Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003496
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003496
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Projects of Special Merit Competition FY2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 8, 2013 and posted on Jan 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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) State governments.
- Additional Information on Eligibility Any State or Territorial coastal zone management program that has been approved by NOAA pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1455) is eligible under this announcement if the requirements established at 923.121 are met. Applicants must have successfully completed an approved Assessment and Strategy which includes an approved strategy for one or more of the priority enhancement areas identified in Section I.B to be eligible for funding under this announcement. In addition to strategies approved as part of the Assessment and Strategy, approved strategies include added or substantially modified strategies that were approved by NOAAs Office and Coastal Resource Management prior to the start of the competition. Strategies added or substantially modified after the date on which this notice was published are not approved strategies for the purposes of this competition. The designated lead agency for implementing each approved CMP is eligible to submit projects for funding under this competition. For the purposes of this competition, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is an eligible applicant. Eligible applicants may submit a proposal on behalf of state agency partners within the approved state coastal zone management program network, if applicable. Local governments and nonprofits may participate as partners on the proposed projects however, projects should be focused upon enhancing the approved coastal zone management program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Projects of Special Merit (PSM) Competition for FY2013 (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003496) is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA Ocean Service, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, under CFDA 11.419 (Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards). Its core purpose is tied to Section 309 of the Coastal Zone Management Act framework: helping states and territories with federally approved Coastal Management Programs (CMPs keep strengthening and modernizing their programs over time, rather than simply maintaining the status quo. The program is designed to push continuous improvement by funding projects that are innovative, forward-looking, and aligned with national coastal management priorities.
PSM funding specifically targets work that advances a state or territorys already-approved enhancement area strategies. In other words, applicants must be able to connect the proposed project to one or more enhancement area objectives established at 15 CFR 923.122 and to the programs approved Assessment and Strategy work. A key feature of this competition is that the projects should meaningfully further the objectives of an approved enhancement strategy, but they cannot be essential for meeting specific, required benchmarks in that strategy. This positions PSM awards as a way to pilot, test, or accelerate improvements beyond what is strictly required, encouraging experimentation and creative solutions that can later be adopted more broadly.
Another important constraint is sustainability: proposed PSM projects must not be dependent on long-term funding levels to succeed. That signals a preference for projects that can stand on their own after the award period, such as one-time program improvements, development of tools or processes, creation of implementable policy or regulatory changes, or other deliverables that do not require indefinite federal support to remain effective. The competition also authorizes grants for developing and submitting federally approved program changes that support achievement of the enhancement objectives, meaning the work can include the policy, technical, and administrative development needed to strengthen the federally approved coastal program itself.
The FY2013 competition anticipated about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of 1,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between 50,000 (floor) and 200,000 (ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which reduces barriers to participation and makes the grant more accessible for eligible state and territorial programs.
Eligibility is limited and specific. Only state or territorial coastal zone management programs that have been approved by NOAA under the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1455) may apply, and they must meet the requirements at 15 CFR 923.121. To be eligible for funding, applicants also must have successfully completed an approved Assessment and Strategy that includes an approved strategy for one or more priority enhancement areas. The notice emphasizes timing and approval status: strategies that were added or substantially modified must have been approved by NOAAs Office of Coastal Resource Management prior to the start of the competition to count. Strategies changed after the publication date of the notice do not qualify as approved strategies for the purposes of this competition. The eligible applicant is the designated lead agency responsible for implementing the approved CMP, and the announcement explicitly includes the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission as an eligible applicant for this competition. While local governments and nonprofits may participate as partners, the project itself is expected to focus on strengthening and enhancing the approved state coastal zone management program rather than operating as a standalone local or nonprofit initiative.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on January 8, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 15, 2013, and an archive date of March 17, 2013. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity categories listed include education, environment, and science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the fact that coastal management improvements can involve policy development, applied research, technical tools, training, and program modernization.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Elizabeth Mountz at NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in Silver Spring, Maryland, with a phone contact number provided (301 713 3155 ext. 148).
