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Part III
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Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2009; Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[Docket No. 080626787-8788-01]
RIN 0648-ZB96
Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2009
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
publishes this notice to provide the general public with a consolidated
source of program and application information related to its
competitive grant and cooperative agreement (CA) award offerings for
fiscal year (FY) 2009. 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 Web site.
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
Federal Register 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 Federal Funding Opportunity announcement for each of
the programs listed in this omnibus notice. These Federal Funding
Opportunities 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.
Table of Contents
I. Background
II. Electronic Access
III. NOAA Project Competitions
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
1. FY 2009 Monkfish Research Set-Aside
2. FY 2009 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside
3. Cooperative Research Program
4. FY 2009 B-WET Chesapeake
5. FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative
6. FY 2009 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants
7. FY 2009 Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal
Project Grants
8. Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)
9. NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program
10. Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management
Plans
11. Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
12. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program (FY 2009)
13. Prescott 2009
National Ocean Service (NOS)
1. FY 2009 CRCP Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring
2. FY 2009 CRCP-Coral Reef Management
3. Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program
4. CSCOR FY 2009 NGOMEX and CRES
5. FY 2009 California Bay Watershed Education and Training
Program
6. International Coral
7. NOAA's National Height Modernization Program
8. National Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology
Program
9. National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research
Fellowship Program FY 2009
10. National Estuarine Research Reserve Land Acquisition and
Construction Program FY 2009
Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
1. Climate Program Office for FY 2009
2. FY 2009 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource
Economics
3. FY 2009 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics
4. FY 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
5. FY 2009 Joint Hurricane Testbed
6. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Education
7. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Marine Archaeology
8. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Ocean Exploration
IV. 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:
Healthy and productive coastal and marine ecosystems
that benefit society
A well-informed public that acts as a steward of
coastal and marine ecosystems
Program Names:
1. FY 2009 CRCP-Coral Reef Management
2. Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program
3. Cooperative Research Program
4. Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)
5. National Estuarine Research Reserve Land Acquisition and
Construction Program FY 2009
6. National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research
Fellowship Program FY 2009
7. International Coral
8. CSCOR FY09 NGOMEX and CRES
9. FY 2009 California Bay Watershed Education and Training
Program
10. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Marine Archaeology
11. FY 2009 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside
12. FY 2009 CRCP Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring
13. NOAA's National Height Modernization Program
14. FY 2009 Monkfish Research Set-Aside
15. Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
16. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Ocean Exploration
17. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Education
18. FY 2009 B-WET Chesapeake
19. National Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology
Program
20. NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program
21. FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative
22. FY 2009 Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal
Project Grants
23. Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management
Plans
24. FY 2009 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants
25. FY 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
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26. FY 2009 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics
27. FY 2009 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource
Economics
28. Prescott 2009
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 infectious diseases. Decisions about mitigating
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 predictive understanding of the global climate system
on time scales of weeks to decades with quantified uncertainties
sufficient for making informed and reasoned decisions.
Climate-sensitive sectors and the climate-literate
public effectively incorporating NOAA's climate products into their
plans and decisions.
Program Names:
1. Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program
2. Climate Program Office for FY 2009
3. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Marine Archaeology
4. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Ocean Exploration
5. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Education
6. FY 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
3. 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 that future satellite systems are
designed, 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 re-
engineering, 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 dynamic workforce with competencies that support
NOAA's mission today and in the future.
Program Names:
1. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program (FY 2009)
2. FY 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
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:
Safe, secure, efficient, and seamless movement of goods
and people in the U.S. transportation system
Environmentally sound development and use of the U.S.
transportation system.
Program Names:
1. NOAA's National Height Modernization Program
2. FY 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
5. 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 nongovernmental 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
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management of environmental resources, and quality of life.
Funded proposals should help achieve the following outcomes:
Reduced loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy
Better, quicker, and more valuable weather and water
information to support improved decisions
Increased customer satisfaction with weather and water
information and services
Program Names:
1. FY 2009 Joint Hurricane Testbed
2. FY 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship Program)
V. NOAA Non-competitive Opportunity
I. Background
Each of the following grant opportunities provide: A description of
the program, funding availability, statutory authority, catalog of
federal domestic assistance (CFDA) number, application deadline,
address for submitting proposals, information contacts, eligibility
requirements, cost sharing requirements, and intergovernmental review
under Executive Order 12372.
In addition, this notice announces information related to a non-
competitive financial assistance project to be administered by NOAA.
This project is titled ``NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program--
Coral Reef Ecosystem Research Grants''. The NOAA Coral Reef
Conservation Grant Program announces that it is providing funding to
the NOAA Undersea Research Program (NURP) Centers for: 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 two external, competitive
coral reef ecosystem research grants programs. 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 process for the prospective
project.
II. Electronic Access
The FFO for each program is available via the Grants.gov Web site
at: http://www.grants.gov. Electronic applications for the NOAA
Programs listed in this announcement may be accessed, downloaded, and
submitted to that Web site. The due dates and times for paper and
electronic submissions are identical. NOAA strongly recommends that you
do not wait until the application deadline to begin the application
process through Grants.gov.
Grants.gov
Getting started with Grants.gov is easy. Users should note that
there are two key features on the Web site: Find Grant Opportunities
and Apply for Grants. The site is designed to support these two
features and your use of them.
