Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003992
Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003992
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.482 Coral Reef Conservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2014 and posted on Mar 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2014. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible funding applicants are limited to non profit organizations that have demonstrated experience in coral reef conservation and marine debris issues, as well as the organizational and administrative resources necessary to administer merit based competitive grant programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs is a NOAA grant opportunity designed to select one non-federal partner to help NOAA expand and coordinate investments in coral reef conservation and marine debris work. The award is structured as a single cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA expects to stay actively involved in the partnership rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The partnership links two NOAA efforts: the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and the NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized under the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.). The overall intent is to build a durable mechanism for combining NOAA resources with outside funding and expertise to protect coral reefs, prevent marine debris, and remove debris such as derelict fishing gear, both within the United States and internationally.
A central feature of this opportunity is that the selected organization would help administer and run multiple competitive grant processes under the umbrella of the partnership. This includes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, which is specifically intended (and established in statute) to leverage NOAA coral reef conservation funds by pairing them with investments from private donors, philanthropic foundations, and other federal agencies. In practical terms, NOAA is looking for a partner that can manage merit-based competitions, handle grant administration responsibly, and use the partnership to attract and align additional non-NOAA funding toward priority conservation outcomes. Alongside coral reef projects, the partnership also supports marine debris prevention and removal efforts, with an emphasis on removing derelict fishing gear, and it includes administrative support for the Fishing for Energy partnership.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with demonstrated, substantial experience in coral reef conservation and marine debris issues, as well as a strong track record working in partnership with NOAA program offices. Just as important, applicants must have the organizational capacity to operate and oversee competitive, merit-based grant programs, including the administrative and financial systems required for compliant grant management. Because NOAA intends to work with a single external partner, only one award is expected, and competition is effectively for that sole partnership role rather than for multiple separate project grants.
Funding is dependent on FY 2014 appropriations and future congressional appropriations, along with other program considerations. NOAA anticipated a funding range of roughly $800,000 up to about $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and no stated award floor. Cost sharing or matching is required, reinforcing the program's purpose of leveraging NOAA funding with non-federal and other partner contributions. The opportunity falls under CFDA 11.482 (Coral Reef Conservation Program) and is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Environment and Science and Technology/Research and Development activity area.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003992, a posting date of March 4, 2014, and an application deadline of April 4, 2014 (with an archive date of May 4, 2014). The sponsoring agency is the Department of Commerce via NOAA. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Jenny Waddell (Office Email noted in the posting).
FAQs: Public Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs (NOAA)
What is the "Public Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs" grant opportunity?
This NOAA funding opportunity is intended to select one non-federal partner to help NOAA expand, coordinate, and leverage investments in coral reef conservation and marine debris work. The goal is to create a durable mechanism that combines NOAA resources with outside funding and expertise to protect coral reefs, prevent marine debris, and remove debris (including derelict fishing gear) in the United States and internationally.
Which NOAA programs are connected through this partnership?
The partnership links two NOAA efforts: the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program and the NOAA Marine Debris Program. It is designed to coordinate investments and activities across both coral reef conservation and marine debris prevention/removal.
What is the legal authority behind the coral reef and marine debris components?
The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program is authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. The NOAA Marine Debris Program is authorized under the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.).
What type of award is NOAA planning to make?
NOAA planned to make a single cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement indicates that NOAA expects to remain actively involved in the partnership rather than only providing funding with minimal federal engagement.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
Only one award was expected. The competition is for a single partnership role (one non-federal partner) rather than multiple separate project grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined: applicants must be nonprofit organizations with demonstrated, substantial experience in coral reef conservation and marine debris issues. Applicants must also have a strong track record working in partnership with NOAA program offices.
Beyond subject-matter experience, what capacity does an applicant need to show?
Applicants must have the organizational capacity to operate and oversee competitive, merit-based grant programs. This includes having the administrative and financial systems necessary for compliant grant management.
What is a major responsibility of the selected partner under this opportunity?
A central feature is that the selected organization would help administer and run multiple competitive grant processes under the umbrella of the partnership. This includes managing merit-based competitions and handling grant administration in a responsible and compliant manner.
What is the Coral Reef Conservation Fund and how does it fit into this opportunity?
The Coral Reef Conservation Fund is part of the partnership and is intended (and established in statute) to leverage NOAA coral reef conservation funds by pairing them with investments from private donors, philanthropic foundations, and other federal agencies. The selected partner is expected to help run competitive grant processes that support these leveraging goals.
What kinds of marine debris activities are emphasized?
The partnership supports marine debris prevention and removal efforts, with particular emphasis on removing derelict fishing gear.
Does this opportunity include support for any existing partnerships?
Yes. The partnership includes administrative support for the Fishing for Energy partnership.
Is this opportunity limited to work in the United States?
No. The intent includes protecting coral reefs and addressing marine debris both within the United States and internationally.
What is the expected funding amount for the cooperative agreement?
NOAA anticipated a funding range of roughly $800,000 up to about $2,000,000. The award ceiling was $2,000,000, and there was no stated award floor.
Is funding guaranteed?
Funding was dependent on FY 2014 appropriations and future congressional appropriations, along with other program considerations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with the program purpose of leveraging NOAA funding with non-federal and other partner contributions.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 11.482 (Coral Reef Conservation Program).
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding instrument and activity area?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Environment and Science and Technology/Research and Development activity area.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003992.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The posting date was March 4, 2014. The application deadline was April 4, 2014. The archive date was May 4, 2014.
Which federal agency sponsors this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the Department of Commerce via NOAA.
Who was the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Jenny Waddell (Office Email noted in the posting) for access issues related to the full announcement.
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