Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004221
Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004221
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Year 2015/2016 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.454 Unallied Management Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 17, 2014 and posted on Sep 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Year 2015/2016 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicitation, coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council, for research projects that will improve scientific understanding of the Atlantic sea scallop fishery and support better management decisions. Instead of offering traditional federal grant dollars, the program uses a portion of the scallop fisherys Total Allowable Catch (TAC) that the Council has set aside specifically for research. Successful applicants are expected to generate funding by selling or otherwise monetizing the awarded RSA scallop quota, and then use those proceeds to pay for the research itself, including compensating fishing vessels that participate in research activities and/or harvest the set-aside quota as part of the project.
The key purpose of the program is to produce applied, management-relevant science. Projects are expected to either enhance knowledge of the scallop resource and fishery or strengthen the information base used to set catch limits, design access programs, evaluate conservation measures, and make other scallop management decisions. While a range of scallop-related research can be proposed, NMFS and the Council emphasize that priority will be given to proposals that directly address the Councils identified research priorities, which are described in the Programs priorities section of the full announcement. In practical terms, this means proposals are more competitive when they clearly connect their research questions, methods, and expected outputs to the Councils stated information needs and show how results will be usable in the near term for stock assessment, monitoring, habitat and ecosystem considerations, bycatch and gear performance, or other management-relevant topics tied to the priority list.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as discretionary and uses grant and cooperative agreement instruments. It is associated with CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects). The notice anticipates making about 10 awards, but it lists an estimated total funding amount of 0 and award floor and ceiling of 0 because the program does not provide appropriated federal research funds; the real project budgets depend on the value of the RSA quota and the applicants plan for converting quota into research support. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement specified, though applicants still need to demonstrate that their overall financial plan is realistic given market conditions and operational costs, since the research is effectively self-funded through quota proceeds.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status); and for-profit entities, including small businesses and other for-profit organizations. This wide eligibility reflects the collaborative nature of scallop RSA work, which often involves partnerships among scientists, fishing industry participants, academic institutions, nonprofits, and government partners to carry out sea time, surveys, experiments, and data analysis.
The opportunity was posted on September 17, 2014, with an application closing date of November 12, 2014 (archived December 12, 2014). The funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004221, and the administering agency is the Department of Commerce through NMFS, specifically tied to the Northeast Fisheries Science Center context. For applicant support or to obtain the full announcement if electronic access is a problem, the listed contact is Cheryl Corbett at NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center (phone 508-495-2070; fax 508-495-2004).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is the Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside (RSA) opportunity for 2015/2016?
This opportunity is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) solicitation, coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council, to support research projects that improve scientific understanding of the Atlantic sea scallop fishery and inform better management decisions.
2) Who is running and coordinating this solicitation?
The solicitation is issued by NMFS (Department of Commerce) and is coordinated with the New England Fishery Management Council. It is associated with the Northeast Fisheries Science Center context.
3) How is this program different from a typical federal grant?
Instead of providing traditional federal grant dollars, the program uses a portion of the scallop fishery's Total Allowable Catch (TAC) that the Council has specifically set aside for research. Award recipients are expected to generate the project funding by selling or otherwise monetizing the awarded RSA scallop quota and then using those proceeds to pay for the research.
4) Where does the research funding come from if the notice lists $0 in total funding?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $0 (and an award floor/ceiling of $0) because no appropriated federal research funds are provided through this solicitation. In practice, the budget depends on the value of the RSA scallop quota awarded and the applicant's plan for converting that quota into research support.
5) What can RSA quota proceeds be used for under a project?
Proceeds are intended to pay for the research itself. This can include compensating fishing vessels that participate in research activities and/or harvest the set-aside quota as part of the project, along with other research-related costs described in the applicant's plan.
6) What is the main purpose of the RSA program?
The program is intended to produce applied, management-relevant science. Projects are expected to enhance knowledge of the scallop resource and fishery and/or strengthen the information base used for setting catch limits, designing access programs, evaluating conservation measures, and making other scallop management decisions.
7) What types of research are considered most competitive?
While a range of scallop-related research can be proposed, priority is given to proposals that directly address the New England Fishery Management Council's identified research priorities. Proposals tend to be more competitive when they clearly link research questions, methods, and expected outputs to the Council's stated information needs and show how results will be usable in the near term for management purposes.
8) What kinds of management-relevant outputs does the opportunity emphasize?
The description highlights near-term usability for topics such as stock assessment, monitoring, habitat and ecosystem considerations, bycatch and gear performance, and other management-relevant topics tied to the Council's priority list.
9) What grant instruments are used for awards under this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary and uses grant and cooperative agreement instruments.
10) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects).
11) How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making about 10 awards.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified in the information provided. However, applicants are expected to demonstrate that their overall financial plan is realistic given market conditions and operational costs, since the research is effectively self-funded through quota proceeds.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status); and for-profit entities, including small businesses and other for-profit organizations.
14) Are partnerships or collaborations expected?
The opportunity description reflects the collaborative nature of scallop RSA work, which often involves partnerships among scientists, fishing industry participants, academic institutions, nonprofits, and government partners to carry out sea time, surveys, experiments, and data analysis.
15) What is the timeline for this solicitation (posting and closing dates)?
The opportunity was posted on September 17, 2014. The application closing date was November 12, 2014. It was archived on December 12, 2014.
16) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2015 2004221.
17) Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Commerce through NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service), tied to the Northeast Fisheries Science Center context.
18) Who is the contact person for applicant support or for obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Cheryl Corbett at NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Phone: 508-495-2070. Fax: 508-495-2004. The contact is provided for applicant support or to obtain the full announcement if electronic access is a problem.
19) If an applicant cannot access the announcement electronically, what should they do?
They should contact Cheryl Corbett at NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center (phone 508-495-2070; fax 508-495-2004) to obtain the full announcement or request assistance.
20) Why does the opportunity emphasize connecting proposals to Council priorities?
NMFS and the Council indicate that priority will be given to proposals that address the Council's identified research priorities. In practical terms, proposals are described as more competitive when they make a clear, direct connection between the proposed research and the Council's stated information needs, and when they explain how results will support near-term management decisions.
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