FR Doc 06-5225

[Federal Register: June 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 112)]
[Notices]
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Part IV

Department of Commerce

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2007; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[Docket No. 030602141-6143-38; I.D. 051906D]
RIN 0648-ZB55

Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2007

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes
this notice to provide the general public with a consolidated source of
program and application information related its competitive grant and
cooperative agreement (CA) award offerings for fiscal year (FY) 2007.
This Omnibus notice is designed to replace the multiple Federal
Register notices that traditionally advertised the availability of
NOAA's discretionary funds for its various programs. It should be noted
that additional program initiatives unanticipated at the time of the
publication of this notice may be announced through subsequent Federal
Register notices. All announcements will also be available through the
Grants.gov website.
In addition, this notice announces information related to a non-
competitive financial assistance project to be administered by NOAA.
This project will award federal financial assistance to the National
Undersea Research Center at the University of Hawaii to administer
competitive coral reef research grant programs for the Caribbean,
Southeastern United States, Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii and the
Western Pacific.

DATES: Proposals must be received by the date and time indicated under
each program listing in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this
notice.

ADDRESSES: Proposals must be submitted to the addresses listed in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice for each program. The
FR and Full Funding Opportunity (FFO) notices may be found on the
Grants.gov Web site. The URL for Grants.gov is http://www.grants.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the person listed
within this notice as the information contact under each program.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicants must comply with all requirements
contained in the FFO announcements for each of the programs listed in
this omnibus notice. These FFOs are available at http://www.grants.gov.

The list of entries below describe the basic information and
requirements for competitive grant/cooperative agreement programs
offered by NOAA. These programs are open to any applicant who meets the
eligibility criteria provided in each entry. To be considered for an
award in a competitive grant/cooperative agreement program, an eligible
applicant must submit a complete and responsive application to the
appropriate program office. An award is made upon conclusion of the
evaluation and selection process for the respective program.

NOAA Project Competitions

This omnibus notice describes funding opportunities for the
following NOAA discretionary grant programs:

National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service

1. Research in Satellite Data Assimilation for Numerical Weather,
Climate, and Environmental Forecast Systems.

National Marine Fisheries Service

1. Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program FY 2007
2. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training (B-WET) Program
3. Community-based Habitat Restoration National and Regional
Partnerships
4. Community-based Habitat Restoration Project Grants
5. Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project
Grants
6. Cooperative Research Program FY 2007
7. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - General Coral Reef
Conservation Grants
8. Implementation of Marine Protected Areas, Southern California
Coast
9. John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program
10. MARFIN Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN) FY 2007
11. Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program
12. Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Outreach and Education
Mini-grants
13. National Estuarine Research Reserves System FY 2007 Land
Acquisition and Construction Competitive Program
14. Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management
Plans Grant Program
15. Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
16. Restoration of Full Tidal Exchange Wetlands, Southern
California Coast

National Ocean Service

1. California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program-
Meaningful Watershed Experiences for San Francisco, Monterey, and Santa
Barbara
2. Bay Watershed Education and Training-B-WET Hawaii
3. FY 2007 Climate and Weather Impacts on Society and the
Environment (CWISE), FY 2007
4. Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)
5. Reef Ecosystem Studies (CRES)
6. Cumulative Impacts of Multiple Stressors (MultiStress)
7. Information Resource Supporting the Resiliency of Coastal Areas
in the US Portion of the Gulf of Mexico
8. Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms (MERHAB)
9. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - International Coral
Reef Conservation Grants
10. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - State and
Territory Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Grant
11. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - State and
Territory Coral Reef Management Grants

National Weather Service

1. Automated Flood Warning Systems (AFWS) Program
2. Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR)
Program
3. Hydrologic Research

Oceans and Atmospheric Research

1. Administration of NOAA's Graduate Sciences Program
2. Administration of NOAA's Undergraduate Scholarship Program
3. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive
Funding Announcement (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation
Facility)
4. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive
Funding Announcement (Treatment Technology Demonstration Projects)
5. Joint Hurricane Testbed
6. National Sea Grant College Program Aquatic Invasive Species
Research and Outreach
7. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Announcement of Opportunity, FY
2007
8. Sea Grant - The Gulf of Mexico Oyster Industry Program (GOIP)
9. Sea Grant - Oyster Disease Research Program (ODRP)

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NOAA Fellowship, Scholarship and Internship Programs

National Ocean Service

1. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program; Financial Assistance for
Graduate Students
2. National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Graduate Research
Fellowship Program (GRF)

Ocean and Atmospheric Research

1. GradFell 2008 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
(Knauss Fellowship Program)
2. GradFell 2007 NMFS - Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program
in Marine Resource Economics
3. Gradfell 2007 NMFS - Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program
in Population Dynamics
Non-Competitive Projects Announcement
The entry below provides information for a non-competitive project
administered by NOAA. To receive an award for this project, an eligible
applicant must submit a complete and responsive application to the
appropriate program office. An award is made upon conclusion of the
evaluation and selection process for the respective project.

Oceans and Atmospheric Research

1. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - Coral Reef
Ecosystem Research Grants

NOAA Mission Goals

The mission of the agency is to understand and predict changes in
the Earth's environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine
resources to meet our Nation's economic, social, and environmental
needs. Below is a listing of the program solicitations that generally
fall under one or more areas of NOAA's strategic plan, i.e., mission
goals. It is imperative that potential applicants tie their proposals
to one of the mission goals. Program solicitations are provided from
each of the five operating units within NOAA.

NOAA Project Competitions listed by NOAA Mission Goals

1. Protect, restore and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources
through ecosystem-based management.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Coastal areas are among the most developed in
the Nation. More than half the population lives on less than one-fifth
of the land in the contiguous United States. Furthermore, employment in
near shore areas is growing three times faster than population. Coastal
and marine waters support over 28 million jobs and provide a tourism
destination for nearly 90 million Americans a year. The value of the
ocean economy to the United States is over $115 billion. The value
added annually to the national economy by the commercial and
recreational fishing industry alone is over $48 billion. U.S.
aquaculture sales total almost $1 billion annually. With its Exclusive
Economic Zone of 3.4 million square miles, the United States manages
the largest marine territory of any nation in the world. Funded
proposals should help achieve the following outcomes:
A. Healthy and productive coastal and marine ecosystems that
benefit society; and
B. A well-informed public that acts as a steward of coastal and
marine ecosystems
Program Names:
1. 2007 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program
2. Community-based Habitat Restoration Project Grants
3. Community-based Habitat Restoration National and Regional
Partnerships
4. Cooperative Research Program FY 2007
5. Marfin Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN) FY 2007
6. Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program
7. Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Outreach and Education
Mini-grants
8. Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans
Grant Program
9. Restoration of Full Tidal Exchange Wetlands, Southern California
Coast
10. Implementation of Marine Protected Areas, Southern California
Coast
11. Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
12. Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project
Grants
13. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - General Coral Reef
Conservation Grants
14. John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program
15. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training (B-WET) Program
16. Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)
17. Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies (CRES)
18. Cumulative Impacts of Multiple Stressors (MultiStress)
19. Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms (MERHAB)
20. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - State and
Territory Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Grant
21. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - State and
Territory Coral Reef Management Grant
22. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - International
Coral Reef Conservation Grant
23. California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET)
Program- Meaningful Watershed Experiences for San Francisco, Monterey,
and Santa Barbara
24. Bay Watershed Education and Training-B-WET Hawaii
25. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive
Funding Announcement (Treatment Technology Demonstration Projects)
26. National Sea Grant College Program Aquatic Invasive Species
Research and Outreach
27. Grant - The Gulf of Mexico Oyster Industry Program (GOIP)
28. Sea Grant - Oyster Disease Research Program (ODRP)
29. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Announcement of Opportunity,
FY 2007
30. National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Graduate Research
Fellowship Program (GRF)
31. GradFell 2008 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
(Knauss Fellowship Program)
32. GradFell 2007 NMFS - Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship
Program in Marine Resource Economics
33. Gradfell 2007 NMFS - Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship
Program in Population Dynamics
34. National Estuarine Research Reserves System FY 2007 Land
Acquisition and Construction Competitive Program
2. Understand climate variability and change to enhance society's
ability to plan and respond.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Climate shapes the environment, natural
resources, economies, and social systems that people depend upon
worldwide. While humanity has learned to contend with some aspects of
climate's natural variability, major climatic events, combined with the
stresses of population growth, economic growth, public health concerns,
and land-use practices, can impose serious consequences on society. The
1997-98 El Nino, for example, had a $25 billion impact on the U.S.
economy - property losses were $2.6 billion and crop losses approached
$2 billion. Long-term drought leads to increased and competing demands
for fresh water with related effects on terrestrial and marine
ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and even the spread of
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climate change also can alter economic and social structures on a
global scale. We can deliver reliable climate information in useful
ways to help minimize risks and maximize opportunities for decisions in
agriculture, public policy, natural resources, water and energy use,
and public health. We continue to move toward developing a seamless
suite of weather and climate products. The Climate Goal addresses
predictions on time scales of up to decades or longer.
Funded proposals should help achieve the following outcomes:
A. A predictive understanding of the global climate system on time
scales of weeks to decades with quantified uncertainties sufficient for
making informed and reasoned decisions; and
B. Climate-sensitive sectors and the climate-literate public
effectively incorporating NOAA's climate products into their plans and
decisions.
Program Names:
1. FY 2007 Climate and Weather Impacts on Society and the
Environment (CWISE)
3. Serve society's needs for weather and water information.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Floods, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes,
tsunamis, wildfires, and other severe weather events cause $11 billion
in damages each year in the United States. Weather is directly linked
to public health and safety, and nearly one-third of the U.S. economy
(about $3 trillion) is sensitive to weather and climate. With so much
at stake, NOAA's role in understanding, observing, forecasting, and
warning of environmental events is expanding. With our partners, we
seek to provide decision makers with key observations, analyses,
predictions, and warnings for a range of weather and water conditions,
including those related to water supply, air quality, space weather,
and wildfires. Businesses, governments, and non-governmental
organizations are getting more sophisticated about how to use this
weather and water information to improve operational efficiencies, to
manage environmental resources, and to create a better quality of life.
On average, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and other severe weather
events cause $11 billion in damages per year. Weather, including space
weather, is directly linked to public safety and about one-third of the
U.S. economy (about $3 trillion) is weather sensitive. With so much at
stake, NOAA's role in observing, forecasting, and warning of
environmental events is expanding, while economic sectors and its
public are becoming increasingly sophisticated at using NOAA's weather,
air quality, and water information to improve their operational
efficiencies and their management of environmental resources, and
quality of life.
Funded proposals should help achieve the following outcomes:
A. Reduced loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy;
B. Better, quicker, and more valuable weather and water information
to support improved decisions; and
C. Increased customer satisfaction with weather and water
information and services.
Program Names:
1. FY2007 Information Resource Supporting the Resiliency of Coastal
Areas in the US Portion of the Gulf of Mexico
2. Automated Flood Warning Systems (AFWS) Program
3. Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR)
Program
4. Hydrologic Research
5. Joint Hurricane Testbed
4. Support the Nation's commerce with information for safe, efficient,
and environmentally sound transportation.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Safe and efficient transportation systems are
crucial to the U.S. economy. The U.S. marine transportation system
ships over 95 percent of the tonnage and more than 20 percent by value
of foreign trade through U.S. ports, including 48 percent of the oil
needed to meet America's energy demands. At least $4 billion is lost
annually due to economic inefficiencies resulting from weather-related
air-traffic delays. Improved surface weather forecasts and specific
user warnings would reduce the 7,000 weather related fatalities and
800,000 injuries that occur annually from crashes on roads and
highways. The injuries, loss of life, and property damage from weather-
related crashes cost an average of $42 billion annually.
We provide information, services, and products for transportation
safety and for increased commerce on roads, rails, and waterways. We
will improve the accuracy of our information for marine, aviation, and
surface weather forecasts, the availability of accurate and advanced
electronic navigational charts, and the delivery of real-time
oceanographic information. We seek to provide consistent, accurate, and
timely positioning information that is critical for air, sea, and
surface transportation. We will respond to hazardous material spills
and provide search and rescue routinely to save lives and money and to
protect the coastal environment. We will work with port and coastal
communities and with Federal and state partners to ensure that port
operations and development proceed efficiently and in an
environmentally sound manner. We will work with the Federal Aviation
Administration and the private sector to reduce the negative impacts of
weather on aviation without compromising safety. Because of increased
interest by the public and private sectors, we also will expand weather
information for marine and surface transportation to enhance safety and
efficiency.
Funded proposals should help achieve the following outcomes:
A. Safe, secure, efficient, and seamless movement of goods and
people in the U.S. transportation system; and
B. Environmentally sound development and use of the U.S.
transportation system.
Program Names:
1. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive
Funding Announcement (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation
Facility)
2. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive
Funding Announcement (Treatment Technology Demonstration Projects)
5. Provide critical support for NOAA's mission
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Strong, effective, and efficient support
activities are necessary for us to achieve our Mission Goals. Our
facilities, ships, aircraft, environmental satellites, data-processing
systems, computing and communication systems, and our approach to
management provide the foundation of support for all of our programs.
This critical foundation must adapt to evolving mission needs and,
therefore, is an integral part of our strategic planning. It also must
support U.S. homeland security by maintaining continuity of operations
and by providing NOAA services, such as civil alert relays through NOAA
Weather Radio and air dispersion forecasts, in response to national
emergencies.
NOAA ships, aircraft, and environmental satellites are the backbone
of the global Earth observing system and provide many critical mission
support services. To keep this capability strong and current with our
Mission Goals, we will ensure that NOAA has adequate access to safe and
efficient ships and aircraft through the use of both NOAA platforms and
those of other agency, academic, and commercial partners. We will work
with academia and partners in the public and private sectors to ensure
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developed, and operated with the latest technology.
Leadership development and program support are essential for
achieving our Mission Goals. We must also commit to organizational
excellence through management and leadership across a ``corporate''
NOAA. We must continue our commitment to valuing NOAA's diverse
workforce, including effective workforce planning strategies designed
to attract, retain and develop competencies at all levels of our
workforce. Through the use of business process reengineering, we will
strive for state-of-the-art, value-added financial and administrative
processes. NOAA will ensure state-of-the-art and secure information
technology and systems. By developing long-range, comprehensive
facility planning processes NOAA will be able to ensure right-sized,
cost-effective, and safe facilities.
Funded proposals should help achieve the following outcomes:
A. A dynamic workforce with competencies that support NOAA's
mission today and in the future.
Program Names:
1. Administration of NOAA's Graduate Sciences Program
2. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program; Financial Assistance for
Graduate Students
3. Gradfell 2007 NMFS - Sea Grants Joint Graduate Fellowship
Program in Population Dynamics
Non-Competitive Projects Announcement
1. Protect, restore and manage the use of coastal and ocean
resources through ecosystem-based management. See SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
above.
1. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - Coral Reef Ecosystem
Research Grants

Electronic Access

The full funding announcement for each program is available via the
Grants.gov Web site: http://www.grants.gov. These announcements will

also be available by contacting the program official identified below.
You will be able to access, download and submit electronic grant
applications for NOAA Programs in this announcement at http://www.grants.gov.
The closing dates will be the same as for the paper

submissions noted in this announcement. NOAA strongly recommends that
you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the
application process through Grants.gov. Getting started with Grants.gov
is easy! Go to http://www.grants.gov. There are two key features on the

site: Find Grant Opportunities and Apply for Grants. Everything else on
the site is designed to support these two features and your use of
them. While you can begin searching for grant opportunities for which
you would like to apply immediately, it is recommended that you
complete the remaining Get Started steps sooner rather than later, so
that when you find an opportunity for which you would like to apply,
you are ready to go.

Get Started Step 1 Find Grant Opportunity for Which You Would Like to
Apply

Start your search for Federal government-wide grant opportunities
and register to receive automatic email notifications of new grant
opportunities or any modifications to grant opportunities as they are
posted to the site by clicking the Find Grant Opportunities tab at the
top of the page.

Get Started Step 2 Register with Central Contractor Registry (CCR)

Your organization will also need to be registered with Central
Contractor Registry. You can register with them online. This will take
about 30 minutes. You should receive your CCR registration within 3
business days. Important: You must have a DUNS number from Dun &
Bradstreet before you register with CCR. Many organizations already
have a DUNS number. To determine if your organization already has a
DUNS number or to obtain a DUNS number, contact Dun & Bradstreet at 1-
866-705-5711. This will take about 10 minutes and is free of charge. Be
sure to complete the Marketing Partner ID (MPIN) and Electronic
Business Primary Point of Contact fields during the CCR registration
process. These are mandatory fields that are required when submitting
grant applications through Grants.gov.

Get Started Step 3 Register with the Credential Provider

You must register with a Credential Provider to receive a username
and password. This will be required to securely submit your grant
application.

Get Started Step 4 Register with Grants.gov

The final step in the Get Started process is to register with
Grants.gov. This will be required to submit grant applications on
behalf of your organization. After you have completed the registration
process, you will receive email notification confirming that you are
able to submit applications through Grants.gov.