Projects of Special Merit (PSM) Competition for FY2013 - FAQs
What is the Projects of Special Merit (PSM) Competition for FY2013?
The Projects of Special Merit (PSM) Competition for FY2013 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), specifically NOAA Ocean Service, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). It is associated with CFDA 11.419, Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003496.
What is the main purpose of the PSM program?
The core purpose is to help eligible states and territories keep strengthening and modernizing their federally approved Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) over time under the Section 309 enhancement framework, rather than simply maintaining existing practices. Projects are expected to be innovative, forward-looking, and aligned with national coastal management priorities.
How does this opportunity relate to the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) Section 309 framework?
This competition is tied to the Section 309 approach to continuous program enhancement. Funding is aimed at work that advances a state or territory's already-approved enhancement area strategies and supports ongoing improvement of the federally approved coastal program.
What kinds of projects does PSM funding target?
PSM funding targets projects that advance an applicant's already-approved enhancement area strategies. The proposed work must connect to one or more enhancement area objectives established at 15 CFR 923.122 and align with the program's approved Assessment and Strategy work.
What does it mean that projects must advance "approved enhancement area strategies"?
It means the applicant must be able to clearly link the proposed project to strategies that were already reviewed and approved as part of the program's Assessment and Strategy for one or more priority enhancement areas.
Do projects have to be required to meet the applicant's Section 309 benchmarks?
No. A key condition is that projects should meaningfully further the objectives of an approved enhancement strategy, but they cannot be essential for meeting specific, required benchmarks in that strategy. The funding is positioned to support piloting, testing, or accelerating improvements beyond what is strictly required.
Are there sustainability expectations for PSM-funded projects?
Yes. Proposed projects must not be dependent on long-term funding levels to succeed. This indicates a preference for work that can stand on its own after the award period, such as one-time program improvements, tools, processes, or other deliverables that do not require indefinite federal support to remain effective.
Can PSM funds be used to develop changes to a federally approved coastal management program?
Yes. The competition authorizes grants for developing and submitting federally approved program changes that support achievement of enhancement objectives. This can include policy, technical, and administrative development needed to strengthen the federally approved CMP.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state or territorial coastal zone management programs that have been approved by NOAA under the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1455) and that meet the requirements at 15 CFR 923.121.
Is completion of an Assessment and Strategy required for eligibility?
Yes. To be eligible for funding, applicants must have successfully completed an approved Assessment and Strategy that includes an approved strategy for one or more priority enhancement areas.
Do newly added or substantially modified strategies count for eligibility?
Only if they were approved by NOAA's Office of Coastal Resource Management prior to the start of the competition. Strategies added or substantially modified must have been approved before the competition began to count as approved strategies for this opportunity.
What if a strategy was changed after the notice was published?
Strategies changed after the publication date of the notice do not qualify as approved strategies for the purposes of this competition.
Which entity within a state or territory is considered the eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant is the designated lead agency responsible for implementing the NOAA-approved Coastal Management Program (CMP).
Is the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission as an eligible applicant for this competition.
Can local governments or nonprofits apply directly?
No. The eligible applicants are NOAA-approved state or territorial coastal zone management programs (the designated CMP lead agencies). Local governments and nonprofits may participate as partners, but the project is expected to focus on strengthening and enhancing the approved state coastal management program rather than operating as a standalone local or nonprofit initiative.
What is the expected number of awards and total funding available?
The FY2013 competition anticipated about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $1,000,000.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for this opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity categories are associated with this grant opportunity?
The listed activity categories include education, environment, and science and technology and other research and development. This reflects that coastal program improvements may involve policy development, applied research, technical tools, training, and program modernization.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 8, 2013. The original and current closing date was February 15, 2013. The archive date was March 17, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for assistance with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Elizabeth Mountz at NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) in Silver Spring, Maryland.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The provided phone number was (301) 713-3155 ext. 148.
What federal office administers this competition?
The program is run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA Ocean Service, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM).
What regulations are referenced for enhancement objectives and eligibility?
The enhancement area objectives are referenced at 15 CFR 923.122, and eligibility requirements are referenced at 15 CFR 923.121.
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