While you can begin searching for grant opportunities immediately,
it is recommended that you complete the steps to Get Started (below)
ahead of time. This will help ensure you are ready to go when you find
an opportunity for which you would like to apply.
Applications From Individuals
In order for you to apply as an individual, the announcement must
specify that the program is open to individuals and it must be
published on the Grants.gov Web site. Individuals must register with
the Credential Provider (see Step 3 below) and with Grants.gov (see
Step 4 below).
Individuals do not need a DUNS number to register (see Step 4
below) and submit their applications. The system will generate a
default value in that field.
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt
instructions for NOAA program applications. Please read the following
instructions carefully and completely.
1. Electronic Delivery. NOAA is participating in the Grants.gov
Initiative, which provides the Grant Community a single site to find
and apply for grant funding opportunities. NOAA encourages applicants
to submit their applications electronically through: http://
www.grants.gov/applicants/apply_for_grants.jsp.
2. The following describes what to expect when applying online
using Grants.gov/Apply:
a. Instructions. On the site, you will find step-by-step
instructions, which enable you to apply for NOAA funds. The Grants.gov/
Apply feature includes a simple, unified application process that makes
it possible for applicants to apply for grants online. There are six
``Get Started'' steps to complete at Grants.gov. The information
applicants need to understand and execute the steps can be found at:
http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp. Applicants should
read the Get Started steps carefully. The site also contains
registration checklists to help you walk through the process. NOAA
recommends that you download the checklists and prepare the information
requested before beginning the registration process. Reviewing and
assembling required information before beginning the registration
process will make the process fast and smooth and save time.
b. DUNS Requirement. All applicants applying for funding, including
renewal funding, must have a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Data
Numbering System (DUNS) number. The DUNS number must be included in the
data entry field labeled ``Organizational Duns'' on the form SF-424.
Instructions for obtaining a DUNS number can be found at the following
Web site: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp.
c. Central Contractor Registry and Credential Provider
Registration. In addition to having a DUNS number, applicants applying
electronically through Grants.gov must register with the Federal
Central Contractor Registry and with a Credential Provider. The http://
www.grants.gov Web site at http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_
registered.jsp provides step-by-step instructions for registering in
the Central Contractor Registry and for registering with a credential
provider. All applicants filing electronically must register with the
Central Contractor Registry and receive credentials from the Grants.gov
credential provider in order to apply online. Failure to register with
the Central Contractor Registry and credential provider will result in
your application being rejected by the Grants.gov portal.
The registration process is a separate process from submitting an
application. Applicants are, therefore, encouraged to register early.
The registration process can take approximately two weeks to be
completed. Therefore, registration should be done in sufficient time to
ensure it does not impact your ability to meet required submission
deadlines. You will be able to submit your application online any time
after you receive your e-authentication credentials.
d. Electronic Signature. Applications submitted through Grants.gov
constitute submission as electronically signed applications. The
registration and e-authentication process establishes the Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR). When you submit the application
through Grants.gov, the name of your authorized organization
representative on file will be inserted into the signature line of the
application. Applicants must register the individual who is able to
make legally binding commitments for the applicant organization as the
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Authorized Organization Representative.
3. Instructions on how to submit an electronic application to NOAA
via Grants.gov/Apply: Grants.gov has a full set of instructions on how
to apply for funds on its Web site at http://www.grants.gov/applicants/
apply_for_grants.jsp. The following provides simple guidance on what
you will find on the Grants.gov/Apply site. Applicants are encouraged
to read through the page entitled, ``Complete Application Package''
before getting started. Grants.gov allows applicants to download the
application package, instructions and forms that are incorporated in
the instructions, and work offline. In addition to forms that are part
of the application instructions, there will be a series of electronic
forms that are provided utilizing an Adobe Reader.
Note: For the Adobe Reader, Grants.gov is only compatible with
versions 8.1.1 and above. Please do not use lower versions of the
Adobe Reader. Mandatory Fields on Adobe Reader Forms: In the Adobe
forms you will note fields that appear with a yellow background and
red outline color. These fields are mandatory and must be completed
to successfully submit your application.
Completion of SF-424 Fields: The Adobe forms are designed to fill
in common required fields such as the applicant name and address, DUNS
number, etc., on all Adobe electronic forms. To trigger this feature,
an applicant must complete the SF-424 information first. Once it is
completed the information will transfer to the other forms.
Customer Support. The Grants.gov Web site provides customer support
via (800) 518-4726 (this is a toll-free number) or through e-mail at
support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, to
address Grants.gov technology issues. For technical assistance to
program related questions, contact the number listed in the Program
Section of the program you are applying for.
4. Timely Receipt Requirements and Proof of Timely Submission.
a. Electronic Submission. All applications must be received by
http://www.grants.gov/applicants/apply_for_grants.jsp the due date
established for each program. Proof of timely submission is
automatically recorded by Grants.gov. An electronic time stamp is
generated within the system when the application is successfully
received by Grants.gov. The applicant will receive an acknowledgment of
receipt and a tracking number from Grants.gov with the successful
transmission of their application. Applicants should print this receipt
and save it, along with facsimile receipts for information provided by
facsimile, as proof of timely submission. When NOAA successfully
retrieves the application from Grants.gov, Grants.gov will provide an
electronic acknowledgment of receipt to the e-mail address of the AOR.