Get Started Step 5 Log on to Grants.gov

After you have registered with Grants.gov, you can log on to
Grants.gov to verify if you have registered successfully, to check
application status, and to update information in your applicant
profile, such as your name, telephone number, email address, and title.
In the future, you will have the ability to determine if you are
authorized to submit applications through Grants.gov on behalf of your
organization.

Electronic Application File Format and Naming Conventions

After the initial grant application package has been submitted to
NOAA (e.g., via Grants.gov), requests for additional or modified forms
may be requested by NOAA. Applicants should resubmit forms in Portable
Document File Format (PDF) and follow the following file naming
convention to name resubmitted forms. For example: 98042--SF-424--
mmddyy--v2.pdf.
(1) 98042 = Proposal (provided to applicant by Grants.gov
&NOAA)
(2) SF-424 = Form Number
(3) mmddyy = Date
(4) v2 = Version Number
To learn how to convert documents to PDF go to: http://www.grants.gov/assets/PDFConversion.pdf
.

Evaluation Criteria and Selection Procedures

NOAA standardized the evaluation and selection process for its
competitive assistance programs. All proposals submitted in response to
this notice shall be evaluated and selected in accordance with the
following procedures. There are two sets of evaluation criteria and
selection procedures, one for project proposals, and the other for
fellowship, scholarship, and internship programs. These evaluation
criteria and selection procedures apply to all of the programs included
below.

Proposal Review and Selection Process for Projects

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an initial administrative review is conducted to determine compliance
with requirements and completeness of the application. A merit review
is conducted to individually evaluate, score, and rank applications
using the evaluation criteria. A second merit review may be conducted
on the applicants that meet the program's threshold (based on scores
from the first merit review) to make selections using the selection
factors provided below. Merit review is conducted by mail reviewers
and/or peer panel reviewers. Each reviewer will individually evaluate
and rank proposals using the evaluation criteria provided below. No
consensus advice shall be provided by either merit review group if
there are any non-Federal members. A minimum of three merit reviewers
per proposal is required. The merit reviewer's ratings are used to
produce a rank order of the proposals. The NOAA Program Officer may
review the ranking of the proposals and make recommendations to the
Selecting Official based on the mail and/or panel review(s) and
selection factors listed below. The Selecting Official selects
proposals after considering the mail and/or peer panel review(s) and
recommendations of the Program Officer. In making the final selections,
the Selecting Official will award in rank order unless the proposal is
justified to be selected out of rank order based upon one or more of
the selection factors below. The Program Officer and/or Selecting
Official may negotiate the funding level of the proposal. The Selecting
Official makes final recommendations for award to the Grants Officer
who is authorized to obligate the funds.
Evaluation Criteria for Projects
1. Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposed
project to the program goals: This ascertains whether there is
intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NOAA, federal,
regional, state, or local activities.
2. Technical/scientific merit: This assesses whether the approach
is technically sound and/or innovative, if the methods are appropriate,
and whether there are clear project goals and objectives.
3. Overall qualifications of applicants: This ascertains whether
the applicant possesses the necessary education, experience, training,
facilities, and administrative resources to accomplish the project.
4. Project costs: The Budget is evaluated to determine if it is
realistic and commensurate with the project needs and time-frame.
5. Outreach and education: NOAA assesses whether this project
provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy
regarding NOAA's mission to protect the Nation's natural resources.
Selection Factors for Projects
The merit review ratings shall provide a rank order to the
Selecting Official for final funding recommendations. A program officer
may first make recommendations to the Selecting Official applying the
selection factors below. The Selecting Official shall award in the rank
order unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order
based upon one or more of the following factors:
1. Availability of funding.
2. Balance/distribution of funds:
a. Geographically
b. By type of institutions
c. By type of partners
d. By research areas
e. By project types
3. Whether this project duplicates other projects funded or
considered for funding by NOAA or other federal agencies.
4. Program priorities and policy factors.
5. Applicant's prior award performance.
6. Partnerships and/or Participation of targeted groups.
7. Adequacy of information necessary for NOAA staff to make a NEPA
determination and draft necessary documentation before recommendations
for funding are made to the Grants Officer.

Proposal Review and Selection Process for NOAA Fellowship, Scholarship
and Internship Programs

Some programs may include a pre-application process which provides
an initial review and feedback to the applicants that have responded to
a call for letters of intent or pre-proposals; however, not all
programs will include such a process. If a pre-application process is
used by a program, it shall be described in the Summary Description and
the deadline shall be provided in the Application Deadline section. An
initial administrative review of full applications is conducted to
determine compliance with requirements and completeness of
applications. A merit review is conducted to individually evaluate,
score, and rank applications using the evaluation criteria. A second
merit review may be conducted on the applicants that meet the program's
threshold (based on scores from the first merit review) to make
selections using the selection factors provided below. The Program
Officer may conduct a review of the rank order and make recommendations
to the Selecting Official based on the panel ratings and the selection
factors listed below. The Selecting Official considers merit reviews
and recommendations. The Selecting Official will award in rank order
unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order based
upon one or more of the selection factors below. The Selecting Official
makes final recommendations for award to the Grants Officer who is
authorized to obligate the funds.
Evaluation Criteria for Fellowship/Scholarships/Internships
1. Academic record and statement of career goals and objectives of
student
2. Quality of project and applicability to program priorities
3. Recommendations and/or endorsements of student
4. Additional relevant experience related to diversity of
education; extra-curricular activities; honors and awards;
interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
5. Financial need of student
Selection Factors for Fellowship/Scholarships/Internships
1. Balance/Distribution of funds:
a. Across academic disciplines
b. By types of institutions
c. Geographically
2. Availability of funds
3. Program-specific objectives
4. Degree in scientific area and type of degree sought

NOAA Project Competitions

National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

1. Research in Satellite Data Assimilation for Numerical Weather,
Climate, and Environmental Forecast Systems.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Environmental Satellite, Data,
and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Research and Applications
(ORA) and the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA)
announces the availability of Federal assistance for research in the
area of Satellite Data Assimilation in Numerical Weather, Climate, and
Environmental Forecast Systems. The goal of the JCSDA is to accelerate
the use of observations from earth-orbiting satellites in operational
numerical prediction models for the purpose of improving weather, ocean
mesoscale, and other environmental forecasts, improving seasonal to
interannual climate forecasts, and increasing the physical accuracy of

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climate reanalysis. The advanced instruments of current and planned
NOAA, NASA, DOD, and international agency satellite missions will
provide large volumes of data on atmospheric, oceanic, and land surface
conditions with accuracies and spatial resolutions never before
achieved. The JCSDA will strive to ensure that the Nation realizes the
maximum benefit of its investment in space as part of an advanced
global observing system. Funded proposals will help accelerate the use
of satellite data from both operational and experimental spacecraft in
operational weather, ocean mesoscale, climate, and environmental
prediction environments, improve community radiative transfer models
and surface emissivity models, improve characterization of the error
covariances related to forecast models, radiative transfer models and
satellite observations, and advance data assimilation science. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Weather and Water - Serve Society's Needs for Weather and
Water Information.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The total amount available for proposals is
anticipated to be approximately $600,000 per year. Individual annual
awards in the form of grants or cooperative agreements are expected to
range from $50,000 per year to a maximum of $150,000 per year for no
more than three years, although greater amounts may be awarded. It is
anticipated that 4-6 awards will be made.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 15 U.S.C. 313, 49 U.S.C. 44720(b); 15 U.S.C. 2901 et
seq.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.440,
Environmental Sciences, Applications, Data, and Education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of Intent (LOI) must be received no
later than 5 p.m. eastern daylight time, August 11, 2006, and full
proposals must be received by NOAA/NESDIS no later than 5 p.m. eastern
daylight time, October 2, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Letters of Intent should be
emailed to James.G.Yoe@noaa.gov or may be mailed or faxed to the JSCDA.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov,

or as hard copy (by postal mail, commercial delivery service, or hand
delivery) to: ATTN: James G. Yoe, NOAA/NESDIS Joint Center for
Satellite Data Assimilation, 5200 Auth Rd., Room 808, Camp Springs, MD
20746.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Administrative questions: Ms. Patty Mayo, by
phone at 301-763-8127 ext. 107, fax: 301-763-8108, or e-mail:
Patty.Mayo@noaa.gov. Technical questions: James G. Yoe (NOAA Program

Officer), by phone at 301-763-8172 ext. 186, fax to 301-763-8149, or
via e-mail: James.G.Yoe@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applications can be from U.S. institutions of
higher education, other non-profits, commercial organizations, and
state, local and Indian tribal governments. U.S. Federal agencies or
institutions are eligible to receive Federal assistance under this
Notice. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded,
they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds
from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. The only
exception to this is governmental research facilities for awards issued
under the authority of 49 USC 44720(b). Because this announcement is
not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy
Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

1. 2007 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
requests research proposals for the 2007 scallop fishing year (March 1,
2007 - February 28, 2008) to utilize portions of the total allowable
catch (TAC) and Days-at-Sea (DAS) set-asides proposed by the New
England Fishery Management Council (Council) in Framework 18 to the Sea
Scallop Fishery Management Plan (Framework 18). The set-asides are to
be used for sea scallop research endeavors under a research set-aside
(RSA) program. The RSA Program provides a mechanism to fund research
through the sale of fish harvested under the research quota. Vessels
participating in an approved research project may be authorized by the
Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), to
harvest and to land species in excess of any imposed trip limit or
during fishery closures. Landings from such trips would be sold to
generate funds that would compensate participating vessel owners and
help defray the costs associated with research projects. No Federal
funds will be provided for research under this notification. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and
Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: In order to set a value on the RSAs, the
value of scallops must be estimated. This Federal Funding Opportunity
(FFO) uses an estimated price per pound of $7.25 based on the average
2005 (March through October) price per pound calculated from dealer
reports. In addition, based on the Council's analysis in Framework 18,
the daily catch rate was calculated to be 1,746 lb (792 kg) per DAS. By
requiring researchers to use these values in requesting TAC and DAS,
all proposals will relate scallop catch to research costs similarly.
Research proposals are sought to utilize the four set-asides
proposed by Framework 18 for the 2007 fishing year. With the value for
the scallops estimated as $7.25 per lb, the estimated TAC values are
estimated as follows: (1) The DAS set-aside for the open fishing areas
is 330 DAS with a value of $4,177,305; (2) the research TAC set-aside
for the NLS Access Area is 157,454 lb (71 mt), with a value of
$1,141,542; (3) the research TAC set-aside for the CAI Access Area is
86,414 lb (39 mt), with a value of $626,502; and (4) the research TAC
set-aside for the ET Access Area is 544,000 lb (247 mt), with a value
of $3,944,000. Thus, for fishing year 2007, the total value of the set-
asides available for scallop-related research is approximately
$9,889,350 (42% from the open area DAS set-aside, 12% from the NLS
Access Area, 6% from the CAI Access Area and 40% from the ET Access
Area). Researchers must specify the amount of set-aside (TAC or DAS, as
appropriate) sought from each area.
If 2006 scallop resource surveys indicate the exploitable biomass
in the Elephant Trunk Access Area is lower than current projections,
Framework 18 proposes three scenarios to reduce the 2007 TAC. If an
adjustment is necessary, it will be finalized on or about December 1,
2006.

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Elephant Trunk Access Area Adjustment Table
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than
50.5 50.5 to 63.2 to Greater
million 63.1 mlb 75.7 mlb than
lb (mlb) (22,920 (28,651 75.8 mlb
(22,920 to 28,650 to 34,380 (34,381
mt) mt) mt) mt)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusted 2007 ET RSA TAC 228,000 346,000 461,000 No
lb (103 lb (157 lb (209 adjustm
mt) mt) mt) ent
544,000
lb (247
mt)
------------------------------------------------------------------------

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Issuing grants is consistent with sections
303(b)(11), 402(e), and 404(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1853(b)(11), 16 U.S.C.
1881a(e), and 16 U.S.C. 1881(c), respectively.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) Number: 11.454,
Unallied Management Projects
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Full proposals must be received by 5 p.m.,
eastern daylight time, on August 11, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals may be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or as hard copy (by postal

mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to NMFS, Northeast
Regional Office, Attention: 2007 Sea Scallop Research Proposals, One
Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: For administrative questions about the
research set aside program contact Ryan Silva (One Blackburn Drive,
Gloucester, MA 01930), by phone (978) 281-9326, fax (978) 281-9135, or
e-mail ryan.silva@noaa.gov. For an application kit contact Rich Maney
(One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930), by phone (978) 281-9265,
fax (978) 281-9117, or e-mail rich.maney@noaa.gov. For information on
the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP), as it relates
to this funding opportunity, contact Deirdre Boelke, New England
Fishery Management Council, phone (978) 465-0492, or Ryan Silva, by
phone (978) 281-9326, fax (978) 281-9135, or e-mail
ryan.silva@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: 1. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations,
individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments.
Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal
assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal
agency or Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) are ineligible
to submit an application under this program. However, Council members
who are not Federal employees may submit an application.
2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages
women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the
RSA program. 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.
3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing
community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation
and participation.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applicants will need to determine if
their State participates in the intergovernmental review process. This
information can be found at the following Web site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
This information will assist

applicants in providing either a Yes or No response to Item 16 of the
Application Form, SF-424, entitled ``Application for Federal
Assistance.''
2. Community-based Habitat Restoration Project Grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NMFS is inviting the public to submit
proposals for available funding to implement grass-roots habitat
restoration projects that will benefit living marine resources,
including anadromous fish, under the NOAA Community-based Restoration
Program. Projects funded through the Community-based Restoration
Program will be expected to have strong on-the-ground habitat
restoration components that provide long-term ecological habitat
improvements for NOAA trust resources as well as educational and social
benefits for people and their communities. Proposals selected for
funding through this solicitation will be implemented through a
cooperative agreement. The program priorities for this opportunity
support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore,
and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding of up to $3,000,000 is expected to be
available for Community-based Habitat Restoration Project Grants in FY
2007. The NOAA Restoration Center (RC) anticipates that typical project
awards will range from $50,000 to $200,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The Secretary of Commerce is authorized under
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661, as amended by
the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970, to provide grants or cooperative
agreements for fisheries habitat restoration.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463
Habitat Conservation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for project funding under the
Community-based Restoration Program must be submitted by September 28,
2006 11:59 PM EDT if submitted via grants.gov , or if mailed,
postmarked by September 28, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applicants should apply through
http://www.grants.gov. If unable to reasonably apply through

grants.gov, send paper applications to Christopher D. Doley, Chief,
NOAA Restoration Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East
West Highway (F/HC3), Rm. 14727, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282; ATTN:
CRP Project Applications.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Cathy Bozek or Melanie Gange at (301) 713-
0174, or by fax at (301) 713-0184, or by e-mail at Cathy.Bozek@noaa.gov
or Melanie.Gange@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, hospitals, other non-profits, commercial (for profit)
organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments, international organizations, state, local and Indian
tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA
trust resources. Applications from federal agencies or employees of
federal agencies will not be considered.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: 1:1 non-Federal match is encouraged, but
applicants with less than 1:1 match will not be disqualified.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

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3. Community-based Habitat Restoration National and Regional
Partnerships
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NMFS is inviting the public to submit multi-
year proposals for establishing innovative habitat restoration
partnerships at the national or regional level for up to 3 years to
further community-based habitat restoration that will benefit living
marine resources, including anadromous fish, under the NOAA Community-
based Restoration Program (CRP). Proposals for partnerships funded
through the CRP will involve joint selection and co-funding of multiple
community-based habitat restoration projects as sub-awards made through
the partner organization. Proposals selected for funding through this
solicitation will be implemented through a cooperative agreement. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Ecosystems - protect, restore, and manage use of coastal and
ocean resources through ecosystem-based management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding of up to $10 million is expected to
be available for establishing multi-year partnerships in FY 2007;
annual funding is anticipated to maintain successful partnerships for
up to 3 years duration. The NOAA Restoration Center (RC) anticipates
that typical partnership awards will range from $200,000 to $600,000
per year, funded annually.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The Secretary of Commerce is authorized under
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661, as amended by
the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970, to provide grants or cooperative
agreements for fisheries habitat restoration.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463
Habitat Conservation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for partnership funding under
the CRP must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 25, 2006 if
submitted via Grants.gov, or if mailed, postmarked by September 25,
2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applicants should apply through
http://www.grants.gov. If unable to apply through grants.gov, send

paper applications to Christopher D. Doley, Chief, NOAA Restoration
Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East West Highway (F/
HC3), Rm. 14701, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282; ATTN: CRP Partnership
Applications.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Melanie Gange or Robin Bruckner at
(301)713-0174, or by fax at (301) 713-0184, or by e-mail at
Melanie.Gange@noaa.gov or Robin.Bruckner@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, hospitals, other non-profits, commercial (for profit)
organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments, international organizations, state, local and Indian
tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA
trust resources. Applications from federal agencies will not be
considered.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: 1:1 match non-Federal match is
encouraged, but applicants with less than 1:1 match will not be
disqualified.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
4. Cooperative Research Program (CRP) FY 2007
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The NMFS is inviting the public to submit
research and development projects that seek to increase and improve the
working relationship between researchers from the NMFS, state fishery
agencies, universities, and fishermen. The program is a means of
involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of
fundamental fisheries information. Collection efforts support the
development and evaluation of management and regulatory options.
Projects accepted for funding will need to be completed within 24
months. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's
mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and manage Use
of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $2.0 million may be available
in fiscal year 2007 for projects. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office
estimates awarding eight awards that will range from $25,000 to
$400,000. The average award is $150,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 713c-3(d).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.454
Unallied Management Projects.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: We must receive your application by 5 p.m.
eastern daylight time on August 11, 2006. Applications received after
that time will not be considered for funding.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should be submitted
through http://www.grants.gov. If an applicant does not have Internet

