Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS WCRO 2015 2004368
Apply for NOAA NMFS WCRO 2015 2004368
- 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 "Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.438 Pacific Coast Salmon RecoveryPacific Salmon Treaty Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 23, 2015 and posted on Jan 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, and federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast (including Alaska).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) is a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by NOAA through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to support on-the-ground efforts to restore and conserve Pacific salmon and steelhead. The funding is authorized under Public Law 113-235 (Omnibus and Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015) and is intended to cover necessary expenses tied directly to rebuilding salmon populations and protecting or improving the habitats they depend on. In practice, this program is aimed at advancing recovery work for salmon and steelhead that are already listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, are identified by a state as at risk of future listing, are needed to sustain populations supporting tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing, or require habitat conservation actions along the Pacific coast.
Eligibility is limited to specific public and tribal governments: the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, as well as federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast (including Alaska). This design reflects the program's focus on regional, watershed-scale recovery priorities that are typically led by state agencies and tribal governments with direct management responsibilities and local knowledge. The announcement notes that NOAA will use stated priorities and guidelines to evaluate and award funds, which generally means applicants must clearly tie proposed projects to measurable salmon recovery outcomes, targeted populations or habitats, and the broader conservation goals recognized by NMFS and the eligible jurisdictions.
The opportunity was posted on January 23, 2015, with an anticipated total funding amount of approximately $65,000,000 and an expected 15 awards. Individual awards could be as large as $25,000,000, with no stated minimum award floor. The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under environmental/natural resources and science and technology/research and development activities. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules (the announcement does not specify the match percentage in the excerpt, but it explicitly indicates that matching is required).
The application process includes an optional but strongly encouraged pre-application step. Pre-applications were due by February 24, 2015 for applicants who wanted NMFS feedback on whether their submission package appeared complete and met the minimum threshold requirements. Final applications were due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 24, 2015 and were primarily submitted through Grants.gov. A critical procedural point is that timeliness is based on the Grants.gov receipt timestamp and the application must be validated by Grants.gov to count as on time; validation can take up to two business days, so applicants were warned not to wait until the last minute.
For applicants without internet access, the announcement allowed submission of one signed original and two hard copies, either postmarked or received by the due date, sent to Stephanie Coleman, Grants Program Manager, NMFS West Coast Region, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232-1274. The rules also clarified how late-arriving hard copy packages might still be accepted for review if they were handed to a guaranteed delivery service by the deadline (11:59 pm EST on the closing date) and then received by the PCSRF Program Officer no later than 5:00 pm EST two business days after the deadline, with proper delivery documentation. Proposals submitted by fax or email were explicitly not accepted.
Projects funded under this announcement were expected to start no earlier than July 1, 2015 unless the PCSRF Program Officer directed otherwise. For assistance obtaining the full announcement or addressing access issues, the federal contact listed was Sheryl Robinson, PCSRF Federal Program Officer, NMFS West Coast Region, reachable by phone at (503) 230-5421. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2015-2004368, and the CFDA listing referenced is 11.438 (Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery / Pacific Salmon Treaty Program).
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) FAQs
What is the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF)?
The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) is a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by NOAA through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to support on-the-ground efforts to restore and conserve Pacific salmon and steelhead.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The funding is intended to cover necessary expenses tied directly to rebuilding salmon populations and protecting or improving the habitats they depend on, with an emphasis on regional, watershed-scale recovery priorities along the Pacific coast.
What types of salmon and steelhead recovery needs does PCSRF focus on?
The program is aimed at advancing recovery work for salmon and steelhead that are: (1) listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, (2) identified by a state as at risk of future listing, (3) needed to sustain populations supporting tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing, or (4) in need of habitat conservation actions along the Pacific coast.
Who administers this grant program?
PCSRF is administered by NOAA through NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service).
What is the legal authority for this funding?
The funding is authorized under Public Law 113-235 (Omnibus and Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific public and tribal governments: the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, as well as federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast (including Alaska).
Are individuals, nonprofits, universities, or local governments eligible to apply directly?
The eligibility described in this announcement is limited to the listed states and federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast (including Alaska). No other applicant types are included in the eligibility list provided.
How are awards evaluated and decided?
NOAA indicated it will use stated priorities and guidelines to evaluate and award funds. In general, applicants are expected to clearly connect proposed projects to measurable salmon recovery outcomes, targeted populations or habitats, and broader conservation goals recognized by NMFS and the eligible jurisdictions.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. PCSRF is described as a competitive federal grant opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 23, 2015.
How much total funding was anticipated under this announcement?
The anticipated total funding amount was approximately $65,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated about 15 awards.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $25,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What are the program activity areas or categories?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental/natural resources and science and technology/research and development activities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, and applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions consistent with program rules. The match percentage is not specified in the excerpt provided.
Was a pre-application required?
A pre-application step was optional but strongly encouraged for applicants who wanted NMFS feedback on whether their submission package appeared complete and met the minimum threshold requirements.
When were pre-applications due?
Pre-applications were due by February 24, 2015 (for applicants seeking NMFS feedback).
When were final applications due?
Final applications were due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 24, 2015.
How were applications primarily submitted?
Applications were primarily submitted through Grants.gov.
What determines whether an online application is on time?
Timeliness is based on the Grants.gov receipt timestamp, and the application must be validated by Grants.gov to count as on time.
How long can Grants.gov validation take?
Validation can take up to two business days, and applicants were warned not to wait until the last minute.
Was a paper (hard copy) application option allowed?
Yes. For applicants without internet access, the announcement allowed submission of one signed original and two hard copies, postmarked or received by the due date.
Where were hard copy applications sent?
Hard copy packages were sent to: Stephanie Coleman, Grants Program Manager, NMFS West Coast Region, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232-1274.
Could late-arriving hard copy packages still be considered?
In limited circumstances, yes. The rules stated that late-arriving hard copy packages might still be accepted for review if they were handed to a guaranteed delivery service by the deadline (11:59 pm EST on the closing date) and then received by the PCSRF Program Officer no later than 5:00 pm EST two business days after the deadline, with proper delivery documentation.
Are faxed or emailed proposals accepted?
No. Proposals submitted by fax or email were explicitly not accepted.
When could funded projects begin?
Projects funded under this announcement were expected to start no earlier than July 1, 2015, unless the PCSRF Program Officer directed otherwise.
Who is the federal contact for assistance?
The federal contact listed was Sheryl Robinson, PCSRF Federal Program Officer, NMFS West Coast Region, phone (503) 230-5421.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2015-2004368.
What CFDA listing is referenced for this program?
The CFDA listing referenced is 11.438 (Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery / Pacific Salmon Treaty Program).
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