Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2012 2003025
Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2012 2003025
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean ResearchCoastal Ocean Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2011 and posted on Jun 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other non profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments, commercial organizations, US Territories and Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to receive financial assistance. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the CSCOR programs. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management grant opportunity, titled "Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12," was issued by NOAA through the National Ocean Service (NOS), the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), and the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR). Its central goal is to move existing science into practical decision-making by funding work that pulls together what is already known about mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) in the U.S. Caribbean and turns that knowledge into clear management guidance. Mesophotic reefs are deeper coral habitats that are still relatively poorly understood compared to shallow reefs, and NOAA is targeting this gap because managers increasingly need defensible information to plan protections and respond to threats.
The project focus is primarily synthetic and applied rather than purely exploratory field research. Applicants are asked to compile and synthesize existing information on U.S. Caribbean MCEs, clearly describe how that information connects to real resource management responsibilities, and analyze both known threats and plausible emerging threats to these deeper reef ecosystems. Beyond describing problems, the program expects proposals to produce viable management options, meaning practical strategies that agencies can use in the near term. Another required outcome is identifying key information gaps that should guide future research priorities, so that later studies can be better targeted to management needs rather than driven only by academic curiosity.
NOAA frames the intended use of the project results around proactive protection and planning. The synthesis and recommendations are meant to support coastal and marine spatial planning efforts and to improve decisions about the siting and design of marine protected areas (MPAs) and MPA networks. Importantly, the opportunity highlights the need to consider both shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems together, reflecting the idea that connected reef systems may require coordinated management rather than separate, depth-based approaches. The geographic emphasis is the U.S. Caribbean, with funding structures that allow either a territory-focused effort (Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands) or a broader regional effort across the U.S. Caribbean (explicitly excluding Navassa Island).
The funding is offered under discretionary authority, using either a grant or cooperative agreement mechanism, within the Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development activity category. NOAA anticipated making one to two awards for projects up to three years long. Budgets were described in two main tiers: approximately $500,000 for projects focused solely on Puerto Rico or solely on the U.S. Virgin Islands, or up to approximately $750,000 for one U.S. Caribbean-wide project (excluding Navassa). The total estimated funding for the opportunity was listed as $750,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and no stated award floor. Cost sharing was not required. As with many federal opportunities, awards were contingent on the availability of FY2012 appropriations, with expected funding decisions by early calendar year 2012 and an anticipated project start date of September 1, 2012.
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, other nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments, U.S. territories, federal agencies with authority to receive assistance, special district governments, and commercial organizations including small businesses. NOAA also emphasized its interest in broadening participation and encouraging applications from women and minority individuals and groups, as well as from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas. Proposals were required to be submitted through Grants.gov, and additional program background was referenced via NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program website.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on June 23, 2011, and closed on September 28, 2011 (with an archive date of October 28, 2011). The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS NCCOS 2012 2003025, under CFDA 11.478 (Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean Program). A federal program officer contact was provided for applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a management-oriented synthesis effort designed to translate scattered MCE knowledge into actionable guidance for protecting deep coral ecosystems through smarter planning, threat assessment, and MPA design in the U.S. Caribbean.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management opportunity?
This NOAA funding opportunity supports projects that take what is already known about mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) in the U.S. Caribbean and translate that science into practical, defensible management guidance. The emphasis is on moving existing science into decision-making rather than funding purely exploratory research.
2) What is the specific FY12 topic for this opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12."
3) Which NOAA offices are associated with this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by NOAA through the National Ocean Service (NOS), the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), and the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR).
4) What are mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), and why are they a focus?
MCEs are deeper coral habitats that are less understood than shallow coral reefs. NOAA highlighted a management need for stronger, defensible information to plan protections and respond to threats affecting these deeper reef ecosystems.
5) What is the main goal of funded projects?
The central goal is to compile and synthesize existing information on U.S. Caribbean MCEs and turn that knowledge into clear, actionable management guidance that can be used in real-world resource management.