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Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $2.4 million may be available
in fiscal year (FY) 2007 for projects. This amount includes possible
in-house projects. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office estimates
awarding ten projects that will range from $35,000 to $300,000. The
average award is $100,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 713c-3(d).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.433 Marine
Fisheries Initiative.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: We must receive your application by close of
business (5 p.m. eastern daylight time) on July 12, 2006. Applications
received after that time will not be considered for funding.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should be submitted
through http://www.grants.gov. If an applicant does not have Internet

access, hard copies should be sent to the National Marine Fisheries
Service, State/Federal Liaison Branch, 263 13th Avenue South, St.
Petersburg, FL 33701.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Scot Plank, State/Federal Liaison Branch at
(727) 824-5324.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include Institutions of higher
education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, state, local and
Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not
eligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of
foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for
purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the MARFIN program
is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine
fishery resources.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Cost sharing is not required.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
6. Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
announces that the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management
Councils (Councils) have set aside 500 monkfish days-at-sea (DAS) to be
used for research endeavors under a research set-aside (RSA) program.
NMFS is soliciting proposals to utilize the DAS for research activities
concerning the monkfish fishery for fishing year 2007 (May 1, 2007-
April 30, 2008). Through the allocation of research DAS, the Monkfish
RSA Program provides a mechanism to reduce the cost for vessel owners
to participate in cooperative monkfish research. The intent of this RSA
program is for fishing vessels to utilize these research DAS to conduct
monkfish related research, rather than their allocated monkfish DAS,
thereby eliminating any cost to the vessel associated with using a
monkfish DAS. The program priorities for this opportunity support
NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and
Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: No Federal funds are provided for research
under this notification. Rather, projects funded under the Monkfish RSA
Program would be provided with additional opportunity to harvest
monkfish, and the catch sold to generate income to offset research
costs. The Federal Government (i.e., NMFS) may issue an Exempted
Fishing Permit (EFP), if needed, to provide special fishing privileges
in response to research proposals selected under this program. For
example, vessels participating in an approved research project may be
authorized by the Northeast Regional Administrator, NMFS, to harvest
monkfish in excess of established possession limits. Two awards were
issued under the 2006 Monkfish RSA Program, and these projects are
expected to commence in May 2006. Therefore, information concerning the
income generated from those awards is not yet available.
Funds generated from landings harvested and sold under the Monkfish
RSA Program shall be used to cover the cost of research activities,
including vessel costs. For example, the funds may be used to pay for
gear modifications, monitoring equipment, the salaries of research
personnel, or vessel operation costs. The Federal Government shall not
be liable for any costs incurred in the conduct of the project.
Specifically, the Federal Government is not liable for any costs
incurred by the researcher or vessel owner should the sale of catch not
fully reimburse the researcher or vessel owner for his/her expenses.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Issuing grants is consistent with sections
303(b)(11), 402(e), and 404(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1853(b)(11), 16 U.S.C.
1881a(e), and 16 U.S.C. 1881(c), respectively.
The ability to set aside monkfish DAS for research purposes was
established in the final rule implementing Amendment 2 to the Monkfish
Fishery Management Plan (70 FR 21927, April 28, 2005), and codified in
the regulations at 50 CFR 648.92(c).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: In the
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, the program number is 11.454,
and the program name is Unallied Management Projects.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received on or before 5
p.m. eastern daylight time on August 11, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must be submitted
electronically through http://www.grants.gov, or as hard copy (by

postal mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to NMFS,
Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Delays may be experienced when registering with Grants On-line near the
end of a solicitation period. Therefore, NOAA strongly recommends that
applicants do not wait until the deadline date to begin the application
process through http://www.grants.gov. Electronic or hard copies

received after the deadline will not be considered, and hard copy
applications will be returned to the sender.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Administrative questions: Allison Ferreira,
Fishery Policy Analyst, NMFS, by phone 978-281-9103, fax 978-281-9135,
or e-mail at allison.ferreira@noaa.gov. Technical questions: Peter
Burns, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive,
Gloucester, MA 01930, by phone 978-281-92144, fax 978-281-9117, or
email at peter.burns@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education, hospitals, other non-profits, commercial organizations,
individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments.
Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal
assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal
agency or Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) are ineligible
to submit an application under this program. However, Council members
who are not Federal employees may submit an application.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under ths program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

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7. Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans
Grant Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant
Program/ Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management
Plans (CRFMPGP), provides funding to the Regional Fishery Management
Councils for projects to conserve and manage coral reef fisheries, as
authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. Projects
funded through the CRFMPGP are for activities that 1) provide better
scientific information on the status of coral reef fisheries resources,
critical habitats of importance to coral reef fishes, and the impacts
of fishing on these species and habitats; 2) identify new management
approaches that protect coral reef biodiversity and ecosystem function
through regulation of fishing and other extractive uses; and 3)
incorporate conservation and sustainable management measures into
existing or new Federal fishery management plans for coral reef
species. Proposals selected for funding will be implemented through a
cooperative agreement. The role of NOAA in the CRFMPGP is to help
identify potential projects that reduce impacts of fishing on coral
reef ecosystems, strengthen the development and implementation of the
projects, and assist in coordination and support of these efforts with
Federal, state, territory or commonwealth management authorities and
various coral reef user groups.
For this solicitation, all applications must fall within at least
one of the 7 categories: (1) identification, mapping, characterization,
monitoring and protection of critically important habitats of coral
reef fishes and associated spawning populations; (2) monitoring reef
fish stocks; (3) identification of the adverse impacts of fishing gear
and fishing methods and implementation of actions to reduce habitat
damage; (4 assessment of the adequacy of current coral reef fishing
regulations and revision of regulations as needed; (5) education and
outreach efforts to recreational and commercial fishers; (6) enhanced
enforcement of fishery regulations and/or no-take fishery resources;
and (7) ecosystem-scale studies and inclusion of ecosystem approaches
into coral reef FMP's. Proposed projects should provide necessary
information and contribute to the identification of specific actions to
reduce overfishing of coral reef resources and mitigate habitat damage
caused by destructive fishing gears or methods. The program priorities
for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems
- Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources
through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding up to $1,050,000 is expected to be
available for Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery
Management Plans. The NOAA Coral reef Conservation Program anticipates
that typical project awards will range from about $175,000 to $525,000.
Funding will be subject to the availability of federal appropriations.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.441 -
Regional Fishery Management Councils.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications should be submitted via http://www.grants.gov
and must be received no later than 11:59 PM EST on

November 10, 2006. If applicants do not have access to Grants.gov,
paper applications must be postmarked, or provided to a delivery
service and documented with a receipt by Nov. 10, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should be submitted
via http://www.grants.gov. If this site cannot be reasonably used,

applications can be sent to: Andrew Bruckner, NOAA Coral Reef
Conservation Program, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Habitat Conservation
(F/HC), 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. ATTN: CRCGP
Project Applications.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Administrative questions: Andy Bruckner, 301-
713-3459, extension 190 or e-mail at andy.bruckner@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: 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.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
8. Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Outreach and Education
Mini-grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: In November 2005, the Natural Resource
Trustees for the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP)
released a Restoration Plan. The plan identifies projects for restoring
natural resources injured by past releases of DDTs and PCBs into the
marine environment off the coast of Southern California
http://www.montroserestoration.gov. These contaminants continue to injure

Trustees intend to provide up to $50,000 in seed money (for grants up
to $15,000) to develop curricula, programs or activities to educate
young people who consume locally-caught fish (and through them, their
parents) on safe ways to enjoy or benefit from fishing along the Los
Angeles and Orange County coasts where fish consumption advisories have
impacted fishing. Projects should use the comic book and/or concepts
outlined in the comic book as a basis, and are encouraged to draw from
any other educational materials available through the Fish
Contamination Education Collaborative http://www.pvsfish.org as appropriate.

The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of
Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that a total
amount of $50,000 may be awarded for grants up to $15,000. The number
of awards to be made as a result of this solicitation will depend on
the number of eligible applications received, the amount of funds
requested for initiating restoration projects by the applicants, and
the merit and ranking of the proposals.

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STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 661-667e, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9626.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463
Habitat Conservation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received or postmarked
by 5 p.m. eastern time on August 15, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should either be
submitted online through http://www.grants.gov or sent to: NOAA

Restoration Center, Attn: Leah Mahan, 777 Sonoma Ave, Suite 325, Santa
Rosa, California, 95404, phone (707) 575-6077.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Leah Mahan, 777 Sonoma Ave, Suite 325, Santa
Rosa, California, 95404, phone (707) 575-6077.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education; state, local and Indian tribal governments; federal
government agencies; and other nonprofit and commercial organizations
or individuals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: While matching funds are not required,
applicants are encouraged to include matching funds using cash or in-
kind contributions where possible. If cost sharing is proposed, the
respondent is asked to account for both the Trustee and non-Trustee
amounts
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
9. Restoration of Full Tidal Exchange Wetlands, Southern California
Coast
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: In November 2005, the Natural Resource
Trustees for the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP)
released a Restoration Plan. The plan identifies projects for restoring
natural resources injured by past releases of DDTs and PCBs into the
marine environment off the coast of Southern California
http://www.montroserestoration.gov. These contaminants continue to injure

natural resources over a wide region of the Southern California Bight.
The MSRP is funded by settlement agreements entered into by multiple
defendants in the case of the United States and the State of California
versus Montrose Chemical Corporation of California and other
defendants.
As part of the MSRP Restoration Plan, funds are being made
available to support coastal wetlands restoration projects in the
region that promote the production of commonly caught coastal fish
species. NOAA and the other Trustees seek specifically to restore
coastal wetland/estuarine habitats in the region that have direct tidal
links to the ocean and serve as nursery habitats for fish, especially
species that are targeted by ocean anglers. Such actions restore fish
and the habitats on which they depend, one of the purposes for which
settlement funds may be utilized. Such projects also help restore lost
fishing opportunities, to the extent that they increase production of
recreationally valuable species that are lower in contamination and
eventually inhabit ocean fishing sites. The program priorities for this
opportunity support NOAA's mission goal of: Ecosystems - Protect,
Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through
Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that funding of
up to $3,000,000 is expected to be available. NOAA and the other
Trustees may award portions of available funding to several projects,
or up to the full amount of available funding to a single project.
There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to make
awards for all proposals. The number of awards to be made as a result
of this solicitation will depend on the number of eligible applications
received, the amount of funds requested for initiating restoration
projects by the applicants, and the merit and ranking of the proposals.
Applicants for amounts greater than $1,000,000 may at their option
consider identifying divisible components of the proposal that may be
undertaken for less than the full amount of funding requested in the
application.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 661-667e, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9626.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463
Habitat Conservation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received or postmarked
by 5 p.m. eastern time on July 27, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should either be
submitted online via http://www.grants.gov or sent to: NOAA Restoration

Center, Attn: Leah Mahan, 777 Sonoma Ave, Suite 325, Santa Rosa,
California, 95404, phone (707) 575-6077.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Leah Mahan, 777 Sonoma Ave, Suite 325, Santa
Rosa, California, 95404, phone (707) 575-6077.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education; state, local and Indian tribal governments; federal
government agencies; and other nonprofit and commercial organizations
or individuals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: While matching funds are not required,
applicants are encouraged to include matching funds using cash or in-
kind contributions where possible. If cost sharing is proposed, the
respondent is asked to account for both the Trustee and non-Trustee
amounts.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
10. Implementation of Marine Protected Areas, Southern California Coast
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: In November 2005, the Natural Resource
Trustees for the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP)
released a Restoration Plan. The plan identifies projects for restoring
natural resources injured by past releases of DDTs and PCBs into the
marine environment off the coast of Southern California
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received, the amount of funds requested for initiating restoration
projects by the applicants, and the merit and ranking of the proposals.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 661-667e, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9626.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463
Habitat Conservation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received or postmarked
by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September 15, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should either be
submitted online via http://www.grants.gov or sent to: NOAA Restoration

Center, Attn: Leah Mahan, 777 Sonoma Ave, Suite 325, Santa Rosa,
California, 95404, phone (707) 575-6077.
INFORMATION CONTACTs: Leah Mahan, 777 Sonoma Ave, Suite 325, Santa
Rosa, California, 95404, phone (707) 575-6077.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education; state, local and Indian tribal governments; federal
government agencies; and other nonprofit and commercial organizations
or individuals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: While matching funds are not required,
applicants are encouraged to include matching funds using cash or in-
kind contributions where possible. If cost sharing is proposed, the
respondent is asked to account for both the Trustee and non-Trustee
amounts
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
11. Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
announces the availability of Federal assistance to support the
conservation of threatened and endangered species, recently de-listed
species, and candidate species under the jurisdiction of the NMFS or
under the joint jurisdiction of the NMFS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (e.g. sea turtles). Any state that has entered into an
agreement with the NMFS and maintains an adequate and active program
for the conservation of endangered and threatened species pursuant to
section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) is eligible to
apply. These financial assistance awards can be used to support
management, monitoring, research, and outreach activities that provide
direct conservation benefits to listed species, recently de-listed
species, or candidate species that reside within that state. Projects
involving North Atlantic right whales will not be considered for
funding under this grant program; such projects may be submitted under
the North Atlantic Right Whale Research Program of the NMFS Northeast
Regional Office. The program priorities for this opportunity support
NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and
Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: A minimum of $300K to a maximum of $800K in
funding may be available for grants in FY 2007. Award periods may
extend up to 3 years with annual funding contingent on the availability
of Federal appropriations and satisfactory performance by the grant
recipient. There are no restrictions on maximum or minimum award
amounts within the available funding.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Under section 6 of the ESA, the NMFS is
authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible states for the
purpose of assisting the states in the development of programs for the
conservation of listed, recently de-listed, and candidate species that
reside within that state (16 U.S.C. 1535).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.472,
Unallied Science Programs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. eastern
daylight time on September 8, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov. If online submission is not

possible, hard copy applications may be submitted (by postal mail,
commercial delivery, or hand delivery) to NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected
Resources, Attn: Lisa Manning, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC3, Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Lisa Manning, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910; email: lisa.manning@noaa.gov; phone: 301-713-1401.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are states that, through their
respective state agencies, have entered into an agreement with the NMFS
pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. The terms ``state'' and ``state
agency'' are used as defined in section 3 of the ESA. Currently
eligible state agencies are from the following states: Florida,
Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Any
state agency that enters into a section 6(c) agreement with the NMFS
prior to the application deadline (September 8, 2006) is also eligible
to apply.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with section 6(d) of the
ESA, all proposals submitted must include a minimum non-Federal cost
share of 25 percent of the total projects costs if the proposal
involves a single state. If a proposal involves collaboration of two or
more states, the minimum non-Federal cost share decreases to 10 percent
of the total project costs.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
12. Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NMFS is inviting the public to submit
proposals for funding available through the NOAA Marine Debris Program
(MDP) to implement grass-roots projects to prevent or remove marine
debris that will benefit living marine resource habitats. Projects
funded through the NOAA Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and
Removal Project Grants competition will be expected to have strong on-
the-ground marine debris prevention or removal components that provide
educational and social benefits for people and their communities in
addition to long-term ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust
resources. Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation
will be implemented through a cooperative agreement.
Marine debris removal may include, but is not limited to:
Detection and removal of derelict fishing gear, such as
abandoned crab pots and fish nets, monofilament line, or ``casitas''
(lobster aggregating devices);
Removal of persistent debris from coastal habitats
including marshes, bays, mangroves, and coral reefs. This includes
activities such as removal of abandoned vessels, their associated
debris, and/or large material washed up on shorelines;
Removal of debris from marine, estuarine or beach
environments resulting from hurricanes or other natural disasters; and
Detection and removal of derelict pilings and bulkheads
that diminish habitat quality.
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Prevention activities related to reception facilities at
marinas and fishing ports including recycling initiatives for
monofilament fishing line and other types of fishing gear, or debris;
The development of debris reduction incentives for
prevention, removal, and safe disposal of plastics and derelict fishing
gear; and
Outreach/education focused projects.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of
Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding of up to $2,000,000 is expected to be
available for Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal
Grants Projects in FY 2007. The NOAA Restoration Center anticipates
that typical project awards will range from $15,000 to $150,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The Secretary of Commerce is authorized under
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661, as amended by
the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970, to provide grants or cooperative
agreements for habitat restoration.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) 11.463 Habitat
Conservation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for project funding under the
MDP must be submitted via grants.gov by October 30, 2006 11:59 PM EST
or if mailed, postmarked by October 30, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applicants should apply through
http://www.grants.gov. If unable to reasonably apply through

