Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001511
Apply for NMFS HCPO 2009 2001511
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.441 Regional Fishery Management Councils.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2008 and posted on Jul 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 3, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,050,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and the Caribbean Fishery Management Council.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans opportunity is a NOAA funding solicitation under the Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program, authorized by the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. Its purpose is to help strengthen how the United States manages coral reef fisheries by supporting targeted projects that improve the science behind management decisions and translate that science into practical, enforceable conservation measures within Federal fishery management plans. Rather than functioning like a typical standalone research grant, selected projects are carried out through a Cooperative Agreement, meaning NOAA is expected to stay actively involved to help shape the work, support implementation, and coordinate across agencies and stakeholder groups.
The solicitation focuses on three main types of work. First, it supports efforts that produce stronger scientific information about coral reef fishery resources, including the status and trends of reef-associated fish populations, the locations and condition of critical habitats important to those species, and the effects of fishing on both the fish and their habitats. Second, it encourages the development and testing of new or improved management approaches that better protect coral reef biodiversity and overall ecosystem function, especially through regulations related to fishing and other extractive activities. Third, it emphasizes incorporating conservation and sustainable management actions into existing fishery management plans, or building those measures into new Federal plans for coral reef species, so that the projects lead to concrete planning and management outcomes rather than remaining purely informational.
Eligibility is narrowly limited to the four Regional Fishery Management Councils that manage coral reef fisheries in U.S. jurisdictions covered by this program: the Western Pacific, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and it is listed under CFDA 11.441 (Regional Fishery Management Councils). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which can make it easier for councils to propose projects based on need and feasibility rather than available non-federal match.
For fiscal year 2009, NOAA anticipated up to $1,050,000 total funding for these Cooperative Agreements. The funds were to be split evenly between the Atlantic and Pacific regions to meet the geographic allocation requirement in the Coral Reef Conservation Act. Individual awards were expected to range from $175,000 to $525,000, indicating NOAA was likely planning to fund a small number of fairly substantial projects rather than many small awards.
NOAA describes its role as hands-on support that goes beyond issuing funds. The agency intends to help identify high-value projects that reduce fishing impacts on coral reef ecosystems, strengthen project development and execution, and improve coordination among Federal, state, territorial, or commonwealth management authorities and various coral reef user groups. In practice, this signals an emphasis on applied management outcomes, collaboration, and implementation-ready products that can feed directly into fishery management plan improvements or amendments.
Key administrative details from the posting include Funding Opportunity Number NMFS HCPO 2009 2001511, a posted date of July 11, 2008, and a closing date of November 3, 2008 (with an archive date of December 3, 2008). The agency is NOAA, and the activity areas align with environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. A point of contact listed for access issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans" opportunity?
This is a NOAA funding solicitation under the Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program, authorized by the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. It supports targeted projects intended to improve or amend Federal coral reef fishery management plans by strengthening the science behind management decisions and translating that science into practical, enforceable conservation measures.
Which NOAA program is this funding opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is offered under NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program and is authorized by the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The purpose is to strengthen how the United States manages coral reef fisheries by supporting projects that (1) improve scientific information relevant to management and (2) convert that information into applied, enforceable measures within Federal fishery management plans.
Is this a traditional research grant?
No. NOAA notes that selected projects are carried out through a Cooperative Agreement rather than functioning like a standalone research grant. That structure signals that NOAA expects to remain actively involved in shaping the work, supporting implementation, and coordinating across agencies and stakeholder groups.
What does it mean that awards are Cooperative Agreements?
Under a Cooperative Agreement, NOAA anticipates substantial involvement in the project. Based on the posting, this involvement includes helping identify high-value projects that reduce fishing impacts, strengthening project development and execution, and improving coordination among management authorities and coral reef user groups.
What types of projects does the solicitation prioritize?
The solicitation highlights three main categories of work: (1) producing stronger scientific information about coral reef fishery resources; (2) developing and testing new or improved management approaches that protect coral reef biodiversity and ecosystem function, especially through regulations related to fishing and other extractive activities; and (3) incorporating conservation and sustainable management actions into existing fishery management plans, or building them into new Federal plans for coral reef species.
What kinds of scientific information are specifically mentioned as important?
The posting specifically mentions improving information on the status and trends of reef-associated fish populations, the locations and condition of critical habitats important to those species, and the effects of fishing on both the fish and their habitats.
Does the opportunity support work on management measures and regulations?
Yes. One of the focus areas is the development and testing of new or improved management approaches, particularly those implemented through regulations related to fishing and other extractive activities, with the aim of better protecting coral reef biodiversity and ecosystem function.
What kinds of outcomes is NOAA looking for?
The solicitation emphasizes implementation-ready products and applied management outcomes. Projects are intended to lead to concrete planning and management results, such as improvements or amendments to fishery management plans, rather than remaining purely informational.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the four Regional Fishery Management Councils that manage coral reef fisheries in U.S. jurisdictions covered by the program: the Western Pacific, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils.
Are other organizations, universities, or nonprofits eligible to apply directly?
Not under the eligibility language provided. The posting describes eligibility as narrowly limited to the four named Regional Fishery Management Councils.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.441 (Regional Fishery Management Councils).
What type of funding is this considered?
The posting categorizes it as discretionary funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2009?
For fiscal year 2009, NOAA anticipated up to $1,050,000 in total funding for these Cooperative Agreements.
How will the funding be allocated geographically?
The posting states the funds were to be split evenly between the Atlantic and Pacific regions to meet the geographic allocation requirement in the Coral Reef Conservation Act.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $175,000 to $525,000.
Does the expected award range suggest how many projects might be funded?
The posting indicates a relatively large award range ($175,000 to $525,000) within a total anticipated amount of up to $1,050,000, suggesting NOAA was likely planning to fund a small number of substantial projects rather than many small awards.
What role does NOAA expect to play once projects are selected?
NOAA describes a hands-on role that goes beyond issuing funds. The agency intends to help identify high-value projects that reduce fishing impacts on coral reef ecosystems, strengthen project development and execution, and improve coordination among Federal, state, territorial, or commonwealth management authorities and various coral reef user groups.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NMFS HCPO 2009 2001511.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is July 11, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is November 3, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 3, 2008.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The agency is NOAA.
What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The posting lists activity areas aligned with environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The posting lists Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, as the point of contact for access issues, at 301-713-0926.
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