6) Is this opportunity focused on new field research or on synthesizing existing science?
The opportunity is primarily synthetic and applied. Applicants are asked to pull together and synthesize existing information and connect it directly to management responsibilities, rather than proposing a purely exploratory field research project.
7) What types of outputs or deliverables are expected from proposals?
Based on the description, proposals are expected to: (a) compile and synthesize existing knowledge on U.S. Caribbean MCEs, (b) clearly link that science to practical management responsibilities, (c) analyze known threats and plausible emerging threats, (d) produce viable management options that can be used in the near term, and (e) identify key information gaps to help set future research priorities aligned with management needs.
8) What does NOAA mean by "viable management options" in this context?
The opportunity emphasizes practical strategies and recommendations that agencies can use in the near term. The intent is to go beyond describing conditions or threats and provide actionable options that support decision-making.
9) How are threats to mesophotic coral ecosystems addressed in this program?
Applicants are expected to analyze both known threats and plausible emerging threats to MCEs and use that threat assessment to inform management recommendations.
10) How will NOAA use the results of funded projects?
The results are intended to support proactive protection and planning, including coastal and marine spatial planning, and to improve decisions about the siting and design of marine protected areas (MPAs) and MPA networks.
11) Does the opportunity consider shallow reefs, or only mesophotic reefs?
The opportunity highlights the need to consider shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems together, reflecting the idea that connected reef systems may require coordinated management rather than separate approaches based only on depth.
12) What geographic areas are eligible for project focus?
The geographic emphasis is the U.S. Caribbean. The funding structure supports either a territory-focused effort (Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands) or a broader regional effort across the U.S. Caribbean.
13) Is Navassa Island included in the eligible geography?
No. A U.S. Caribbean-wide project is described as explicitly excluding Navassa Island.
14) How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making one to two awards under this opportunity.
15) How long can projects run under this funding?
Projects could be up to three years in length.
16) What is the expected funding amount for Puerto Rico-only or U.S. Virgin Islands-only projects?
Budgets were described at approximately $500,000 for projects focused solely on Puerto Rico or solely on the U.S. Virgin Islands.
17) What is the expected funding amount for a U.S. Caribbean-wide project?
Budgets were described as up to approximately $750,000 for one U.S. Caribbean-wide project (excluding Navassa Island).
18) What is the total estimated funding available under the opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was listed as $750,000.
19) What is the award ceiling and is there an award floor?
The award ceiling was listed as $750,000. No award floor was stated.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing was not required.
21) What funding mechanisms could be used for awards?
NOAA indicated awards could be made using either a grant or a cooperative agreement mechanism.
22) Under what authority and category is this funding offered?
The funding was offered under discretionary authority, within the Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development activity category.
23) When were funding decisions and the project start date expected?
Funding decisions were expected by early calendar year 2012, with an anticipated project start date of September 1, 2012.
24) Were awards guaranteed?
No. Awards were contingent on the availability of FY2012 appropriations.
25) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included institutions of higher education; other nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status); state and local governments; Indian Tribal governments; U.S. territories; federal agencies with authority to receive assistance; special district governments; and commercial organizations, including small businesses.
26) Did NOAA encourage applications from specific communities or institution types?
Yes. NOAA emphasized interest in broadening participation and encouraged applications from women and minority individuals and groups, and from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas.
27) How were proposals required to be submitted?
Proposals were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
28) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2011, and closed on September 28, 2011. The archive date was October 28, 2011.
29) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS NCCOS 2012 2003025. The CFDA number was 11.478 (Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean Program).
30) Where could applicants find additional background information?
The opportunity referenced additional program background via NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program website.
31) Was there a program contact for help with the announcement?
Yes. A federal program officer contact was provided for applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement.
32) What is the overall intent of the opportunity in plain terms?
This opportunity is best understood as a management-oriented synthesis effort: pulling scattered knowledge about U.S. Caribbean mesophotic coral ecosystems into a clear picture that supports smarter planning, threat assessment, and MPA design.
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