grants.gov, send paper applications to Christopher D. Doley, Chief,
NOAA Restoration Center (F/HC3), National Marine Fisheries Service,
1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; ATTN: MDP Project
Applications.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): For further information contact David
Landsman at David.Landsman@noaa.gov or 301-713-0174.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, hospitals, other non-profits, commercial (for profit)
organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments, international organizations, state, local and Indian
tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA
trust resources. Applications from federal agencies or employees of
federal agencies will not be considered.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: 1:1 non-Federal match is encouraged,
will be considered in the review process, but applicants with less than
1:1 match will not be disqualified.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications submitted by state and local
governments are subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs.''
13. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - General Coral Reef
Conservation Grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program/
General Coral Reef Conservation Grants (GCRCGP) provides funding to
institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial
organizations, Freely Associated State government agencies, and local
and Indian tribal governments to support coral reef conservation
projects in the United States and the Freely Associated States in the
Pacific, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000.
Projects funded through the GCRCGP support on-the-ground efforts that:
(1) help preserve, sustain and restore the condition of coral reef
ecosystems, (2) promote the wise management and sustainable use of
coral reef resources, (3) increase public knowledge and awareness of
coral reef ecosystems and issues regarding their conservation and (4)
develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef
ecosystems and the threats to such ecosystems. Projects must address
one of the following 7 categories: coral reef monitoring and
assessment; socio-economic assessments and resource valuation; marine
protected areas and associated management activities; coral reef
fisheries management and enforcement; coral reef restoration; public
education and outreach; and local action strategy implementation.
Projects should complement and fill gaps in state, territorial and
commonwealth coral reef programs, emphasize community-based
conservation, or address local action strategy priorities. Research
activities are eligible only if they directly relate to management or
are listed as a project within a local action strategy. The program
priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of:
Ecosystem - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean
Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding up to $600,000 is expected to be
available for NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program -General Coral
Reef Conservation Grants. Individual awards in the form of grants can
range from $15,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Applications over $50,000
will not be accepted. Funding will be subject to the availability of
federal appropriations.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463
Habitat Conservation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received no later than
11:59 PM EST on November 10, 2006. If grants.gov cannot be reasonably
used, applications must be postmarked, or provided to a delivery
service and documented with a receipt by Nov. 10, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should be submitted
via http://www.grants.gov. If grants.gov cannot be reasonably used,

applications can be sent to: Andrew Bruckner, NOAA Coral Reef
Conservation Program, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Habitat Conservation
(F/HC), 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. ATTN: CRCGP
Project Applications.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Andy Bruckner, Office of Habitat Conservation,
F/HC1, Room 15836, NOAA Fisheries, 1315 East West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910, phone 301-713-3459 extension 190, e-mail at
andy.bruckner@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, Freely
Associated State government agencies, and local and Indian tribal
governments. U.S. Federal, State, Territory, and Commonwealth
government agencies are not eligible under this program.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: 1:1 non-federal match is required. The
NOAA Administrator may waive all or part of the matching requirement if
the Administrator determines that the project meets the following two
requirements: (1) No reasonable means are available through which an
applicant can meet the matching requirement, and (2) The probable
benefit of such project outweighs the public interest in such matching
requirement. In the case of a waiver request, the applicant must
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
14. John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NMFS is inviting eligible marine mammal
stranding network participants to submit proposals to fund the recovery
or treatment (i.e., rescue and rehabilitation) of live stranded marine
mammals, data collection from living or dead stranded marine mammals
for scientific research regarding marine mammal health, and facility
operations directly related to the recovery or treatment of stranded
marine mammals and collection of data from living or dead stranded
marine mammals. The Prescott Grant Program is administered through the
NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP). It
is anticipated that awards funded through the Prescott Grant Program
will facilitate achievement of MMHSRP goals and objectives by providing
financial assistance to eligible stranding network participants.
Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will be
implemented through either a grant or cooperative agreement. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and
Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding of up to $4,000,000 is expected to be
available in FY 2007. The maximum Federal award for each grant cannot
exceed $100,000, as stated in the statutory language (16 U.S.C.1421f-
1). Applicants are hereby given notice that these funds have not yet
been appropriated for this program and therefore exact dollar amounts
cannot be given.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of
2000 amended the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to establish the
John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (16
U.S.C.1421f-1).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) Number: 11.439 Marine
Mammal Data Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for funding under the Prescott
program must be received by Grants.gov or if mailed postmarked by 11:59
PM, eastern time, on Wednesday, September 27, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should either be
submitted online at http://www.grants.gov or sent to: NOAA/NMFS/Office

of Protected Resources, Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response
Program, Attn: Michelle Ordono, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 3501,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283, phone 301-713-2322 ext 177.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Technical questions: Sarah Wilkin or Janet
Whaley, by phone at 301-713-2322 ext. 104, or fax to 301-427-2525 or
via email: sarah.wilkin@noaa.gov or janet.whaley@noaa.gov.

Administrative questions: Michelle Ordono, by phone at 301-713-2322
ext. 177, fax: 301-427-2525, or e-mail: michelle.ordono@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: There are 5 categories of eligible stranding network
participants that may apply for funds under this Program: (1) Letter of
Agreement (LOA) holders; (2) LOA designee organizations; (3)
researchers; (4) official Northwest Region participants; and, (5)
state, local, eligible federal government or tribal employees. For
these organizations and individuals to apply for award funds under the
Prescott Grant Program, they must meet eligibility criteria specific to
their category of participation.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: All proposals submitted must provide a
minimum non-Federal cost share of 25 percent of the total budget (i.e.,
at least .25 x total project costs).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
15. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education &Training (B-WET) Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Chesapeake B-WET grant program is a
competitively based program that supports existing environmental
education programs, fosters the growth of new programs, and encourages
the development of partnerships among environmental education programs
throughout the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed. Funded projects assist
in meeting the Stewardship and Community Engagement goals of the
Chesapeake 2000 Agreement. Projects support organizations that provide
students ``meaningful'' Chesapeake Bay or stream outdoor experiences
and teachers professional development opportunities in the area of
environmental education related to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and
Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that
approximately $3.0M may be available in FY 2007 in award amounts to be
determined by the proposals and available funds. Annual funding is
anticipated to maintain partnerships for up to 3 years duration, but is
dependant on funding made available by Congress. Applicants are hereby
given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for this
program.
1. About $1.75M will be for exemplar programs that successfully
integrate teacher professional development on the Chesapeake Bay
watershed with in-depth classroom study and outdoor experiences for
their students.
2. About $1.0M will be for proposals that provide opportunities
either for students (K through 12) to participate in ``Meaningful''
Watershed Educational Experiences related to Chesapeake Bay or
Professional Development in the area of Chesapeake Bay watershed
education for teachers.
3. About $250K will be for proposals that incorporate the newly
designed Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (providing real-time
water quality data and web-based content) into meaningful watershed
educational experiences.
The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office anticipates that typical awards for
B-WET Exemplar Programs that successfully integrate teacher
professional development with in-depth classroom student and outdoor
experiences for their students will range from $50,000 to $200,000.
Projects that represent either meaningful watershed educational
experiences for students or teacher professional development in
watershed education will range from $10,000 to $75,000. Projects
focusing on the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy system will range from
$10,000 to $100,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:16 U.S.C. 742f; 16 U.S.C. 753a.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.457;
Chesapeake Bay Studies, Education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. eastern
time on October 23, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Electronic submission: http://www.grants.gov/.
Paper applications may be submitted by postal mail,

commercial delivery service, or hand-delivery. Paper applications must
be sent to: NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office; Education Coordinator; 410

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Severn Avenue, Suite 107A; Annapolis, Maryland 21403.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Shannon W. Sprague, NOAA Chesapeake Bay
Office, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 107A, Annapolis, MD 2140
Shannon.Sprague@noaa.gov or 410-267-5664.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are K-through-12 public and
independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher
education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local
government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments
in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: No cost sharing is required under this
program, however, the NCBO strongly encourages applicants to share as
much of the costs of the award as possible. Funds from other Federal
awards may not be considered matching funds. The nature of the
contribution (cash versus in-kind) and the amount of matching funds
will be taken into consideration in the review process with cash being
the preferred method of contribution. Further details can be found in
the full funding opportunity announcement.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

National Ocean Service

1. FY2007 Climate and Weather Impacts on Society and the Environment
(CWISE)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA invites applications to establish a
cooperative agreement with the agency under the Climate and Weather
Impacts on Society and the Environment (CWISE) program. The agreement
will be established between the National Climatic Data Center, the
Coastal Services Center, the Climate Program Office and the award
recipient to further understanding and increase the resiliency of
natural, economic and social systems to weather and climate-related
environmental stressors through interdisciplinary research, information
and services delivery, education and outreach. The program priorities
for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Climate -
Understand Climate Variability and Change to Enhance Society's Ability
to Plan and Respond
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The total amount available for a proposal is
anticipated to be approximately $600,000 per year for the term of the
cooperative agreement which is expected to be four years in length.
Project funding is contingent upon availability of appropriations and
is at the sole discretion of NOAA. No more than one award is
anticipated from this announcement.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 49 U.S.C. 44720; 33 U.S.C. 883d; 15 U.S.C. 2907; 16
U.S.C. 1451 et seq.; the Global Change Research Act, 15 U.S.C. 2921-
2961; and the National Climate Program Act, 15 U.S.C. 2901-2908
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.473,
Coastal Services Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received no later than 4
p.m. eastern daylight time on August 28, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or in hard copy (by postal

mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to the Coastal
Services Center office. Hard copy proposals must be submitted to: Attn:
Shauna Harris, DOC/NOAA/NOS/Coastal Services Center, 2234 South Hobson
Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405; (843) 740-1149; email:
Shauna.Harris@noaa.gov.

INFORMATION CONTACT: Administrative questions should be directed to
Shauna Harris by telephone (843) 740-1149, by fax (843) 740-1315, or by
e-mail Shauna.Harris@noaa.gov. Technical questions on the CWISE
announcement should be directed to Stephanie Fauver, by telephone (843)
740-1287, by fax (843) 740-1329, or by e-mail
Stephanie.Fauver@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Applicants are U.S. institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, commercial organizations, and state,
local and Indian tribal governments.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Applicant will be required to contribute
at least 5 percent (from non-Federal funds) of the total amount
contributed by NOAA each year if the application is approved.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
2. FY2007 Information Resource Supporting the Resiliency of Coastal
Areas in the US Portion of the Gulf of Mexico
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Coastal Services Center (the Center) seeks
proposals for a two-year cooperative agreement under which the
cooperator and the Center will jointly develop a regional framework for
a Community Resilience Index (CRI) to increase the capacity of coastal
communities to survive, mitigate the effects of, and recover from the
effects of natural and other hazards. The purpose of the CRI is to
define quantifiable indicators of community resilience; develop
methodologies, tools, and information resources for the assessment of
community resilience; and enhance the resilience of coastal
communities. The design of the CRI will facilitate community self-
assessment and adaptation.
Proposals should focus on developing pilot applications focusing on
the U.S. portion of the northern Gulf of Mexico, addressing all or part
of two main activities:
Activity 1. Developing an information resource that integrates
spatial and non-spatial data to identify scientifically defensible
indicators for community resilience (ecological, economic, socio-
cultural and physical). This activity will also include identifying
indicators and sources of information for measuring indicators,
establishing baseline measurements and developing performance metrics
for local, state, and/or regional agencies within the focus region.
This activity will also evaluate and recommend potential options for
integrating this information into locally-relevant geospatial decision
support tools.
Activity 2. Developing a strategy for implementing the use of the
CRI to enhance the resilience of coastal communities. Through a series
of workshops engaging appropriate agencies, researchers, practitioners
and end users, collaboratively develop recommendations concerning the
implementation of the use of the CRI. The plan should address
communications strategies for developing and sustaining a networked
community of practitioners engaged in measuring and enhancing community
resilience. The plan should also identify the training needs and
recommended approaches for meeting the needs of practitioners related
to community resilience concepts, performance measurement, and
implementation practices.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Weather and Water - Serve Society's Needs for Weather
and Water Information.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Total anticipated funding available for all
awards is $700,000 and is subject to the availability of FY 2007
appropriations. Two to five awards are anticipated from

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this announcement. Awards will range from $50,000 to $350,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under the Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1456c
(Technical Assistance).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.473,
Coastal Services Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of Intent must be received by the
Coastal Services Center by 5 p.m. EDT on June 30, 2006. Full
applications must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than 5 p.m.
EDT, August 15, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or hard copy (by postal mail,

commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to the NOAA Coastal
Services Center. Hard copy proposals must be submitted to: Attn:
Jeffery Adkins, NOAA Coastal Services Center, 2234 South Hobson Avenue,
Charleston, South Carolina, 29405-2413
INFORMATION CONTACTS: For administrative issues, contact James
Lewis Free at 843-740-1185 (phone) or 843-740-1315 (fax) or email him
at James.L.Free@noaa.gov. For technical questions, contact Jeffery
Adkins by telephone at 843-740-1244 or by email at
Jeffery.Adkins@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, hospitals, other non-profits, commercial organizations,
foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments, international organizations, and state, local and Indian
tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible
to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be
project partners. Note: Federal agencies or institutions who are
project partners must demonstrate that they have legal authority to
receive funds from outside sources in excess of their appropriations.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 121372, ``Intergovernmental Review of
Federal Programs.''
3. Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA, National Ocean Service (NOS), National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science(NCCOS), Center for Sponsored Coastal
Oceans Research (CSCOR) is soliciting proposals for projects of 2 to 5
years in duration that advance understanding, predicting, and managing
the causes and ecological and economic impacts of hypoxia in
representative coastal ecosystems. The program priorities for this
opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems -
Protect, Restore, and Manage use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through
Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that award
amounts will be determined by the proposals and available funds will
typically not exceed $500,000 per project per year with project
durations from 2 to 5 years. It is anticipated that 3 to 6 total
projects will be funded. Support in out years after FY 2007 is
contingent upon the availability of funds.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1442 and Pub. L. 108-456.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.478 Center
for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of proposals at the
NCCOS/CSCOR office is 3 p.m., EST, September 11, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications submitted in
response to this announcement are strongly encouraged to be submitted
via http://www.grants.gov. The full funding announcement for this

program is also available at this site. Non-electronic submissions
should be sent to Laurie Golden, NOAA National Ocean Service, NCCOS/
CSCOR Grants Administrator, SSMC IV, 1305 East West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Technical Information. Alan Lewitus, CHRP
2007 Program Manager, NCCOS/CSCOR, 301-713-3338/ext 178, Email:
Alan.Lewitus@noaa.gov. Business Management Information. Laurie Golden,

NCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator, 301-713-3338/ext 151, Email:
Laurie.Golden@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments,
commercial organizations and agencies that possess the statutory
authority to receive financial assistance. NCCOS/CSCOR will not fund
any Federal FTE salaries, but will fund travel, equipment, supplies,
and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed work.
(1) Researchers must be employees of an eligible entity listed
above; and proposals must be submitted through that entity. Non-Federal
researchers should comply with their institutional requirements for
proposal submission.
(2) Non-NOAA Federal applicants will be required to submit
certifications or documentation showing that they have specific legal
authority to receive funds from the Department of Commerce (DOC) for
this research.
(3) NCCOS/CSCOR will accept proposals that include foreign
Researchers as collaborators with a researcher who has met the above
stated eligibility requirements.
(4) Non-Federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Joint
Institutes should comply with joint institutional requirements; they
will be funded through grants either to their institutions or to joint
institutes.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
4. Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies (CRES)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA, National Ocean Service (NOS), National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science(NCCOS), Center for Sponsored Coastal
Oceans Research (CSCOR) is soliciting proposals for projects of 3-5
years in duration for the Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies Program (CRES),
and 1-3 years in duration for the Deep Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies
Program (Deep-CRES). The program priorities for this opportunity
support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore,
and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Funding is contingent upon availability of
Federal appropriations. NOAA is committed to continual improvement of
the grants process and accelerating the award of financial assistance
to qualified recipients in accordance with the recommendations of the
Business Process Reengineering Team. In order to fulfill these
responsibilities, this solicitation announces that award amounts to be
determined by the proposals and available funds are typically not to
exceed $1,000,000 per year with project duration from 3-5 years for the
West Florida Shelf study; and $500,000 per year with a project duration
of up to 3 years for the deep hermatypic coral reef study. It is
anticipated that one project will be funded for the West Florida Shelf
study, and one project will be funded for the deep hermatypic coral
reef study. Support in out years after FY 2007 is contingent upon the
availability of funds.

