responsible and economically viable aquaculture development in the United States.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The program aimed to fund applied, deliverable-focused research that could quickly advance domestic marine and Great Lakes aquaculture. Proposals were expected to show how results would rapidly and significantly move U.S. aquaculture forward, with meaningful impact anticipated within about 1 to 2 years after the project ends.
How much total funding was NOAA Sea Grant expecting to make available in FY 2014?
NOAA Sea Grant anticipated making up to about $3,000,000 available in total funding for FY 2014, contingent on appropriations and the availability of funds.
About how many awards were expected?
The program expected to make roughly 10 awards.
What kinds of projects were emphasized?
The competition emphasized applied research designed to produce near-term outcomes and tangible products that decision-makers or industry could use. Projects were intended to be time-limited and focused on clear deliverables rather than purely exploratory work.
How soon did NOAA Sea Grant expect funded projects to make a difference?
Applicants were required to make a clear case that their work would advance domestic marine aquaculture in the short term, specifically within about 1 to 2 years after the project ends.
What were the topical priority areas for this round?
NOAA Sea Grant identified three main priorities:
- Research that directly informs pending regulatory decisions (local, state, or federal) by producing an information product needed to resolve a specific real-world question about aquaculture impacts.
- Public-private research partnerships to address bottlenecks that limit the steady supply of marine or Great Lakes fingerlings (seed and juveniles).
- Social and economic research to place aquaculture issues in broader context (for example, market dynamics, community impacts, governance challenges, or public perceptions).
What does it mean that projects should inform regulatory decisions?
The solicitation emphasized research tied to active, pending regulatory questions about aquaculture impacts, including permitting, siting, or environmental review needs. The intent was for the work to produce a concrete information product that could help resolve a specific question needed for final regulatory determinations.
What kinds of outputs did NOAA Sea Grant highlight for regulatory-focused projects?
The announcement pointed to practical outputs such as a tool, technology, template, or model that could be used to support final regulatory decisions.
Why did the program prioritize fingerling supply research?
NOAA Sea Grant recognized that seed and juvenile availability (including fingerlings) can be a limiting factor for expansion and stability in marine and Great Lakes aquaculture. The program encouraged public-private research partnerships aimed at solving current bottlenecks restricting a steady supply.
What types of social and economic research were encouraged?
The program encouraged research that helps explain human-dimensions factors shaping sustainable aquaculture growth, such as market dynamics, community impacts, governance challenges, and public perceptions.
What funding mechanisms were used for awards?
Awards could be made as grants or cooperative agreements.
What CFDA listing applied to this opportunity?
This opportunity fell under the Sea Grant Support CFDA listing: 11.417.
What was the maximum federal funding an individual proposal could request?
The source information includes two figures: an award ceiling of $250,000, and a narrative statement indicating proposals could request up to $500,000 in total federal funding for up to two years. Taken together, the intent conveyed in the opportunity description is that projects were relatively modest in size and designed for completion within a two-year performance period.
How long could projects last?
Projects were expected to be completed within a two-year performance period (up to two years).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to provide non-federal match consistent with Sea Grant matching expectations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, state governments, local governments, tribal governments, and individuals.
Could federal agencies or federal employees receive funding through this competition?
No. Federal agencies and federal personnel were not allowed to receive federal funds through this competition.
Could federal scientists participate in a project in any way?
Yes. Federal scientists could participate as unpaid collaborators or co-principal investigators, but they could not receive federal funds through this opportunity.
Could state Sea Grant Directors apply as competitors for these funds?
No. State Sea Grant Directors could not compete for funds under this announcement. However, for administrative purposes, they would be treated as the principal investigator for awards issued to their state programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 27, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was May 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 29, 2014.
When were awards expected to begin?
NOAA Sea Grant anticipated that awards would begin no later than September 1, 2014.
Could proposals be considered for funding after FY 2014?
Yes. The announcement stated that additional proposals submitted under this competition could be selected for funding in the subsequent fiscal year if funds became available, meaning meritorious proposals might remain under consideration beyond the initial award slate depending on budget conditions.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the announcement or access issues?
The listed point of contact for general questions was Dr. Gene W. Kim.
What was NOAA Sea Grant looking for in terms of “deliverables”?
The solicitation pushed proposals to define near-term outcomes and tangible products that decision-makers or industry could use. Examples mentioned include practical information products and decision-support outputs such as tools, templates, models, or technologies, especially where the research supports real permitting, siting, or environmental review decisions.
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