Proof of timely submission shall be the date and time that Grants.gov
receives your application. Applications received by Grants.gov after
the established due date for the program will be considered late and
will not be considered for funding by NOAA.
NOAA suggests that applicants submit their applications during the
operating hours of the Contact Center for Grants.gov, so that if there
are questions concerning transmission, operators will be available to
walk you through the process. Submitting your application during the
Contact Center hours will also ensure that you have sufficient time for
the application to complete its transmission prior to the application
deadline. Applicants using dial-up connections should be aware that
transmission may take some time before Grants.gov receives it.
Grants.gov will provide either an error or a successfully received
transmission message. The Grants.gov reports that some applicants abort
the transmission because they think that nothing is occurring during
the transmission process. Please be patient and give the system time to
process the application. Uploading and transmitting many files
particularly electronic forms with associated XML schemas will take
some time to be processed.
Evaluation Criteria and Selection Procedures
NOAA has standardized the evaluation and selection process for its
competitive assistance programs. There are two separate sets of
evaluation criteria and selection procedures (see below), one for
project proposals, and the other for fellowship, scholarship, and
internship programs.
Project Proposals
Review and Selection Process. Some project proposals may include a
pre-application process that provides for feedback to applicants that
responded to a call for letters of intent or pre-proposals; however,
not all programs will include this pre-application. If a program has a
pre-application process, it will be described in the Summary
Description section of the announcement and the deadline will be
specified in the Application Deadline section.
Upon receipt of a full application by NOAA, an initial
administrative review will be conducted to determine compliance with
requirements and completeness of the application. A merit review will
also be conducted 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
administrative and/or merit review(s) and selection factors listed
below. The Selecting Official selects proposals after considering the
administrative and/or merit 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 award recommendations to the Grants Officer authorized to
obligate the funds.
Evaluation Criteria
At least three technical reviewers will individually evaluate and
rank proposals using the following evaluation criteria:
1. Importance and/or relevance and applicability of a proposed
project to the program goals: This ascertains whether there is
intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NOAA, Federal
(other than NOAA), 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 project's budget is evaluated to determine if
it is realistic and commensurate with the project needs and timeframe.
5. Outreach and education: NOAA assesses whether this project
provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy
regarding its mission to protect the Nation's natural resources.
Selection Factors. The merit review ratings will be used to provide
a rank order to the Selecting Official for final funding
recommendations. A Program Officer may first make
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recommendations to the Selecting Official applying the selection
factors listed below. The Selecting Official shall award in 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, and
e. By project types.
3. Whether the 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 to make a National
Environmental Policy Act determination and draft necessary
documentation before funding recommendations are made to the Grants
Officer.
Fellowship, Scholarship and Internship Programs
Review and Selection Process: Some fellowship, scholarship and
internship programs may include a pre-application process that provides
for feedback to the applicants that have responded to a call for
letters of intent or pre-proposals; however, not all programs will
include this pre-application. If a program has a pre-application
process, the process will be described in the Summary Description
section of the announcement and the deadline will be specified in the
Application Deadline section.
Upon receipt of a full application by NOAA, an initial
administrative review will be conducted to determine compliance with
requirements and completeness of the application. A merit review will
also be conducted 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
administrative and/or merit review(s) and selection factors listed
below. The Selecting Official selects proposals after considering the
administrative and/or merit 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 award recommendations to the Grants Officer authorized to
obligate the funds.
Evaluation Criteria
At least three technical reviewers will individually evaluate and
rank proposals using the following evaluation criteria.
1. Academic record and statement of career goals and objectives of
the student.
2. Quality of project and applicability to program priorities.
3. Recommendations and/or endorsements of the student.
4. Additional relevant experience related to diversity of
education; extra-curricular activities; honors and awards; and
interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
5. Financial need of the student.
Selection Factors
The merit review ratings will be used to provide a rank order by
the Selecting Official for final funding recommendations. A Program
Officer may first make recommendations to the Selecting Official by
applying the selection factors listed 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 funds.
2. Balance/distribution of funds:
a. Across academic disciplines,
b. By types of institutions, or
c. Geographically.
3. Program-specific objectives.
4. Degree in scientific area and type of degree sought.
III. NOAA Project Competitions
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
1. FY 2009 Monkfish Research Set-Aside
Summary Description: 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 for
research activities concerning the monkfish fishery for fishing year
2009 (May 1, 2009-April 30, 2010). 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 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. Landings from such research trips may be
sold to generate funds to help defray research costs. 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. Projects funded under an RSA DAS award must
enhance the knowledge of the monkfish fishery resource or contribute to
the body of information on which management decisions are made. The
Councils and NMFS will give priority to funding research proposals in
the following general subject areas: (1) Cooperative research to
supplement NMFS surveys; (2) life history studies on age and growth,
longevity, reproduction, and natural mortality; (3) tagging and
telemetry studies to investigate short- and long-term movements and
habitat use; (4) research concerning bycatch and discard mortality of
target and/or non-target species; (5) trawl and gillnet gear studies
concerning size and/or species selectivity and bycatch reduction
(including reducing bycatch of and interactions with protected
species); and (6) research concerning trophic interactions of monkfish
with other species. Please note that the research subject areas listed
above are not listed in order of priority. Projects that follow up or
expand on previous cooperative research are encouraged and will be
given additional consideration, provided such research would enhance
the utility of the initial work.