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STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER:
11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean
Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of proposals at the
NCCOS/CSCOR office is 3 p.m., EST, November 13, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications submitted in
response to this announcement are strongly encouraged to be submitted
via http://www.grants.gov. The full funding announcement for this

program is also available at this site. Non-electronic submissions
should be sent to Laurie Golden, NOAA National Ocean Service, NCCOS/
CSCOR Grants Administrator, SSMC IV, 1305 East West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Technical Information. Michael Dowgiallo,
NCCOS/CSCOR Program Manager, 301-713-3338/ext 161, Email:
Michael.Dowgiallo@noaa.gov. Business Management Information. Laurie

Golden, NCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator, 301-713-3338/ext 151, Email:
Laurie.Golden@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments,
commercial organizations and Federal agencies that possess the
statutory authority to receive financial assistance. NCCOS/CSCOR will
not fund any Federal FTE salaries, but will fund travel, equipment,
supplies, and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed
work.
(1) Researchers must be employees of an eligible entity listed
above; and proposals must be submitted through that entity. Non-Federal
researchers should comply with their institutional requirements for
proposal submission.
(2) Non-NOAA Federal applicants will be required to submit
certifications or documentation showing that they have specific legal
authority to receive funds from the Department of Commerce (DOC) for
this research.
(3) NCCOS/CSCOR will accept proposals that include foreign
researchers as collaborators with a researcher who has met the above
stated eligibility requirements.
(4) Non-Federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Joint
Institutes should comply with joint institutional requirements; they
will be funded through grants either to their institutions or to joint
institutes.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs''.
5. Cumulative Impacts of Multiple Stressors (MultiStress)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting proposals
for projects of up to 5 years in duration to investigate the impacts of
multiple stressors in coastal ocean ecosystems, including estuaries and
the Great Lakes. These projects should be interdisciplinary, multiple
investigator, and well-integrated studies designed to develop
capabilities for understanding, predicting, and managing the effects of
multiple stressors (both anthropogenic and natural) in coastal
ecosystems. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's
mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use
of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that award
amounts will be determined by the proposals and available funds
typically not to exceed $1.0 million per project per year, exclusive of
ship costs, with project durations from 3 to 5 years. It is anticipated
that 1 to 2 total projects will be funded. Support in out years after
FY 2007 is contingent upon the availability of funds.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 1456c
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER:
11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean
Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of proposals at the
Chesapeake Bay Watershed NCCOS/CSCOR office is 3 p.m., EST October 23,
2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications submitted in
response to this announcement are strongly encouraged to be submitted
via http://www.grants.gov. The full funding announcement for this

program is also available at this site. Non-electronic submissions
should be sent to Laurie Golden, NOAA National Ocean Service, NCCOS/
CSCOR Grants Administrator, SSMC IV, 1305 East West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Technical Information. Susan Banahan,
MultiStress 2007 Program Manager, NCCOS/CSCOR, 301-713-3338/ext 148,
Email: Susan.Banahan@noaa.gov. Business Management Information. Laurie
Golden, NCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator, 301-713-3338/ext 151, Email:
Laurie.Golden@noaa.gov.

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FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that award
amounts to be determined by the proposals and available funds typically
not to exceed $100,000 per project per year with project durations from
1-3 years for targeted research projects and $600,000 per project per
year with projects duration from 3-5 years for regional research
projects. It is anticipated that 5 to 15 total projects will be funded
with no more than two being regional intensive projects.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 1442 and Pub.L. 108-456.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER:
11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean
Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of proposals at the
NCCOS/CSCOR office is 3 p.m., EST October 2, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications submitted in
response to this announcement are strongly encouraged to be submitted
via http://www.grants.gov. The full funding announcement for this

program is also available at this site. Non-electronic submissions
should be sent to Laurie Golden, NCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator, 301-
713-3338/ext 151, Internet: Laurie.Golden@noaa.gov.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Technical Information. Marc Suddleson, NCCOS/
CSCOR Program Manager, 301-713-3338/ext 163, Email:
marc.suddleson@noaa.gov. Business Management Information. Laurie

Golden, NCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator, 301-713-3338/ext 151, Email:
Laurie.Golden@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments,
commercial organizations and Federal agencies that possess the
statutory authority to receive financial assistance. NCCOS/CSCOR will
not fund any Federal FTE salaries, but will fund travel, equipment,
supplies, and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed
work.
(1) Researchers must be employees of an eligible entity listed
above; and proposals must be submitted through that entity. Non-Federal
researchers should comply with their institutional requirements for
proposal submission.
(2) Non-NOAA Federal applicants will be required to submit
certifications or documentation showing that they have specific legal
authority to receive funds from the Department of Commerce (DOC) for
this research.
(3) NCCOS/CSCOR will accept proposals that include foreign
researchers as collaborators with a researcher who has met the above
stated eligibility requirements.
(4) Non-Federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Joint
Institutes should comply with joint institutional requirements; they
will be funded through grants either to their institutions or to joint
institutes.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
7. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - State and Territory
Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Grant
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This program is soliciting proposals to
support implementation of a nationally coordinated, comprehensive, long
term monitoring program to assess the condition of U.S. coral reef
ecosystems, and to evaluate the efficacy of coral ecosystem management.
This program is part of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program
under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 which provides matching
grants of financial assistance for coral reef monitoring projects. NOS
will accept initial applications for peer review. Selected applicants
may be asked to revise award objectives, work plans or budgets prior to
submittal of a final application, including required Federal financial
assistance forms, to NOS. The program priorities for this opportunity
support NOAA's mission support goals of Ecosystems - Protect, Restore,
and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $1,100,000 may be available in
FY 2007 to support awards under this program. Each eligible
jurisdiction can apply for a maximum $130,000, with the exception of
the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the
Republic of the Marshall Islands who can apply for a maximum of
$30,000. The amount of funding awarded to each jurisdiction will be
subject to the eligibility and evaluation requirements described in
this announcement.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.426,
Coastal Zone Management Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Initial applications are due to NOAA by 11:59
p.m. eastern time on Monday, November 13, 2006. Final applications are
due to NOAA by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Friday March 2, 2007.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: David Kennedy, NOAA Coral Reef
Conservation Program, Office of Response and Restoration, NOAA National
Ocean Service, N/ORR, Room 10102, 1305 East West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910 or coral.grants@noaa.gov. Submissions by e-mail are
preferred.
Address for submitting final applications: http://www.grants.gov,

the Federal grants portal. If internet access is unavailable, hard
copies can be submitted to David Kennedy, at the address above.
Applicants are required to include one original and two copies of the
signed, hard/paper of the Federal financial assistance forms for each
final application package that is not submitted through http://www.grants.gov
.

INFORMATION CONTACTS: John Christensen, 1305 East West Highway, 9th
Floor, N/SCI1, Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone 301-713-3028 extension
153, e-mail at john.christensen@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are the governor-appointed point
of contact agencies for coral reef coordination in each of the
jurisdictions of American Samoa, Florida, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, the Republic of Palau, the
Federated States of Micronesia (including Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap, and
Chuuk), the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S.
Virgin Islands.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Any coral conservation project funded
under this program requires a 1:1 match. Matching funds must be from
non-Federal sources and can include in-kind contributions and other
non-cash support. The NOAA Administrator may waive all or part of the
matching requirement if the Administrator determines that the project
meets the following two requirements: (1) No reasonable means are
available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement,
and (2) The probable benefit of such project outweighs the public
interest in such matching requirement. The Program shall waive any
requirement for local matching funds for any project under $200,000
(including in-kind contribution) to the governments of Insular Areas,
defined as the jurisdictions of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American
Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs''.
8. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - State and Territory
Coral Reef Management Grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This program is soliciting proposals to
support comprehensive projects for the conservation and management of
coral reefs and associated fisheries in the jurisdictions of Puerto
Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida, Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. Funding will also
support jurisdictional participation in national coral reef planning
activities, such as U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meetings. This program
is part of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program under the
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 which provides matching grants of
financial assistance for coral reef conservation projects. NOS will
accept initial applications for peer review. Selected applicants may be
asked to revise award objectives, work plans or budgets prior to
submittal of a final application, including required Federal financial
assistance forms, to NOS. The program priorities for this opportunity
support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore,
and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $4,000,000 may be available in
FY 2007 to support awards under this program. Each eligible
jurisdiction can apply for a maximum $685,000. A minimum of 40% of the
final award amount must be dedicated to the implementation and support
of the Local Action Strategy initiative in each Funding is subject to
the availability of federal appropriations. The amount of funding
awarded to each jurisdiction will be subject to the eligibility and
evaluation requirements described in this announcement.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.419,
Coastal Zone Management Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Pre-applications must be received no later
than 11:59 p.m. eastern standard time on Monday, November 13, 2006.
Final applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern
standard time on Friday, March 2, 2007.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Pre-applications must be
submitted electronically via e-mail to coral.grants@noaa.gov or as hard
copy (by postal mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to
David Kennedy, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Office of Response
and Restoration, NOAA National Ocean Service, N/ORR, Room 10102, 1305
East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Pre-application submissions
by e-mail are preferred.
Final applications must be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov
or, if internet access is not available, as hard copy

(by postal mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to
David Kennedy, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Office of Response
and Restoration, NOAA National Ocean Service, N/ORR, Room 10102, 1305
East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Submissions by grants.gov
are preferred.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Wusinich-Mendez, 1305 East West Highway,
11th Floor, N/ORM3, Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone 301-713-3155
extension 159, e-mail at dana.wusinich-mendez@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are the governor-appointed point
of contact agencies for coral reef coordination in each of the
jurisdictions of American Samoa, Florida, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin
Islands.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Any coral conservation project funded
under this program requires a 1:1 match. Matching funds must be from
non-Federal sources and can include in-kind contributions and other
non-cash support. The NOAA Administrator may waive all or part of the
matching requirement if the Administrator determines that the project
meets the following two requirements: (1) No reasonable means are
available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement,
and (2) The probable benefit of such project outweighs the public
interest in such matching requirement. The Program shall waive any
requirement for local matching funds for any project under $200,000
(including in-kind contribution) to the governments of Insular Areas,
defined as the jurisdictions of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American
Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
9. NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - International Coral
Reef Conservation Grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This Program solicits proposals under four
funding categories: 1) Promote Watershed Management in the Wider
Caribbean, Brazil, and Bermuda; 2) Regional Enhancement of Marine
Protected Area Management Effectiveness; 3) Encourage the Development
of National Networks of Marine Protected Areas in the Wider Caribbean,
Bermuda, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific; and 4) Promote
Regional Socio-Economic Training and Monitoring in Coral Reef
Management in the Wider Caribbean, Brazil, Bermuda, the Western Indian
Ocean, the Red Sea, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia. Each funding
category has specific applicant and project eligibility criteria. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and
Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $500,000 may be available in FY
2007 to support awards under this program. Each eligible applicant can
apply for the following maximum amounts: Watershed Management $40,000;
Management Effectiveness: Regional capacity building projects $80,000;
MPA National Networks: $50,000; Socio-economic Monitoring Regional
projects $35,000. The amount of funding awarded to each applicant will
be subject to the eligibility and evaluation requirements described in
this announcement.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.463 -
Habitat Conservation.
PRE-APPLICATION AND FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINES: Pre-applications
are due to NOAA by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Monday, November 13,
2006. Final applications by invitation only are due to NOAA by 11:59
p.m. eastern time on Friday, March 2, 2007.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PRE-APPLICATION: Preferred address for
submitting pre-applications: coral.grants@noaa.gov. Paper pre-
applications may be sent to: David Kennedy, NOAA Coral Reef
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Response and Restoration, NOAA National Ocean Service, N/ORR, Room
10102, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or to faxed to
301-713-4389.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING FINAL APPLICATION BY INVITATION ONLY: 1)
http://www.grants.gov, the Federal grants portal and the preferred method; 2) By electronic mail to scot.frew@noaa.gov including signed

and scanned copies of all pages requiring original signatures and
signed and scanned copies of original support letters; 3) If internet
access is unavailable, one hard copy can be submitted David Kennedy,
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Office of Response and
Restoration, N/ORR, Room 10102, NOAA National Ocean Service, 1305 East
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Applicants are required to
include one signed original copy of the signed, paper Federal financial
assistance forms.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Scot Frew, NOAA/NOS International Program
Office, 1315 East West Highway, 5th Floor, N/IP, Room 5735, Silver
Spring, MD 20910. Phone: 301-713-3078, extension 220; e-mail:
Scot.Frew@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include all international,
governmental (except U.S. federal agencies), and non-governmental
organizations. For specific country eligibility per category, please
refer to individual category descriptions in Section V. The proposed
work must be conducted at a non-U.S. site. Eligible countries are
defined as follows: The Wider Caribbean includes the 37 States and
territories that border the marine environment of the Gulf of Mexico,
the Caribbean Sea, and the areas of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent
thereto, and Brazil and Bermuda, but excluding areas under U.S.
jurisdiction. The South Pacific Region includes South Pacific Regional
Environment Program's 19 Pacific island countries and territories,
including the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and
the Republic of the Marshall Islands, but excluding U.S. territories
and four developed country members. Southeast Asia Region includes
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, and Vietnam. The Western Indian Ocean Region includes
Comoros, France (La Reunion), Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique,
Seychelles, the United Republic of Tanzania, and South Africa. The Red
Sea Region includes five member countries of the Regional Organization
for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
(PERSGA): Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and
Yemen.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Any coral conservation project funded
under this program requires a 1:1 match. Matching funds must be from
non-Federal sources and can include in-kind contributions and other
non-cash support. The NOAA Administrator may waive all or part of the
matching requirement if the Administrator determines that the project
meets the following two requirements: (1) No reasonable means are
available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement,
and (2) The probable benefit of such project outweighs the public
interest in such matching requirement. The Program shall waive any
requirement for local matching funds for any project under $200,000
(including in-kind contribution) to the governments of Insular Areas,
defined as the jurisdictions of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American
Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs''.
10. California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program-
Meaningful Watershed Experiences for San Francisco, Monterey, and Santa
Barbara
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The California B-WET grant program, is a
competitively based program that supports existing environmental
education programs, fosters the growth of new programs, and encourages
the development of partnerships among environmental education programs
throughout the San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara
Channel watersheds. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed
Experiences to students and teachers. The program priorities for this
opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems -
Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through
Ecosystem-Based Management
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: This solicitation announces that
approximately $1,650,000 may be available in FY 2007 in award amounts
to be determined by the proposals and available funds. About $700,000
will be made available to the San Francisco Bay watershed area,
$600,000 will be made available to the Monterey Bay watershed area, and
about $350,000 will be made available to the Santa Barbara Channel
watershed area. Individual annual awards in the form of grants or
cooperative agreements are expected to range from $10,000 per year to a
maximum of $55,000 per year for no more than three years.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 1440.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.429,
Marine Sanctuary Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Pacific
standard time on October 2, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must be submitted
either electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or as hard copy (by

postal mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Program. Hard copy proposals
must be submitted to: ATTN: Seaberry Nachbar, 299 Foam Street,
Monterey, CA 93940. Tel: 831-647-4204.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine
Sanctuary office; 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940, or by phone at
831-647-4201, or fax to 831-647-4250, or via Internet at
seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are K-through-12 public and
independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher
education, nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies,
and Indian tribal governments.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: No cost sharing is required under this
program; however, the National Marine Sanctuary Program strongly
encourages applicants applying for either area of interest to share as
much of the costs of the award as possible.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
11. Bay Watershed Education and Training-B-WET Hawaii
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The B-WET Hawaii Program is an annually
awarded, competitively-based grant that supports existing environmental
education programs, fosters the growth of new programs, and encourages
the development of partnerships among environmental education programs
throughout Hawaii. Funded projects provide meaningful outdoor
experiences for K-12 students and professional development
opportunities for teachers in the area of environmental education.
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a 12 month award period. The program priorities for this opportunity
support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore,
and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Total anticipated funding for all awards is
approximately $1,000,000 in award amounts to be determined by the
proposals and available funds. It is anticipated that approximately
five to fifteen grants will be awarded and a typical project award will
range from approximately $10,000 to $100,000. Funds are subject to the
availability of 2007 appropriations.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 15 U.S.C. 1540; 33 U.S.C. 883d.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) Number: 11.473,
Coastal Services Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received no later than 5
p.m. eastern standard time (11 a.m. Hawaii standard time) on August 30,
2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or as hard copy (by postal

mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to the Pacific
Services Center office. Hard copy proposals must be submitted to: Attn:
Sam Thomas, NOAA Pacific Services Center; 737 Bishop Street, Mauka
Tower, Suite 2250, Honolulu, HI 96813-3212. Tel: 808-532-3960.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Administrative and technical questions:
Contact Sam Thomas by phone at 808-532-3960 or fax to 808-532-3224, or
via e-mail: Sam.Thomas@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applications are K-12 public and independent
schools and school systems, institutions of higher education,
commercial and nonprofit organizations, state or local government
agencies, and Indian tribal governments. Applicants that are not
eligible are individuals and Federal agencies. The Department of
Commerce/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is
strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically
Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal
colleges and universities, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian
institutions, and institutions that service undeserved areas.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
12. National Estuarine Research Reserves System FY 2007 Land
Acquisition and Construction Competitive Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Estuarine Reserves Division (ERD) of NOAA
is soliciting proposals from the National Estuarine Research Reserve
System (NERRS) for land acquisition and construction funding. The
National Estuarine Research Reserve system consists of estuarine areas
of the United States and its territories which are designated and
managed for research and educational purposes. Each reserve within the
system is chosen to represent different biogeographic regions and to
include a variety of ecosystem types. Through the funding of designated
reserve agencies and universities to undertake land acquisition and
construction projects that support the NERRS purpose, NOAA will
strengthen protection of key land and water areas; enhance long-term
protection of the area for research and education, and provide for
facility and exhibit construction. This notice sets forth funding
priorities, selection criteria, and application procedures. The program
priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of:
Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean
Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The ERD of NOAA announces the availability of
funding for the NERRS for land acquisition and/or construction. The ERD
anticipates that approximately $7.178 million, pending availability of
funds, will be competitively awarded to qualified National Estuarine
Research Reserves that meet the funding priorities and selection
criteria.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 1461 (e)(1)(A)(i),(ii), and (iii).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.420,
Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received by later than 6
p.m. eastern time, December 1, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applicants are strongly encourage
to submit proposals electronically through the Grants.gov Web site
http://www.grants.gov. Paper applications should be submitted to NOAA/

