Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2013 2003718
Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2013 2003718
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOAAs Restoration Center Great Lakes Restoration in the Manistique River Area 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 Apr 30, 2013 and posted on Apr 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non profits, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Commercial (for profit) organizations and 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, and others that are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "NOAAs Restoration Center Great Lakes Restoration in the Manistique River Area of Concern," is a competitive funding solicitation from the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. The basic purpose is to fund and support major restoration work in the Manistique River Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes region, with a very specific end goal: removing the final two remaining Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs) so the site can be restored and ultimately delisted as an AOC. NOAA is positioning this as targeted, outcome-driven restoration work rather than general environmental research, and it pairs NOAA funding with NOAA technical expertise to get to the finish line on delisting.
Funding for the work is expected to come through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), tied to the President's FY2013 Budget and anticipated FY2014 Budget levels. NOAA makes clear that awards depend on how much money is ultimately made available to NOAA for this purpose by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the GLRI. In other words, NOAA intends to fund substantial restoration, but the final scale and continuation of funding are contingent on federal appropriations and transfers supporting GLRI implementation.
The solicitation uses cooperative agreements as the funding instrument, which usually indicates NOAA expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration on technical decisions, monitoring approaches, deliverables, or coordination with other Great Lakes restoration partners). Awards are planned as multi-year agreements, structured so that additional funds can be released to selected projects over time without requiring another round of competition, supporting continued work in the Manistique River AOC through FY2015. Administration of the funds would be handled by the Great Lakes Region of NOAA's Restoration Center.
In terms of funding size, NOAA anticipates that roughly $20 million total may be available over the next three years to support and maintain selected awards, depending on GLRI funding levels. Proposals must be large and comprehensive: NOAA will not accept applications with a project budget under $10 million, and it will not accept budgets over $20 million. The published award ceiling is $20,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants.
Eligibility is limited to non-federal entities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Commercial (for-profit) organizations are not eligible, and NOAA will not consider applications submitted by federal agencies or federal employees. At the same time, NOAA encourages federal agencies to participate indirectly by partnering with eligible applicants such as states, local governments, or nongovernmental organizations, which reflects NOAA's intent to integrate federal expertise while keeping the applicant and award recipient within the eligible categories.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with an activity focus listed under Environment and Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation). NOAA expected up to five awards under this solicitation. Key dates provided include a posted date of April 30, 2013, with an application deadline of May 30, 2013, and an archive date of June 29, 2013. The funding opportunity number is NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2013-2003718.
For applicants or interested parties who need help accessing the full announcement or have questions, NOAA provided contacts: Jessica Berrio (301-427-8654, Jessica.Berrio@noaa.gov) and Julie Sims (734-741-2385, Julie.Sims@noaa.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOAAs Restoration Center Great Lakes Restoration in the Manistique River Area of Concern."
2. Who is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive funding solicitation from the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
3. What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund and support major restoration work in the Manistique River Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes region, with a specific end goal: removing the final two remaining Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs) so the site can be restored and ultimately delisted as an AOC.
4. Is this opportunity intended for general research projects?
No. NOAA frames this as targeted, outcome-driven restoration work rather than general environmental research. The focus is on completing restoration actions needed to reach delisting.
5. What is the expected source of funding for awards?
Funding is expected to come through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), tied to the President's FY2013 Budget and anticipated FY2014 Budget levels.
6. Is funding guaranteed?
No. NOAA states that awards depend on the amount of money ultimately made available to NOAA for this purpose by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the GLRI. The scale and continuation of funding are contingent on federal appropriations and transfers supporting GLRI implementation.
7. What type of funding instrument will NOAA use?
NOAA plans to use cooperative agreements as the funding instrument.
8. What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be run?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates NOAA expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on technical decisions, monitoring approaches, deliverables, or coordination with other Great Lakes restoration partners.
9. Are awards expected to be multi-year?
Yes. Awards are planned as multi-year agreements, structured so that additional funds can be released to selected projects over time without requiring another round of competition.
10. How long is NOAA planning to support work through this solicitation?
NOAA indicates continued work in the Manistique River AOC could be supported through FY2015, depending on GLRI funding levels and transfers.
11. Who will administer the awards?
Administration of the funds would be handled by the Great Lakes Region of NOAA's Restoration Center.
12. How much funding may be available in total?
NOAA anticipates that roughly $20 million total may be available over the next three years to support and maintain selected awards, depending on GLRI funding levels.
13. What is the minimum project budget allowed?
NOAA will not accept applications with a project budget under $10 million.
14. What is the maximum (ceiling) project budget allowed?
NOAA will not accept budgets over $20 million. The published award ceiling is $20,000,000.
15. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
16. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-federal entities. Eligible applicants include:
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations
- State governments
- Local governments
- Federally recognized Indian tribal governments
17. Are for-profit (commercial) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Commercial (for-profit) organizations are not eligible.
18. Can federal agencies, federal employees, or federal offices apply directly?
No. NOAA will not consider applications submitted by federal agencies or federal employees.
19. Can federal agencies still be involved in the project?
Yes, indirectly. NOAA encourages federal agencies to participate by partnering with eligible applicants such as states, local governments, or nongovernmental organizations.
20. About how many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected up to five awards under this solicitation.
21. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2013-2003718.
22. What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.463 (Habitat Conservation).
23. How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding, with an activity focus listed under Environment and Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
24. When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is April 30, 2013.
25. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 30, 2013.
26. When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 29, 2013.
27. Who should applicants contact for help or questions?
NOAA listed the following contacts:
- Jessica Berrio: 301-427-8654, Jessica.Berrio@noaa.gov
- Julie Sims: 734-741-2385, Julie.Sims@noaa.gov
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