Funding Availability: No Federal funds are provided for research
under this notification. Rather, projects selected 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, that may 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.
This would be the fourth year of the
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Monkfish RSA Program. Two awards were issued under the 2006 Monkfish
RSA Program, with these projects ending in April 2007. Three awards
were issued under the 2007 Monkfish RSA Program, with these projects
recently ending April 2007. Four awards have been issued under the 2008
Monkfish RSA program, and these projects are expected to commence in
May 2008. A total of 137.5 RSA DAS were issued to projects during FY
2006. A total of 367 RSA DAS were issued to projects for FY 2007. All
of the 500 monkfish RSA DAS available thru the Monkfish RSA program
have been issued to projects for FY 2009. It is anticipated that 2-5
awards will be made under the 2009 Monkfish RSA Program. 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.
Any additional funds generated through the sale of set-aside landings,
above the cost of the research activities, shall be retained by the
vessel owner as compensation for the use of his/her vessel.
Statutory Authority: Statutory authority for this program is found
under 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), codified at 50 CFR 648.92(c).
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 September 9, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: To apply for this NOAA Federal
funding opportunity, please go to http://www.grants.gov, and use the
following funding opportunity NMFS-NEFSC-2009-2001478.
Applicants without Internet access may contact Cheryl Corbett, NMFS,
Northeast Fisheries Science Center, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA
02543, by phone 508-495-2070, fax 508-495-2004, or e-mail
ccorbett@noaa.gov.
Information Contacts: Information may be obtained from Paul Howard,
Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC), by
phone 978-465-0492, or by fax 978-465-3116; Philip Haring, Senior
Fishery Analyst, NEFMC, by phone 978-465-0492, or by e-mail at
pharing@nefmc.org; or Cheryl Corbett, NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science
Center, phone 508-495-2070, fax 508-495-2004, or e-mail
ccorbett@noaa.gov, or from Ryan Silva, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office,
phone (978) 281-9326, fax (978) 281-9135, e-mail ryan.silva@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited
to, 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 required.
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. FY 2009 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside
Summary Description: NMFS requests scallop research proposals to
utilize Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) total allowable catch (TAC) and
Days-at-Sea (DAS) that have been set-aside by the New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) to fund scallop research endeavors through
the 2009 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program (Scallop RSA
Program). NMFS is requesting proposals for research activities for FY
2009. No Federal funds are provided for research under this
notification.
Rather, the Scallop RSA Program funds scallop research and
compensates participating vessels through the sale of scallops
harvested under the research set-aside quota. Priority will be given to
scallop research proposals that investigate research priorities
identified by the Council and detailed under the Program Priorities
section of the FFO.
Funding Availability: No Federal funds are provided for sea scallop
research under this notice. Funds are generated through the sale of
set-aside scallops. The Federal government will issue Letters of
Authorization (LOAs) that provide special fishing privileges in
response to sea scallop research proposals selected to participate in
the 2009 Scallop RSA Program. Funds generated from RSA landings shall
be used to cover the cost of the research activities, including vessel
costs, and to compensate vessels for expenses incurred during the
collection of set-aside scallops. For example, these funds could be
used to pay for gear modifications, monitoring equipment, additional
provisions (e.g., fuel, ice, food for scientists) or the salaries of
research personnel. The Federal Government is not liable for any costs
incurred by the researcher or vessel owner. Any additional funds
generated through the sale of set-aside scallops above the cost of the
research activities, shall be retained by the vessel owner as
compensation for the use of his/her vessel.
Statutory Authority: Statutory authority for this program is
provided under 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 scallop TAC and DAS and to establish parameters are found in
the Joint Frameworks (69 FR 63460, November 2, 2004), and Amendment 10
(69 FR 35194, June 23, 2004) and Framework Adjustment 19 (73 FR 30790,
May 29, 2008) to the Federal
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Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (May 15, 1982).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.454,
Unallied Management Projects.
Application Deadline: Full proposals must be received by 5 p.m.,
Eastern Standard Time, on August 25, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: To apply for this NOAA Federal
funding opportunity, please go to http://www.grants.gov, and use the
following funding opportunity NMFS-NEFSC-2009-2001472.
Applicants without Internet access may contact Cheryl Corbett, NMFS,
Northeast Fisheries Science Center, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA
02543, by phone 508-495-2070, fax 508-495-2004, or e-mail
ccorbett@noaa.gov.
Information Contacts: Information may be obtained from Deirdre
Boelke, New England Fishery Management Council, phone (978) 465-0492,
fax (978) 465-3116, or e-mail dboelke@nefmc.org, from Cheryl Corbett,
NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, phone 508-495-2070, fax 508-
495-2004, or e-mail ccorbett@noaa.gov, or from Ryan Silva, NMFS,
Northeast Regional Office, phone (978) 281-9326, fax (978) 281-9135, e-
mail ryan.silva@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited
to, 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 Required.
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.''