NOS; 1305 East West Highway, Room 10509; Silver Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACT(s): Doris Grimm, NOAA/NOS; 1305 East-West
Highway, Room 10509; Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, or by phone at 301-
713-3155 ext. 107, or fax to 301-713-4012, internet at
doris.grimm@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are coastal states in which the
NERRs are located and are directed to the Reserves' lead state agencies
or universities.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Matching requirements include 50 percent
match of the total grant project for land acquisition and 30 percent
match of the total grant project for construction.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

National Weather Service

1. Automated Flood Warning Systems (AFWS) Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service (NWS) is
soliciting requests to provide capital funds for the creation,
renovation, or enhancement of rain and stream gage networks that are
locally operated and maintained with non-NOAA resources. The expected
period of performance may be up to two years with an anticipated start
date of May 1, 2007. The NWS will partner with entities that can
demonstrate a long-term ability to operate and maintain an AFWS and
provide the data to the NWS. The program priorities for this
opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Weather and Water -
Serve Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $400,000 will be available each
fiscal year subject to the availability of funds. NWS will only accept
proposals that are less than $100,000 and one year in duration; or less
than $200,000 and two years in duration. Proposals that exceed these
limits will be returned without review. It is anticipated that 5 to 10
awards will be granted each year.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 313 and 33 U.S.C. 883d.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.450,
Automated Flood Warning System
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received by the NWS no
later than 4 p.m., eastern daylight savings time, October 31, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applicants are strongly
encouraged to submit proposals electronically through the Grants.gov
Web site http://www.grants.gov. Hard copy applications can be submitted

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service, or hand delivery)to NOAA/NWS; 1325 East-West Highway, Room
13396; Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): John Bradley, NOAA/NWS; 1325 East-West
Highway, Room 13396; Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3283, or by phone at
301-713-0624 ext. 154, or fax to 301-713-1520, or via internet at
john.bradley@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations,
state, local and Indian tribal governments.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None. However, applicant resource
commitment will be considered in the competitive selection process.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, An ``Intergovernmental Review of
Federal Programs''.
2. Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR)
Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service (NWS), Office of
Science and Technology, announces the availability of Federal
assistance via the CSTAR Program. The CSTAR Program represents an NOAA/
NWS effort to create a cost-effective transition from basic and applied
research to operations and services through collaborative research
between operational forecasters and academic institutions which have
expertise in the environmental sciences. These activities will engage
researchers and students in applied research of interest to the
operational meteorological community and will improve the accuracy of
forecasts and warnings of environmental hazards by applying scientific
knowledge and information to operational products and services. Program
priorities focus on addressing the identified science priorities from
NWS Regions and National Centers for Environmental Prediction service
centers and/or incorporating solutions to science issues related to
interactive forecast preparation systems and gridded data bases. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Weather and Water - Serve Society's Needs for Weather and
Water Information.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The total funding amount available for
proposals is anticipated to be approximately $500,000 per year.
However, there is no appropriation of funds at this time and no
guarantee that there will be. Individual annual awards in the form of
cooperative agreements are limited to a maximum of $125,000 per year
for no more than three years. We anticipate making 4 awards.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Authority for the CSTAR program is provided by
the following: 15 U.S.C. 313; 49 U.S.C. 44720 (b); 33 U.S.C. 883d; 15
U.S.C. 2904; 15 U.S.C. 2934.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.468,
Applied Meteorological Research.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Proposals must be received no later than 5
p.m. eastern daylight time, October 20, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or as hard copy (by postal

mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to NWS/OST only if
the applicant has no internet access. Hard copy proposals must be
submitted to: Sam Contorno, NOAA/NWS, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 301-713-3557 X150.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Sam Contorno (NOAA Program Officer), by phone
at 301-713-3557 ext. 150, or fax to 301 713-1253, or via email:
Samuel.Contorno@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education and federally funded educational institutions such as the
Naval Postgraduate School. At least two of the principal investigators
(PIs) within this program must be full, assistant, or associate college
or university professors with substantial documented involvement in the
proposal. Proposals must be submitted by at least two PIs from the same
college or university.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
3. Hydrologic Research
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This program announcement is for projects to
be conducted by research investigators for a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year
period. June 1, 2007, should be used as the proposed start date on
proposals. This program represents an NOAA/NWS effort to create a cost-
effective continuum of basic and applied research through collaborative
research between the Hydrology Laboratory of the NWS Office of
Hydrologic Development and academic communities or other private or
public agencies which have expertise in the hydrometerologic,
hydrologic, and hydraulic routing sciences. These activities will
engage researchers and students in basic and applied research to
improve the scientific understanding of river forecasting. Ultimately
these efforts will improve the accuracy of forecasts and warnings of
rivers and flash floods by applying scientific knowledge and
information to NWS research methods and techniques, resulting in a
benefit to the public. NOAA's program is designed to complement other
agency contributions to that national effort. The program priorities
for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Weather
and Water - Serve Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Because of funding uncertainty, the Office of
Hydrologic Development requests that interested organizations prepare
eight-page (maximum) pre-proposals. Once funding availability is
confirmed, (or earlier if the likelihood of funding is considered
high), the Office of Hydrologic Development will invite the authors of
the best pre-proposals to submit full proposals. Proposals should be
prepared assuming an annual budget of no more than $125,000. It is
expected that approximately four awards will be made, depending on
availability of funds.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 313.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.462,
Hydrologic Research.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Pre-proposals are due no later 3 pm eastern
daylight time on September 15, 2006. Invitation for full-proposal
submittal will be sent on October 13, 2006 Full-proposals are due no
later than 3 p.m. eastern standard time on November 15th, 2006. Pre-
proposals should be submitted by email to Pedro.Restrepo@noaa.gov. For
applicants without internet access, they should be sent to NOAA/NWS;
1325 East-West Highway, Room 8346; Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3283.
Full proposals should be submitted through http://www.grants.gov. For

applicants without internet access, they may be sent to NOAA/NWS; 1325
East-West Highway, Room 8346; Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3283.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Dr. Pedro Restrepo by phone at 301-713-0640
ext. 210, or fax to 301 713-0963, or via internet at
Pedro.Restrepo@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are Federal agencies, institutions
of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations,
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foreign governments, and international organizations, state, local and
Indian tribal governments.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
PLEASE NOTE: Before non NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they
must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from
another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this
announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from
applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal
basis.

Oceans and Atmospheric Research

1. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive Funding
Announcement (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation Facility)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) expect to entertain proposals to develop a Cooperative Agreement
to establish Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDTE)
facilities in US Coastal Regions other than the Great Lakes. The
mission of any funded RDTE facility will be to support progress in the
development of commercially viable ballast water treatment
technologies. NOAA and FWS will also entertain proposals to support
planning activities which could lead to additional ballast water RDTE
facilities in the future.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of
Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management and
NOAA's Commerce and Transportation mission support goal of: Support the
Nation's Commerce with Information for Safe, Efficient and
Environmentally Sound Transportation.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Depending on 2007 appropriations and the
quality of proposals received, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
expect to make available up to about $1 million in funds in FY 2007 for
four-year cooperative agreements involving federal, state,
nongovernmental and private entities to create and operate ballast
water research, development, testing and evaluation (RDTE) facilities.
We anticipate making 1 or 2 awards in FY2007. Depending on funding
available in future years, a total of up to $1,250,000 is anticipated
to be awarded over the four years of the cooperative agreement.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.; 33 U.S.C. 1121-1131; 46 U.S.C.
App 1211 (2000); 50 U.S.C. App 1744 (2000).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Preliminary proposals must be received by the
National Sea Grant Office by 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 14,
2006. Full proposals must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday,
December 19, 2007.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: Preliminary proposals must be
submitted to the National Sea Grant Office, Attn: Mrs. Geraldine
Taylor, SG-Ballast Water, 1315 East-West Highway, R/SG, Rm 11732,
Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone number for express mail applications
is 301-713-2445. Full proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov or those applicants without internet access, hard

copy proposals may be sent to the above address.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Competition Coordinator: Melissa Pearson,
NOAA National Sea Grant Office, 301-713-2451 x190,
ballast.water@noaa.gov. Agency Program Managers: Dorn Carlson, NOAA

National Sea Grant Office, 301- 713-2435, ballast.water@noaa.gov; or
Pamela Thibodeaux, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 703-358-2493,
Pamela_Thibodeaux@fws.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Individuals, institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, Federal, State,
local and Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, organizations
under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international
organizations are eligible. Only those who submit preliminary proposals
by the deadline are eligible to submit full proposals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Applications for RDTE facility
cooperative agreements must include additional matching funds equal to
at least 20% of the NOAA funds requested. In-kind services are eligible
to satisfy the match requirement. Applications for startup grants have
no cost sharing requirement.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
2. Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program Competitive Funding
Announcement (Treatment Technology Demonstration Projects)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and
the U.S. Maritime Administration expect to entertain proposals to
conduct ballast water treatment technology testing and demonstration
projects. The Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program supports
projects to develop, test, and demonstrate technologies that treat
ships' ballast water in order to reduce the threat of introduction of
aquatic invasive species to U.S. waters through the discharge of
ballast water.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of
Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management and
NOAA's Commerce and Transportation mission support goal of: Support the
Nation's Commerce with Information for Safe, Efficient and
Environmentally Sound Transportation.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Depending on 2007 appropriations, NOAA and
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expect to make available up to
about $1.5 Million in FY 2007, and the U.S. Maritime Administration
(MARAD) expects to make available several vessels for use as test
platforms, to support ballast water treatment technology demonstration
projects. The maximum amount of award will vary with the scale of the
proposed project. Depending on the funding available and the number and
quality of proposals received, approximately 5 grants with a median
value of about $200,000 are anticipated to be awarded.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.; 33 U.S.C. 1121-1131; 46 U.S.C.
App 1211 (2000); 50 U.S.C. App 1744 (2000).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support; 15.FFA Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of Intent to apply must be received
by the National Sea Grant Office by 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September
14, 2006. Full-proposals must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday,
January 10, 2007.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: Letters of intent must be
submitted to the National Sea Grant Office, Attn: Mrs. Geraldine
Taylor, SG-Ballast Water, 1315 East-West Highway,

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R/SG, Rm 11732, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone number for express
mail applications is 301-713-2445. Full proposals should be submitted
through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov or those applicants without

internet access, hard copy proposals (1 unbound original and 1 copy)
may be sent to the above address.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Competition Coordinator: Melissa Pearson,
NOAA National Sea Grant Office, 301-713-2451 x190,
ballast.water@noaa.gov. Agency Program Managers: Dorn Carlson, NOAA

National Sea Grant Office, 301- 713-2435, ballast.water@noaa.gov;
Pamela Thibodeaux, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 703-358-2493,
Pamela_Thibodeaux@fws.gov; or Carolyn Junemann, U.S. Maritime

Administration, 202-366-1920, Carolyn.Junemann@marad.dot.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals, institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, Federal, State,
local and Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, organizations
under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international
organizations are eligible. Only those who submit letters of intent by
the deadline are eligible to submit full proposals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
3. National Sea Grant College Program Aquatic Invasive Species Research
and Outreach
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Sea Grant College Program seeks
to fund research and outreach projects addressing the introduction and
spread of aquatic invasive species. The goal of the program is to
discover and develop information and tools that can lead to the
prevention, monitoring and control of aquatic invasive species
threatening United States coastal, oceanic and Great Lakes communities,
resources and ecosystems.
The program seeks especially to support NOAA-relevant regional
research and outreach priorities identified by the Regional Panels of
the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Consult the full Federal
Funding Opportunity for these priorities.
Appropriate areas of research may include: biology and life history
research, population dynamics, genetics, physiology, behavior, and
parasites and diseases of invasive species, ecological and
environmental tolerances of invasive species, impacts of invasive
species at each stage of their life history on the environment,
resources, and human health, research into invasive species control
measures (engineering, physical, chemical, biological, physicochemical,
administrative, and educational), and economic impact analysis of
invasive species on marine and coastal resources, sport, commercial and
tribal fisheries, the recreation and tourism industry, the shipping and
navigation industry, and municipal and industrial water users.
Other appropriate areas of endeavor may include: use of research
results to provide a scientific basis for developing sound policy and
environmental law, public education and technology transfer, research
and outreach into identifying vectors of aquatic invasive species
introduction, and education and outreach activities that will transfer
this information to the appropriate users.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of
Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Depending on the 2007 funding appropriation,
about $250,000 is anticipated to be available to support invasive
species research and outreach projects, in FY 2007. Federal funding
will be limited to $100,000 per project. Projects may be for up to two
years duration. It is anticipated that no more than five projects will
be funded in 2007. Depending on 2008 appropriations, additional
projects may be funded in 2008 without further competition.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 33 U.S.C. 1121-1131.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Preliminary proposal/Full Proposal: All
applicants have the same application deadlines, regardless of where
they are sending the application. Applications must be received by 4
p.m. EDT on August 17, 2006 for preliminary proposals and by 4 p.m. EST
on December 19, 2006 for full proposals. Forwarding of application
materials: Applications received by state Sea Grant Programs must be
forwarded by August 24, 2006 for preliminary proposals and by 4 p.m.
EST January 18, 2007 for full proposals.
ADDRESSES FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: APPLICANTS IN SEA GRANT STATES:
Applicants from Sea Grant states must submit preliminary and full
proposals to their state Sea Grant Program, to the addresses and
following the submission procedures provided by that Program. Consult
your state Sea Grant Program or the full Federal Funding Opportunity
for information on addresses and submission procedures. (A list of Sea
Grant states is in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, below). APPLICANTS NOT IN
SEA GRANT STATES: Preliminary and full proposals from applicants not in
Sea Grant states may be submitted to the nearest state Sea Grant
Program, in which case they must comply with the submission procedures
set by that Program. Alternatively, they may be sent directly to the
NSGO. If they are sent directly to NSGO, preliminary proposals must be
submitted in paper hardcopy, to National Sea Grant Office, Attn: Mrs.
Geraldine Taylor, Invasive Species, 1315 East-West Highway, R/SG, Rm
11732, Silver Spring, MD 20910, telephone 301 713 2445. Full proposals
must be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov. Consult the

Full Funding Opportunity for information on how applicants without
internet access may submit full proposals.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Dorn Carlson, NOAA National Sea Grant
Office, 301-713-2435; via internet at invasive.species@noaa.gov.
Contact information for state Sea Grant Programs can be found at http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/programsdirectors.html
.

ELIGIBILITY: Individuals, institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, State, local and
Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, and international
organizations are eligible. Only those who submit pre-proposals by the
deadline are eligible to submit full proposals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to provide one
dollar non-Federal funds for every two dollars of Federal funds
requested.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
OTHER INFORMATION: Sea Grant states are: Alabama; Alaska;
California; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois,
Indiana, Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan;
Minnesota; Mississippi; New York; New Hampshire; New Jersey; North
Carolina; Ohio; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South
Carolina; Texas; Vermont;

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Virginia; Washington; and Wisconsin. Information and internet links to
state Sea Grant Programs can be found at: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/colleges/colleges.html
.