3. Cooperative Research Program
Summary Description: The CRP program provides financial assistance
for projects that seek to increase and improve the working relationship
between researchers from the NMFS, state fishery agencies,
universities, and fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South
Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial). 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. This program addresses NOAA's mission goal to
``Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources
Through an Ecosystem Approach to Management.''
Funding Availability: Approximately $2.0 million may be available
in fiscal year (FY) 2009 for projects. Actual funding availability for
this program is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional
appropriations. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office estimates awarding
projects that will range from $25,000 to $400,000. The average award is
$150,000. Publication of this notice does not obligate NMFS to award
any specific grant or cooperative agreement or any of the available
funds.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the CRP is provided by the
following: 15 U.S.C. 713c-3(d).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.454,
Unallied Management Projects.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 p.m.,
Eastern Daylight Time on September 9, 2008 to be considered for
funding. Applications received after the deadline will be rejected/
returned to the sender without further consideration.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: National Marine Fisheries Service, State/Federal Liaison Branch,
263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Information Contacts: For questions regarding the application
process, you may contact: Robert Sadler, State/Federal Liaison Branch,
(727) 824-5324, or Robert.Sadler@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher
education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and
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 CRP is to optimize research and development benefits
from U.S. marine fishery resources. Applicants who are not commercial
or recreational fisherman must have commercial or recreational
fishermen participating in their project. There must be a written
agreement with a fisherman describing the involvement in the project
activity.
Cost Sharing Requirements: Cost-sharing is not required for this
program.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications submitted by state and local
governments are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. Any applicant submitting
an application for funding is required to complete item 16 on SF-424
regarding clearance by the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
established as a result of EO 12372. To find out about and comply with
a State's process under EO 12372, the names, addresses and phone
numbers of participating SPOCs are listed in the Office of Management
and Budget's home page at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/
spoc.html.
4. FY 2009 B-WET Chesapeake
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 chosen for award under this program
support organizations that provide students meaningful watershed
educational experiences and teachers related professional development
opportunities related to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that
approximately $3.5M may be available in FY 2009 in award amounts to be
determined by the proposals and available funds. Funding is anticipated
to maintain partnerships for up to 3 years duration, but is dependent
on funding made available annually by Congress. Project proposals
accepted for funding with a project period over one year do not have to
compete for the additional years of funding. However, funding for the
additional years is contingent upon the availability of funds and
satisfactory performance and is at the sole discretion of the agency.
1. Approximately $2.5M of the $3.5M available in FY 2009 will be for
exemplary programs that successfully integrate teacher professional
development on the Chesapeake Bay watershed with in-depth classroom
study and outdoor experiences for their students. 2. Approximately
$500K of the $3.5M available in FY 2009 will be for proposals that
provide opportunities either for students to participate in MWEEs
related to Chesapeake Bay or related Professional Development for
teachers. 3. Approximately $500K of the $3.5M available in FY 2009 will
be for proposals that incorporate CBIBS into meaningful watershed
educational experiences for students or related professional
development for teachers. The NCBO 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 $25,000 to $75,000. Projects
focusing on the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy system will range from
$25,000 to $200,000. Actual funding availability for this program is
contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional appropriations. The
exact amount of funds that may be awarded will be determined in pre-
award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives.
Publication of this notice does not oblige NOAA to award any specific
project or to obligate any available funds. If applicants incur any
costs prior to an award being made, they do so at their own risk of not
being reimbursed by the government. Notwithstanding verbal or written
assurance that may have been received, there is no obligation on the
part of NOAA to cover pre-award costs unless approved by the Grants
Officer as part of the terms when the award is made.
Statutory Authority: Under 33 U.S.C. 893a(a), the Administrator of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is authorized to
conduct, develop, support, promote, and coordinate formal and informal
educational activities at all levels to enhance public awareness and
understanding of ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, and atmospheric science
and stewardship by the general public and other coastal stakeholders,
including underrepresented groups in ocean and atmospheric science and
policy careers. In conducting those activities, the Administrator shall
build upon the educational programs and activities of the agency.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.457,
Chesapeake Bay Studies.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. eastern
time on Friday, October 3, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Shannon Sprague, B-WET Program Manager, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office,
410 Severn Avenue, Suite 107A, Annapolis, MD 21403
Information Contacts: Please visit the B-WET Web site for further
information at: http://noaa.chesapeakebay.net/educationgrants.aspx or
contact the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 107A,
Annapolis, MD 21403, or by phone at 410-267-5660. Potential applicants
are also invited to contact the staff before submitting an application
to discuss the applicability of partnership ideas to B-WET goals and
objectives. B-WET contacts are as follows: Virginia/West Virginia: Ann
Marie Chapman (annmarie.chapman@noaa.gov_757-627-3823), Maryland's
Eastern Shore/Delaware: Doug Levin (doug.levin@noaa.gov_410-226-5193),
Maryland (other than Eastern Shore)/Washington, DC: Kevin Schabow
(kevin.schabow@noaa.gov_410-267-3145), Pennsylvania/New York: Shannon
Sprague (shannon.sprague@noaa.gov_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. 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, and institutions that work in underserved areas. The NCBO
encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
Cost Sharing Requirements: No cost sharing is required under this
program, however, the NCBO strongly encourages applicants applying for
either area of interest 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. Priority selection will be given to proposals that
propose cash rather than in-kind contributions.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
5. FY 2009 Open Rivers Initiative
Summary Description: The NOAA Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) provides
funding to catalyze the implementation of locally-driven projects to
remove dams and other river barriers, in order to benefit living marine
and coastal resources, particularly diadromous fish. Projects funded
through the Open Rivers Initiative have strong on-the-ground habitat
restoration components that foster economic, educational, and social
benefits for citizens and their communities in addition to long-term
ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources. Through the
ORI, NOAA provides funding and technical assistance for barrier removal
projects. Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will
be implemented through a cooperative agreement. Funding of up to
$7,000,000 is expected to be available for ORI Project Grants in FY
2009. The NOAA Restoration Center (RC) within the Office of Habitat
Conservation will administer this grant initiative, and anticipates
that typical awards will range from $50,000 to $250,000. Although a
select few may fall outside of this range, project proposals requesting
less than $30,000 or greater than $1,000,000 will not be accepted or
reviewed.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that funding of
up to $7,000,000 is expected to be available for Open Rivers Initiative
Project Grants in FY 2009. Actual funding availability
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for this program is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional
appropriations. NOAA anticipates that typical project awards will range
from $50,000 to $250,000; proposals requesting less than $30,000 or
more than $1,000,000 will not be accepted under this solicitation. NOAA
does not 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 by the applicants, the merit
and ranking of the proposals, and the amount of funds made available to
the ORI by Congress. NOAA anticipates that between 10 and 20 awards
will be made as a result of this solicitation. The exact amount of
funds that may be awarded will be determined in pre-award negotiations
between the applicant and NOAA representatives. Publication of this
document does not obligate NOAA to award any specific project or
obligate all or any parts of any available funds.
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. The Secretary of Commerce
is also authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (H.R. 5946) to provide funding
and technical expertise for fisheries and coastal habitat restoration
and to promote significant community support and volunteer
participation in such activities.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.463,
Habitat Conservation.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through
www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 31, 2008. If an applicant
does not have Internet access, hard copy applications with the SF-424
Form bearing an original, ink signature must be postmarked, or provided
to a delivery service and documented with a receipt, by October 31,
2008. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: NOAA Restoration Center (F/HC3), Office of Habitat Conservation,
NOAA Fisheries, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 14718, Silver Spring, MD
20910. ATTN: Open Rivers Initiative Project Applications.
Information Contacts: For further information contact Tisa Shostik
(Tisa.Shostik@noaa.gov) or Melanie Gange (Melanie.Gange@noaa.gov) at
(301) 713-0174. Potential applicants are invited to contact NOAA
Restoration Center staff before submitting an application to discuss
the applicability of project ideas to the goals and objectives of ORI.
Additional information on the ORI can be found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, non-profits, industry and commercial (for profit)
organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments, international organizations, and 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. Federal agencies are strongly
encouraged to work with states, non-governmental organizations,
national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others that are
eligible to apply. 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, and institutions that work in under-served areas. The ORI
encourages proposals from or involving any of the above institutions.
Cost Sharing Requirements: A major goal of the ORI will be to
provide seed money for projects that leverage funds and other
contributions from a broad public and private sector to implement
locally important barrier removals to benefit living marine and coastal
resources. To this end, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a 1:1
non-federal match for ORI funds requested to conduct the proposed
project. NOAA strongly encourages applicants to leverage as much
investment as possible. Applicants with less than 1:1 match will not be
disqualified. However, applicants should note that cost sharing is an
element considered in Evaluation Criterion 4 ``Project Costs''
(Section V.A.4.) in the FFO. Matching funds can come from a variety of
public and private sources and can include in-kind goods and services
and volunteer labor. Applicants are permitted to combine contributions
from non-federal partners, as long as such contributions are not being
used to match any other funds and are available within the project
period stated in the application. Federal sources cannot be considered
for matching funds, but can be described in the budget narrative to
demonstrate additional leverage. Applicants are also permitted to apply
federally negotiated indirect costs in excess of federal share limits
as described in Section IV. E. 2. ``Indirect Costs'' of the FFO.