4. Sea Grant - The Gulf of Mexico Oyster Industry Program (GOIP)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Sea Grant College Program (Sea
Grant) within OAR is seeking proposals to participate in innovative
research, outreach and demonstration to continue the Gulf of Mexico
Oyster Industry Program. The goal of the Gulf Oyster Industry Program
is to encourage multi-disciplinary research and extension projects that
contribute directly to the recovery, efficiency, and profitability of
oyster-related businesses and to the safety of oyster products. Oyster
businesses seek innovative solutions at all producing and processing
levels, including: habitat restoration, planting and production
(landings), oyster disease diagnostics, harvesting, post-harvest
treatment, processing, distribution, marketing, consumer education, and
food safety. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's
mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use
of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $2 million is available for the
GOIP in FY 2007 and a similar amount is expected, but not assured for
FY 2008. Therefore, two-year proposals are being accepted. Funding will
be on an annual basis, with renewal dependent upon satisfactory
demonstration of progress and availability of funds. There is no limit
on the budget for the proposals so that multiple partners can come
together to address the significant issues that are identified under
the Program Priorities for this competition. We anticipate making six
to ten awards per year with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2007.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under: 33 U.S.C. 1121-1131.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Preliminary proposal/Full Proposal: All
applicants have the same application deadlines, regardless of where
they are sending the application. Applications must be received by 4
p.m. EDT on August 17, 2006 for preliminary proposals and by 4 p.m. EST
on December 19, 2006 for full proposals. Forwarding of application
materials: Applications received by state Sea Grant Programs must be
forwarded by August 24, 2006 for preliminary proposals and by 4 p.m.
EST January 18, 2007 for full proposals.
ADDRESSES FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: SEA GRANT PROGRAMS: Sea Grant
Programs must consult with the National Sea Grant Office on procedures
and addresses for submitting preliminary proposals. Full proposals must
be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov. ALL OTHER

APPLICANTS IN SEA GRANT STATES: Applicants from Sea Grant states must
submit preliminary and full proposals to their state Sea Grant Program,
to the addresses and following the submission procedures provided by
that Program. Consult your state Sea Grant Program or the full Federal
Funding Opportunity for information on addresses and submission
procedures. (A list of Sea Grant states is in SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION, below). APPLICANTS NOT IN SEA GRANT STATES: Preliminary
and full proposals from applicants not in Sea Grant states may be
submitted to the nearest state Sea Grant Program, in which case they
must comply with the submission procedures set by that Program.
Alternatively, they may be sent directly to the NSGO. If they are sent
directly to NSGO, preliminary proposals must be submitted in paper
hardcopy, to National Sea Grant Office, Attn: Mrs. Geraldine Taylor,
Invasive Species, 1315 East-West Highway, R/SG, Rm 11732, Silver
Spring, MD 20910, telephone 301 713 2445. Full proposals must be
submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov. Consult the Full

Funding Opportunity for information on how applicants without internet
access may submit full proposals.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Dr. Jacques L. Oliver, 301-713-2431,e-mail:
jacques.oliver@noaa.gov, or any state Sea Grant Program. Contact

information for state Sea Grant Programs can be found at http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/programsdirectors.html
.

ELIGIBILITY: Individuals, institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, Federal, State,
local and Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, and
international organizations are eligible. Only those who submit
preliminary proposals by the preliminary proposal deadline are eligible
to submit full proposals. Those applicants who submitted preliminary
proposals by the preliminary proposal deadline, but who are not
recommended by the pre-proposal review process would still be eligible
to submit full proposals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to provide one
dollar for every two of Federal funds.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
OTHER INFORMATION: Sea Grant states are: Alabama; Alaska;
California; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois,
Indiana, Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan;
Minnesota; Mississippi; New York; New Hampshire; New Jersey; North
Carolina; Ohio; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South
Carolina; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; and Wisconsin.
Information and internet links to state Sea Grant Programs can be found
at: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/colleges/colleges.html.

5. Sea Grant - Oyster Disease Research Program (ODRP)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The National Sea Grant College Program within
OAR is seeking proposals to participate in innovative research that
provides technology and management strategies to combat oyster disease
and bring about the restoration of oysters and the oyster industry in
U.S. coastal areas. The goal of the Oyster Disease Research Program
(ODRP) is to improve the survivability of oysters in U.S. coastal
waters and to improve technology for disease management and control.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of
Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $2 million is available for the
ODRP in FY 2007 and a similar amount is expected, but not assured for
FY 2008. Therefore, two-year proposals are being accepted. Funding will
be on an annual basis, with renewal dependent upon satisfactory
demonstration of progress and availability of funds. There is no limit
on the budget for the proposals so that multiple partners can come
together to address the significant issues that are identified under
the Program Priorities for this competition. We anticipate making six
to ten awards per year with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2007.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under: 33 U.S.C. 1121-1131.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Preliminary proposal/Full Proposal: All
applicants have the same application deadlines, regardless of where
they are sending the application. Applications must be received by 4
p.m. EDT on August 17, 2006 for preliminary proposals and by 4 p.m. EST
on December 19, 2006 for full proposals. Forwarding of application
materials: Applications received by state Sea Grant Programs must be
forwarded by August 24, 2006 for preliminary proposals and by 4 p.m.
EST January 18, 2007 for full proposals.
ADDRESSES FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: SEA GRANT PROGRAMS: Sea Grant
Programs must consult with the National Sea Grant Office on procedures
and addresses for submitting preliminary proposals. Full proposals must
be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov. ALL OTHER

APPLICANTS IN SEA GRANT STATES: Applicants from Sea Grant states must
submit preliminary and full proposals to their state Sea Grant Program,
to the addresses and following the submission procedures provided by
that Program. Consult your state Sea Grant Program or the full Federal
Funding Opportunity for information on addresses and submission
procedures. (A list of Sea Grant states is in OTHER INFORMATION,
below). APPLICANTS NOT IN SEA GRANT STATES: Preliminary and full
proposals from applicants not in Sea Grant states may be submitted to
the nearest state Sea Grant Program, in which case they must comply
with the submission procedures set by that Program. Alternatively, they
may be sent directly to the NSGO. If they are sent directly to NSGO,
preliminary proposals must be submitted in paper hardcopy, to National
Sea Grant Office, Attn: Mrs. Geraldine Taylor, Invasive Species, 1315
East-West Highway, R/SG, Rm 11732, Silver Spring, MD 20910, telephone
301 713 2445. Full proposals must be submitted electronically via
http://www.grants.gov. Consult the Full Funding Opportunity for

information on how applicants without internet access may submit full
proposals.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Dr. Jacques L. Oliver, 301-713-2431, e-
mail: jacques.oliver@noaa.gov, or any state Sea Grant Program. Contact
information for state Sea Grant Programs can be found at http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/programsdirectors.html
.

ELIGIBILITY: Individuals, institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, Federal, State,
local and Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, and
international organizations are eligible. Only those who submit
preliminary proposals by the preliminary proposal deadline are eligible
to submit full proposals. Those applicants who submitted preliminary
proposals by the preliminary proposal deadline, but who are not
recommended by the pre-proposal review process would still be eligible
to submit full proposals.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to provide one
dollar for every two of Federal funds.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
OTHER INFORMATION: Sea Grant states are: Alabama; Alaska;
California; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois,
Indiana, Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan;
Minnesota; Mississippi; New York; New Hampshire; New Jersey; North
Carolina; Ohio; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South
Carolina; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; and Wisconsin.
Information and internet links to state Sea Grant Programs can be found
at: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/colleges/colleges.html.

6. Joint Hurricane Testbed
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
(OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is
soliciting letters of intent under the United States Weather Research
Program (USWRP), as administrated by the USWRP Joint Hurricane Testbed
(JHT). This notice also provides guidelines for the submission of full
proposals and describes the application procedures for the transfer of
relevant research and technology advances into tropical cyclone
analysis and forecast operations. This notice calls for researchers to
submit proposals to test and evaluate, and modify if necessary, in a
quasi operational environment, their own scientific and technological
research applications. Projects satisfying metrics for success and
operational constraints may be selected for operational implementation
by the operational center(s) after the completion of the JHT funded
work. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's
mission support goal of: Weather and Water - Serve Society's Needs for
Weather and Water Information.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The total amount available for proposals is
anticipated to be approximately $1,500,000 per year. Approximately 10
to 15 new projects are expected to be funded in the form of cooperative
agreements with individual awards expected to mostly range between
$50,000 per year and $200,000 per year for no more than two years.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 33 U.S.C. 883d and 49 U.S.C. 44720(b).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) Number: 11.431,
Climate and Atmospheric Research
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of intent must be received no later
than 5 p.m. eastern daylight time, July 31, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Full proposals must be submitted
electronically via http://www.grants.gov, or as hard copy (by postal

mail, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery) to the Tropical
Prediction Center/National Hurricane Center of the National Weather
Service. Letters of intent and hard copy full proposals must be
submitted to: ATTN: Dr. Jiann Gwo Jiing, Director, Joint Hurricane
Testbed, Tropical Prediction Center, 11691 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL
33165, phone (305) 229-4443.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorothy Fryar, DOC/NOAA, Office of Weather
&Air Quality Research, Routing Code R/WA, 1315 East West Highway, Room
11445, Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone (301) 713 0460 ext. 168, e-mail
Dorothy.Fryar@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applications can be from institutions of
higher education, other non-profits, commercial organizations, and
state, local and Indian tribal governments, and Federal agencies.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
7. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Announcement of Opportunity, FY
2007
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration (OE) is
seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission to
search, investigate, and document unknown and poorly known areas of the
ocean and Great Lakes through interdisciplinary exploration, and to
advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its
physical, chemical, biological, and historical resources. Successful OE
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be, innovative, and broad-based in terms of their approach and
objectives. OE is soliciting proposals whose objectives fall within one
of the following categories: Ocean Exploration, Marine Archaeology, and
Education. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's
mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use
of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Through this announcement, NOAA OE
anticipates awarding 14 projects totaling approximately $2,100,000,
including ship and submersible costs. Submissions focusing solely on
technology development will not be accepted. Total funding estimates
are: Ocean Exploration $1,400,000; Archaeology $400,000; and Education
$300,000.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 883d.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11.460, Special
Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Pre-proposals must be received by 5 p.m.
(EDT) on July 10, 2006. Full proposal submissions must be received by 5
p.m. (Eastern) on September 8, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Pre-proposals must be sent to:
ATTN: Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration, 1315 East-
West Highway, SSMC3, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910. Tel: 301-
713-9444. Full proposals should be submitted to http://www.grants.gov.

For applicants without internet access and federal applicants, full
proposals should be sent to ATTN: Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of
Ocean Exploration, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC3, 10th Floor, Silver
Spring, MD, 20910. Tel: 301-713-9444. No e-mail or facsimile pre-
proposals will be accepted.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): For further information contact the NOAA
Office of Ocean Exploration at 301-713-9444 x130 or submit inquiries
via e-mail to the Frequently Asked Questions address:
oar.oe.FAQ@noaa.gov. E-mail inquiries should include the Principal

Investigator's name in the subject heading.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, organizations
under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, international
organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Applications
from Federal agencies will be considered. Please Note: Before non-NOAA
federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have
legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency in excess
of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to
procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C.
1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Cost-sharing is not required.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.'' Applicants must contact their State's Single Point of
Contact (SPOC) to find out about and comply with the State's process
under EO 12372. The names and addresses of the SPOCs are listed in the
Office of Management and Budget's Web site: http://www/whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html
.

8. Administration of NOAA's Graduate Sciences Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA's Office of Education, Educational
Partnership Program announces the availability of Federal assistance to
a not-for-profit organization for the administration of its EPP
Graduate Sciences Program. The goal of the Graduate Sciences Program is
to provide college graduates who have received at least a Bachelor's
degree in mathematics, science, economics, law, and engineering, entry-
level employment and hands-on research and work experience at NOAA. The
program's objective is to increase the number of students who undertake
course work and graduate with degrees in the targeted areas integral to
NOAA's mission.
The goal of the NOAA, Office of Education, EPP/MSI Graduate
Sciences Program (GSP) is aimed primarily at increasing opportunities
and available programs for students in NOAA related fields to pursue
research and educational training in atmospheric, environmental, and
oceanic sciences at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) when possible.
All students are competitively selected for positions in NOAA offices
and facilities.
This program provides for formal periods of work, study, and
structured classroom training programs in meteorology, hydrology,
cartography, oceanography, ecology, remote sensing technology,
environmental science and planning, marine science, fisheries biology,
computer science, and environmental law. GSP pays for tuition, books,
lab fees, campus housing allowance, and travel expenses for an
orientation program at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, at
the beginning of their appointment. NOAA scientists are assigned as
mentors to graduate scientists during the training period.
The progress of the students is monitored throughout the academic
year and during the intermittent career work experiences. Under the
program, graduate students are required to present their research at
conferences, scientific meetings and workshops, education and science
forums, etc.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of: Critical Support - Facilities, ships, aircraft,
environmental satellites, data-processing systems, computing and
communications systems.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Subject to appropriations, this solicitation
announces that funding at a maximum of $700,000 will be available for
program administration of the Graduate Sciences Program over a four
year period. The proposal is limited to one award. Funds will be
provided incrementally on an annual basis in the amount of $175,000 for
four years. Up to 18% is allowed for administrative overhead and at
least 82% is for student support. Funding for each year's activity is
contingent upon the availability of funds from Congress, satisfactory
performance, submission and approval of a progress report, and is at
the sole discretion of the agency. It is anticipated that the funding
instrument will be a cooperative agreement since NOAA will be
substantially involved in coordinating the student's career work
experiences, and with collaboration, participation, or intervention in
project performance.
STATUTORY AUTHORITIES: 15 U.S.C. 1540, 49 U.S.C. 44720, 33 U.S.C.
883d, 33 U.S.C. 1442, 16 U.S.C. 1854(e), 16 U.S.C. 661, 16 U.S.C.
753(a), 16 U.S.C 1451 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 1431, 33 U.S.C. 883a and
Executive Orders 12876, 12900, 13021, 13336, and 13339.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA)NUMBER: 11.481 -
Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by NOAA Office
of Education, Educational Partnership Program (EPP) no later than 5
p.m. (eastern standard time), on December 1, 2006.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications submitted in
response to this announcement are strongly encouraged to submit via
http://www.grants.gov. Electronic access to the full funding

announcement for this program is also available at this site.

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The announcement will also be available at the NOAA EPP web site http://epp.noaa.gov
or by contacting the program official identified below.

If internet access is unavailable, paper applications (a signed
original and two copies) may also be submitted to the NOAA, Office of
Education, Educational Partnership Program at the following address:
NOAA/EPP, 1315 East West Highway, Room 10703, Silver Spring, Maryland
20910. No facsimile applications will be accepted. Institutions are
encouraged to submit Letters of Intent to NOAA/EPP within 30 days of
this announcement to aid in planning the review processes.
Letters of Intent may be submitted via e-mail to
Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov. Information should include a general

description of the program administration proposal.
INFORMATION CONTACTS: Chantell Haskins, Program Manager at (301)
713-9437 ext. 125 or Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Proposals will only be accepted from non-profit
organizations.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
9. Administration of NOAA's Undergraduate Scholarship Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this document is to advise the
public that NOAA's Office of Education (OEd), Educational Partnership
Program is announcing the availability of Federal assistance for a not-
for-profit organization to administer its Undergraduate Scholarship
Program. The goal of the Undergraduate Scholarship Program is to
increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate
with degrees in the targeted areas integral to NOAA's mission. This
program targets students who have completed their sophomore year;
attend Minority Serving Institutions; major in mathematics, science, or
engineering; and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in
atmospheric, oceanic, remote sensing technology, or environmental
science disciplines.
The Undergraduate Scholarship participants must be U.S. citizens
and attend an MSI including Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal College and Universities,
Alaska-Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving
Institutions full-time, be pursuing studies in atmospheric science,
biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, engineering,
environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics,
meteorology, physical science, oceanography, marine biology,
photogrammetry, or physics. Participants must have, and maintain, a 3.0
grade point average.
This program provides travel to students to approved NOAA offices
and facilities; have students participate in current research and
development activities; and provides financial assistance for tuition
and fee costs to students for two academic years and two summers.
Progress of the students is monitored throughout the academic years and
during the summer internships. The program requires that the first
summer internship be spent at a NOAA facility in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area. The program requires that each student attend a
roundtable discussion and give oral presentations on their research at
NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, at the conclusion of
summer internships. The program requires that each second year student
travel during their winter semester break to an approved NOAA site for
the second summer internship.
The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission
support goal of Critical Support - Facilities, ships, aircraft,
environmental satellites, data-processing systems, computing and
communications systems.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Subject to appropriations, this solicitation
announces that funding at a maximum of $1,000,000 will be available for
program administration of the Undergraduate Scholarship Program over a
four-year period. The proposal is limited to a total of $500,000 for a
maximum for a two year period and one proposal will be funded. Up to
18% of $500,000 is allowed for administrative overhead and at least 82%
of $500,000 is for student support. It is anticipated that the funding
instrument will be a cooperative agreement since NOAA will be
substantially involved in identifying NOAA facilities to place students
during the two summer internships.
STATUTORY AUTHORITIES: 15 U.S.C. 1540, 49 U.S.C. 44720, 33 U.S.C.
883d, 33 U.S.C. 1442, 16 U.S.C. 1854(e), 16 U.S.C. 661, 16 U.S.C
753(a), 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 1431, 33 U.S.C. 883a and
Executive Orders 12876, 12900, 13021, 13336, and 13339.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.481 -
Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by NOAA
Educational Partnership Program (EPP) by November 1, 2006, no later
than 5 p.m. (eastern daylight time).
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications submitted in
response to this announcement should be submitted via http://www.grants.gov.
Electronic access to the full funding announcement for

this program is available via this site. The announcement will also be
available at the NOAA EPP web site http://epp.noaa.gov or by contacting

the program official identified below. Paper applications (a signed
original and two copies) may also be submitted to the Educational
Partnership Program at the following address: NOAA/EPP, 1315 East West
Highway, Room 10703, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. No facsimile
applications will be accepted. Organizations are encouraged to submit
Letters of Intent to NOAA/EPP within 30 days of this announcement to
aid in planning the review processes. Letters of Intent may be
submitted via e-mail to Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov. Information should
include a general description of the program administration proposal.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Chantell Haskins, Program Manager at (301)
713-9437 ext. 125 or Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov.
ELIGIBILITY: Proposals will only be accepted from non-profit
organizations.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