Applicants whose proposals are selected for funding will be bound by
the percentage of cost sharing reflected in the award document signed
by the NOAA Grants Officer. Successful applicants should be prepared to
carefully document matching contributions, including the overall number
of volunteers and in-kind participation hours devoted to individual
barrier removal projects. Letters of commitment for any secured
resources that will be used as match for an award under this
solicitation should be submitted as an attachment to the application,
see Section IV.B of the FFO.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this initiative are
subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs.'' Any applicant submitting an application
for funding is required to complete item 16 on SF-424 regarding
clearance by the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) established as a
result of EO 12372. To find out about and comply with a state's process
under EO 12372, the names, addresses and phone numbers of participating
SPOCs are listed in the Office of Management and Budget's home page at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
6. FY 2009 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants
Summary Description: NOAA Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants
provide funding to catalyze the implementation of locally driven
projects that address priority needs for Atlantic salmon recovery and
restoration. Through these grants, NOAA provides funding and technical
assistance to support restoration of habitat connectivity and function
for the benefit of Atlantic salmon within their current and historical
range in New England. Funded projects have strong on-the-ground habitat
restoration or protection components that lead to long-term ecological
habitat improvements for Atlantic salmon, and also provide educational
and social benefits related to Atlantic salmon conservation for
citizens and their communities. Proposals selected for funding through
this solicitation will be implemented
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through a cooperative agreement. The Atlantic Salmon Conservation
Grants initiative is collaboratively managed by the NOAA Northeast
Regional Office and the Office of Habitat Conservation. The NOAA
Restoration Center (RC) within the Office of Habitat Conservation will
administer the grant competition. Funding of up to $2,500,000 is
expected to be available for Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants in FY
2009. Typical awards will range from $50,000 to $250,000. Although a
select few may fall outside of this typical award range, project
proposals requesting less than $30,000 or more than $500,000 will not
be accepted or reviewed.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that funding of
up to $2,500,000 is expected to be available for the Atlantic Salmon
Conservation Grants in FY 2009. Actual funding availability for this
solicitation is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional
appropriations. NOAA anticipates that typical project awards will range
from $50,000 to $250,000; proposals requesting less than $30,000 or
more than $500,000 will not be accepted under this solicitation. NOAA
anticipates that between 25 and 40 awards will be made as a result of
this solicitation. The exact amount of funds that may be awarded will
be determined in pre-award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA
representatives. Publication of this document does not obligate NOAA to
award any specific project or obligate all or any parts of any
available funds.
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. The Secretary of Commerce
is also authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (H.R. 5946) to provide funding
and technical expertise for fisheries and coastal habitat restoration
and to promote significant community support and volunteer
participation in such activities.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.463,
Habitat Conservation.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through
www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, November 14, 2008. If an applicant
does not have Internet access, hard copy applications with the SF-424
Form bearing an original, ink signature must be postmarked, or provided
to a delivery service and documented with a receipt, by November 14,
2008. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: NOAA Restoration Center (F/HC3), Office of Habitat Conservation,
NOAA Fisheries, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 14727, Silver Spring, MD
20910. ATTN: Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grant Applications.
Information Contacts: For further information contact Cathy Bozek
(Cathy.Bozek@noaa.gov) or Craig Woolcott (Craig.Woolcott@noaa.gov) at
(301) 713-0174. Potential applicants are invited to contact NOAA staff
before submitting an application to discuss the applicability of
project ideas to the goals and objectives of the grant solicitation.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, industry and commercial (for profit)
organizations, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments, international organizations, and 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. Federal agencies are strongly
encouraged to work with states, non-governmental organizations,
national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others that are
eligible to apply. 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, and institutions that work in under-served areas. NOAA
encourages proposals from or involving any of the above institutions.
Cost Sharing Requirements: A major goal of this grant solicitation
will be to provide seed money for projects that leverage funds and
other contributions from a broad segment of the public and private
sector to implement locally important habitat restoration projects to
benefit Atlantic salmon populations. To this end, applicants are
encouraged to demonstrate a 1:1 non-federal match for NOAA funds
requested to conduct the proposed project. NOAA strongly encourages
applicants to leverage as much investment as possible, but applicants
with little or no match will not be disqualified. Applicants should
note that cost sharing is an element considered in Evaluation Criterion
4 ``Project Costs'' (Section V.A.4.) of the FFO; however
matters related to the importance and scientific merits of the proposed
project comprise the majority of the evaluation criteria. Match to NOAA
funds can come from a variety of public and private sources and can
include in-kind goods and services and volunteer labor.
Applicants are permitted to combine contributions from non-federal
partners, as long as such contributions are not being used to match any
other funds and are available within the project period stated in the
application. Federal sources cannot be considered for matching funds,
but can be described in the budget narrative to demonstrate additional
leverage. Applicants are also permitted to apply federally negotiated
indirect costs in excess of federal share limits as described in
Section IV.E. ``Funding Restrictions'' of the FFO. Applicants whose
proposals are selected for funding will be bound by the percentage of
cost sharing reflected in the award document signed by the NOAA Grants
Officer. Successful applicants should be prepared to carefully document
matching contributions, including the overall number of volunteers and
in-kind participation hours devoted to individual restoration projects.