NOAA Fellowship, Scholarship and Internship Programs

National Ocean Service (NOS)

1. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program; Financial Assistance for
Graduate Students
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is
announcing funding availability for graduate students pursuing masters
or doctoral level degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime
archaeology. Approximately $160,000 will be available through this
announcement for fiscal year 2007. It is expected that approximately
five awards will be made, depending on the availability of funds. The
intent of this program is to recognize outstanding scholarship and
encourage independent graduate level research in the above mentioned
fields. The program

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priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of:
Critical Support - Facilities, ships, aircraft, environmental
satellites, data-processing systems, computing and communications
systems.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 1445c-1.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.429
National Marine Sanctuary Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received between
December 1, 2006, and February 9, 2007, no later than 5 p.m. eastern
standard time.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applications should be sent via
http://www.grants.gov. If it is necessary to submit a hard copy

application or any part thereof, it should be sent to the Dr. Nancy
Foster Scholarship Program, Attention: Chantell Haskins, Office of
Education, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 10703, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Send your request for information to the
Program Manager, Chantell Haskins, at the address shown above, by
telephone (301) 713-9437 x125, or via e-mail to
fosterscholars@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Only individuals who are United States citizens
currently pursuing or accepted to pursue a masters or doctoral level
degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology,
including the curation, preservation, and display of maritime
artifacts, are eligible for an award under this scholarship program.
Universities or other organizations may not apply on behalf of an
individual. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled, but must
be admitted to a graduate level program in order to apply for this
scholarship. Eligibility must be maintained for each succeeding year of
support and semi-annual reporting requirements, to be specified at a
later date, will apply.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: None.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs''.
2. National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Graduate Research
Fellowship Program (GRF)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Estuarine Reserves Division of NOAA is
soliciting applications for graduate fellowship funding within the
National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Estuarine Reserves
Division anticipates that 31 Graduate Research Fellowships will be
competitively awarded to qualified graduate students whose research
occurs within the boundaries of at least one reserve. The National
Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship program is
designed to fund high quality research focused on enhancing coastal
zone management while providing students with an opportunity to
contribute to the research or monitoring program at a particular
reserve site. Students are required to work with the research
coordinator or reserve manager to develop a plan to participate in the
research or monitoring program for up to 15 hours per week. These
management-related research projects will enhance scientific
understanding of the Reserve ecosystem, provide information needed by
Reserve management and coastal management decision-makers, and improve
public awareness and understanding of estuarine ecosystems and
estuarine management issues. Research projects must address one of the
following scientific areas of support: non-point source pollution,
biodiversity, invasive species, habitat restoration, sustaining
resources in estuarine ecosystems, and socioeconomic research
applicable to estuarine ecosystem management. The program priorities
for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems
- Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources
through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The amount of the fellowship is anticipated
to be $20,000; at least 30% of total project cost match is required by
the applicant (i.e. $8,572 match for $20,000 in federal funds for a
total project cost of $28,572). Applicants may apply for one to three
years of funding.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 1461 (e)(1)(B).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.420
Coastal Zone Management.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked or received
by November 1, 2006 no later than 11 p.m.(EST).
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Applicants are strongly
encouraged to submit applications through http://www.grants.gov.

However, if internet access is unavailable, paper applications should
be submitted to Susan White, Program Coordinator at NOAA/Estuarine
Reserves Division, 1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, SSMC4, Station
10500, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan White, NOAA's Estuarine Reserves
Division; 1305 East-West Highway; SSMC4, Station 10500, N/ORM5; Silver
Spring, MD 20910, or by phone at 301-713-3155 extension 124, or fax to
301-713-4363, email at susan.white@noaa.gov or http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/fellowship.
If Dr. White is unavailable, please

contact Erica Seiden at 301-713-3155 ext. 172 or via email at
erica.seiden@noaa.gov.

ELIGIBILITY: Institutions eligible to receive awards include
institutions of higher education, other non-profits, commercial
organizations, state, and local governments. Minority students are
encouraged to apply to eligible institutions.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Requested federal funds must be matched
by at least 30 percent of the TOTAL cost of the project, not a portion
of only the federal share, (e.g. $8,572 match for $20,000 in federal
funds for a total project cost of $28,572).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

Ocean and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

1. GradFell 2008 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy
Fellowship matches graduate students who have an interest in ocean,
coastal and Great Lakes resources, and in the national policy and
management decisions affecting these resources, with hosts in the
Legislative and Executive branches of the Federal government for a one
year paid fellowship. The program priorities for this opportunity
support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore,
and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based
Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: No less than 30 applicants will be selected.
Up to 11 selected applicants will be assigned to the Congress. The
overall cooperative agreement is $41,500 per student.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1127(b).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Eligible graduate students must submit
applications to state Sea Grant college programs. State Sea Grant
program deadlines vary. Contact the individual state Sea Grant program
for due dates.

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SEA GRANT PROGRAMS: Selected applications from the sponsoring Sea Grant
program are to be received in the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) no
later than 5 p.m. eastern standard time (EST) on April 5, 2007 through
http://www.grants.gov. If an applicant is not from a state that has a

Sea Grant program, the applicant can apply through the nearest Sea
Grant program. Applicants should consult the Sea Grant program before
submitting an application to it. Facsimile transmissions and electronic
mail submission of applications will not be accepted. Hard copy
applications will only be accepted if a Sea Grant program can justify
in writing that internet access is not available to them at the time of
submission. Hard copy applications must be received by the NSGO by 5 pm
EST on April 5, 2007. Applications received after the deadline will not
be reviewed.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: Applications from Sea Grant
programs should be submitted through http://www.grants.gov. Hard copy

justification and applications should be submitted to: Dr. Jacques L.
Oliver, Program Manager, Knauss Fellowship Program, National Sea Grant
College Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
INFORMATION CONTACT(S): Dr. Jacques L. Oliver, Program Manager,
Knauss Fellowship Program, National Sea Grant College Program, 1315
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; tel: (301) 713-2431 ext.
124. Inquiries can also be made to any state Sea Grant Program. Contact
information for state Sea Grant Programs can be found at: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/programsdirectors.html
.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student, regardless of citizenship, who, on April
5, 2007, is in a graduate or professional program in a marine or
aquatic-related field at a United States-accredited institution of
higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories may apply.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: There will be one-third required cost
share for those applicants selected as legislative fellows.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sea Grant states are: Alabama; Alaska;
California; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois,
Indiana, Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan;
Minnesota; Mississippi; New York; New Hampshire; New Jersey; North
Carolina; Ohio; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South
Carolina; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; and Wisconsin.
Information and internet links to state Sea Grant Programs can be found
at: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/colleges/colleges.html.

2. GradFell 2007 NMFS - Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in
Marine Resource Economics
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: NOAA's mission is to understand and predict
changes in Earth's environment and conserve and manage coastal and
marine resources to meet our Nation's economic, social, and
environmental needs. One of NOAA's mission-supporting goals is to
protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources
through an ecosystem approach to management. In that context, the
National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) is seeking applications
for one of its fellowship programs to fulfill its broad educational
responsibilities and to strengthen the collaboration between Sea Grant
and NMFS. Fellows will work on thesis problems of public interest and
relevance to NMFS and work with NMFS mentors at participating NMFS
Science Centers or Laboratories. The program priorities for this
opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems -
Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through
Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The NMFS Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship
Program in Marine Resource Economics expects to support two new Fellows
for 2 years beginning in FY 2007. The award for each fellowship will be
a cooperative agreement of $40,000 per year, with an anticipated start
date of June 1, 2007.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1127(a).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11.417, Sea Grant
Support.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications should be submitted
electronically through the Federal grants portal - http://www.grants.gov
- by the sponsoring Sea Grant program. Applications must

be received by the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) by 4 p.m. EST on
February 16, 2007. Local Sea Grant programs may wish to set an internal
deadline one week prior to the National Sea Grant Office receipt date
deadline to facilitate the entry of non-electronic applications into
Grants.gov.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: Applications from Sea Grant
programs should be submitted through http://www.grants.gov. Facsimile

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Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through
Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: The NMFS Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship
Program in Population Dynamics expects to support at least two new
Fellows for 3 years beginning in FY 2007. The award for each fellowship
will be a cooperative agreement of $40,000 per year, with an
anticipated start date of June 1, 2007.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1127(a).
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications should be submitted
electronically through the Federal grants portal - http://www.grants.gov
- by the sponsoring Sea Grant program. Applications must

transmissions and electronic mail submission of applications will not
be accepted.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Terry Smith, National Sea Grant College
Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; tel: (301)
713-2435 ext. 144; e-mail: Terry.Smith@noaa.gov; any state Sea Grant
Program; or any participating NMFS facility.
ELIGIBILITY: Prospective Fellows must be United States citizens. At
the time of application, prospective Population Dynamics Fellows must
be admitted to a PhD degree program in population dynamics or a related
field such as applied mathematics, statistics, or quantitative ecology
at an institution of higher education in the United States or its
territories, or submit a signed letter from the institution indicating
provisional acceptance to a PhD degree program conditional on obtaining
financial support such as this fellowship. Applications must be
submitted through the local Sea Grant program and approved by the
institution of higher education.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: Required 50 percent match of the NSGO
funds by the academic institution (i.e., $6,667/year).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs''.
Non-Competitive Project
The following entry provides the description and requirements of
NOAA's noncompetitive project.
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program - Coral Reef Ecosystem
Research Grants
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program
announces that it is providing funding to the NOAA Undersea Research
Program (NURP) Centers for: the Caribbean Region, the Caribbean Marine
Research Center; the Southeastern U.S., Florida, and Gulf of Mexico
Region, the Southeast U.S. and Gulf of Mexico Center; and the Hawaii
and Western Pacific Region, the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory to
administer three external, competitive coral reef ecosystem research
grants programs. Research supported through these programs will address
priority information needs identified by coral reef ecosystem managers
and scientists. Broad coral reef research priorities supported through
these programs may include research on coral disease and bleaching,
fisheries population dynamics and ecology, coral reef restoration and
mitigation approaches, effects of anthropogenic stressors on benthic
invertebrates, impacts and spread of invasive species, and evaluation
of management actions and strategies. Specific priorities within these
broad areas, and geographic preferences, will be indicated in each NURP
Center's request for proposals. The NURP Center external coral reef
research grants programs are part of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grants Program under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. The
program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support
goal of: Ecosystems - Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and
Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Approximately $600,000 may be available in FY
2007 to support awards under this program.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 16 U.S.C. 6403.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) Number: 11.430,
National Undersea Research Program.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Puglise, 301-713-2427, extension 199
or e-mail at kimberly.puglise@noaa.gov. Announcements requesting
proposals will be announced on: http://www.uncw.edu/nurc, for the NURP Center for the Southeastern U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico; http://

http://www.perryinstitute.org, for the NURP Center for the Caribbean, the

Caribbean Marine Research Center; and http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/HURL/,
for the NURP Center for Hawaii and the Western Pacific, the Hawaii

Undersea Research Laboratory.
COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS: The awards require a 1:1 federal to non-
federal match.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''

Limitation of Liability

Funding for programs listed in this notice is contingent upon the
availability of Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations. Applicants are hereby
given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for the programs
listed in this notice. In no event will NOAA or the Department of
Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if these
programs fail to receive funding or are cancelled because of other
agency priorities. Publication of this announcement does not oblige
NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds.

Universal Identifier

Applicants should be aware that, they are required to provide a Dun
and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number during the
application process. See the October 30, 2002 Federal Register, (67 FR
66177) for additional information. Organizations can receive a DUNS
number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number
request line at 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet http://www.dunandbradstreet.com
.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts, as required
by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for applicant projects
or proposals which are seeking NOAA federal funding opportunities.
Detailed information on NOAA compliance with NEPA can be found at the
following NOAA NEPA Web site: http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/, including our NOAA Administrative Order 216-6 for NEPA, http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/

NAO216----6----TOC.pdf, and the Council on Environmental Quality

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ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/regs/ceq/toc--ceq.htm.
Consequently, as part of an applicant's package, and under their
description of their program activities, applicants are required to
provide detailed information on the activities to be conducted,
locations, sites, species and habitat to be affected, possible
construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may exist
(e.g., the use and disposal of hazardous or toxic chemicals,
introduction of non-indigenous species, impacts to endangered and
threatened species, aquaculture projects, and impacts to coral reef
systems). In addition to providing specific information that will serve
as the basis for any required impact analyses, applicants may also be
requested to assist NOAA in drafting of an environmental assessment, if
NOAA determines an assessment is required. Applicants will also be
required to cooperate with NOAA in identifying and implementing
feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse
environmental impacts of their proposal. The failure to do so shall be
grounds for the denial ofnot selecting an application. In some cases if
additional information is required after an application is selected,
funds can be withheld by the Grants Officer under a special award
condition requiring the recipient to submit additional environmental
compliance information sufficient to enable NOAA to make an assessment
on any impacts that a project may have on the environment.

Compliance with Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security
Export Administration Regulations

(a) This clause applies to the extent that this financial
assistance award involves access to export-controlled information or
technology.
(b) In performing this financial assistance award, the recipient
may gain access to export-controlled information or technology. The
recipient is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations regarding export-controlled information and technology,
including deemed exports. The recipient shall establish and maintain
throughout performance of the financial assistance award effective
export compliance procedures at non-NOAA facilities. At a minimum,
these export compliance procedures must include adequate controls of
physical, verbal, visual, and electronic access to export-controlled
information and technology.
(c) Definitions
(1) Deemed export. The Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
define a deemed export as any release of technology or source code
subject to the EAR to a foreign national, both in the United States and
abroad. Such release is ``deemed'' to be an export to the home country
of the foreign national. 15 CFR 734.2(b)(2)(ii).
(2) Export-controlled information and technology. Export-controlled
information and technology is information and technology subject to the
EAR (15 CFR parts 730 et seq.), implemented by the DOC Bureau of
Industry and Security, or the International Traffic I Arms Regulations
(ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130), implemented by the Department of State,
respectively. This includes, but is not limited to, dual-us items,
defense articles and any related assistance, services, software or
technical data as defined in the EAR and ITAR.
(d) The recipient shall control access to all export-controlled
information and technology that it possesses or that comes into its
possession in performance of this financial assistance award, to ensure
that access is restricted, or licensed, as required by applicable
Federal laws, Executive Orders, and/or regulations.
(e) Nothing in the terms of this financial assistance award is
intended to change, supersede, or waive and of the requirements of
applicable Federal laws, Executive Orders or regulations.
(f) The recipient shall include this clause, including this
paragraph (f), in all lower tier transactions (subawards, contracts,
and subcontracts) under this financial assistance award that may
involve access to export-controlled information technology.

NOAA implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12

If the performance of a financial assistance award, if approved by
NOAA, requires recipients to have physical access to Federal premises
for more than 180 days or access to a Federal information system. Any
items or services delivered under a financial assistance award shall
comply with the Department of Commerce personal identity verification
procedures that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive -12,
FIPS PUB 201, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-05-
24. The recipient shall insert this clause in all subawards or
contracts when the subaward recipient or contractor is required to have
physical access to a Federally controlled facility or access to a
Federal information system.
The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements. The Department of Commerce Pre-Award
Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements
contained in the Federal Register notice of December 30, 2004 (69 FR
78389) are applicable to this solicitation.

Paperwork Reduction Act

This document contains collection-of-information requirements
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The use of Standard Forms
424 and 424A, 424B, SF LLL, CD-346, SF 424 Research and Related Family,
SF 424 Short Organizational Family, SF 424 Individual Form family has
been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the
respective control numbers 4040-0004, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, 0348-0046,
0605-0001, 4040-0001, 4040-0003, and 4040-0005. Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall
any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless
that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control
number.

Executive Order 12866

This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes
of Executive Order 12866.

Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies
with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order
13132.

Administrative Procedure Act/ Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required
by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules
concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5
U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not
required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)
are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not
been prepared.

Dated: June 1, 2006.
Daniel L. Clever,
Deputy Director Acquisition and Grants Office, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 06-5225 Filed 6-9-06; 8:45 am]

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