Letters of commitment for any secured resources that will be used as
match for an award under this solicitation should be submitted as an
attachment to the application, see Section IV.B of the FFO.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this initiative are
subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs.'' Any applicant submitting an application
for funding is required to complete item 16 on SF-424 regarding
clearance by the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) established as a
result of EO 12372. To find out about and comply with a state's process
under EO 12372, the names, addresses and phone numbers of participating
SPOCs are listed in the Office of Management and Budget's home page at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
7. FY 2009 Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project
Grants
Summary Description: The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP),
authorized in the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act
(MDRPR Act, 33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.), provides funding to catalyze the
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implementation of locally driven, community-based marine debris
prevention, assessment and removal projects that will benefit coastal
habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. Projects funded through
the MDP have strong on-the-ground habitat components involving the
removal of marine debris and derelict fishing gear, as well as
activities that provide social benefits for people and their
communities in addition to long-term ecological habitat improvements
for NOAA trust resources. Through this solicitation the MDP identifies
marine debris prevention, assessment and removal projects, strengthens
the development and implementation of habitat restoration through the
removal of marine debris within communities, and fosters awareness of
the effects of marine debris to further the conservation of living
marine resource habitats across a wide geographic area. Proposals
selected for funding through this solicitation will be implemented
through a cooperative agreement. Funding of up to $2,000,000 is
expected to be available for Community-based Marine Debris Prevention
and Removal Project Grants in FY 2009. The NOAA MDP anticipates that
typical awards will range from $15,000 to $150,000.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that funding of
up to $2,000,000 is expected to be available for Community-based Marine
Prevention and Removal Project Grants in FY 2009. Actual funding
availability for this program is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009
Congressional appropriations. The NOAA Restoration Center anticipates
that typical project awards will range from $15,000 to $150,000; NOAA
will not accept proposals for under $15,000 or proposals for over
$250,000 under this solicitation. 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 marine debris removal projects by the applicants, the
merit and ranking of the proposals, and the amount of funds made
available to the MDP by Congress. The NOAA Restoration Center
anticipates that between 10 and 25 awards will be made as a result of
this solicitation. The exact amount of funds that may be awarded will
be determined in pre-award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA
representatives. Publication of this document does not obligate NOAA to
award any specific project or obligate all or any part of any available
funds. In FY 2008, 10 applications were recommended for funding ranging
from $39,000 to $175,000, for a total grant competition funding level
of approximately $900,000. This is the fourth year of the Community-
based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants, a grant
partnership between the NOAA Marine Debris Program and NOAA Restoration
Center. These grants are funded through the NOAA Marine Debris Program
with appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration, National
Ocean Service for this purpose. The NOAA Restoration Center will
administer this grants program in the same manner that the Community-
based Restoration Program is conducted.
Statutory Authority: The Administrator of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration is authorized under the MDRPR Act to provide
grants or cooperative agreements to identify, determine sources of,
assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on
the marine environment and navigation safety.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.463,
Habitat Conservation.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through
www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 31, 2008. If an applicant
does not have Internet access, hard copy applications with the SF-424
Form bearing an original, ink signature must be postmarked, or provided
to a delivery service and documented with a receipt, by October 31,
2008. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: NOAA Restoration Center (F/HC3), Community-based Restoration
Program, NOAA Fisheries, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 14727, Silver
Spring, MD 20910. ATTN: MDP Project Applications.
Information Contacts: For further information contact David
Landsman at 301-713-0174 or by e-mail at David.Landsman@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, commercial (for profit) organizations,
organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments,
international organizations, and 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. Federal agencies are strongly
encouraged to work with states, non-governmental organizations,
national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others that are
eligible to apply. 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, and institutions that work in under-served areas. The MDP
encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
Cost Sharing Requirements: A major goal of the MDP is to provide
seed money to projects that leverage funds and other contributions from
a broad segment of the public and private sector to implement locally
important marine debris prevention and removal activities to benefit
living marine resources. To this end, the MDRPR Act requires applicants
to demonstrate a minimum 1:1 non-Federal match for MDP funds requested
to conduct the proposed project. In addition to formal match, NOAA
strongly encourages applicants to leverage as much investment as
possible. However, the MDRPR Act allows the Administrator to waive all
or part of the matching requirement if the applicant can demonstrate
that: (1) No reasonable means are available through which applicants
can meet the matching requirement and (2) the probable benefit of such
project outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement. In
addition, the MDP may waive any requirement for matching funds by an
Insular Area (Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory
of the Pacific Islands, and the Government of the Northern Mariana
Islands). Under 48 U.S.C. 10.1469a(d.ii.i), any department or agency
may waive any requirement for matching funds otherwise required by law
to be provided by the Insular Area involved. All applicants should note
that cost sharing is an element considered in Evaluation Criterion
4, ``Project Costs'' of the FFO. Match can come from a variety
of public and private sources and can include in-kind goods and
services such as private boat use and volunteer labor. Applicants are
permitted to combine contributions from non-federal partners, as long
as such contributions are not being used to match any other funds and
are available within the project period stated in the application.
Federal sources cannot be
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considered for matching funds, but can be described in the budget
narrative to demonstrate additional leverage. Applicants are permitted
to combine contributions from multiple non-federal partners in order to
meet the 1:1 match recommendation, as long as such contributions are
not being used to match any other funds. Applicants are also permitted
to apply federally negotiated indirect costs in excess of federal share
limits as described in Section IV. E. 2. ``Indirect Costs'' of the FFO.
Applicants should also note that the following activities, in general,
will not be considered as match under project awards: (1) Activities
that constitute legally required mitigation for the adverse effects of
an activity regulated or otherwise governed by local, state or Federal
law; (2) activities that constitute restoration for natural resource
damages under Federal, state or local law; and (3) activities that are
required by a separate consent decree, court order, statute or
regulation. However, the MDRPR Act allows the Administrator to
authorize, as appropriate, the non-Federal share of the cost of a
project to include money paid pursuant to, or the value of any in-kind
service performed under, an administrative order on consent or judicial
consent decree that will remove or prevent marine debris. Applicants
whose proposals are selected for funding will be bound by the
percentage of cost sharing reflected in the award document signed by
the NOAA Grants Officer. Successful applicants should be prepared to
carefully document matching contributions, including the names of
participating volunteers and the overall number of volunteer or
community participation hours devoted to individual marine debris
prevention or removal projects. Letters of commitment for any secured
resources expected to be used as match for an award should be submitted
as an attachment to the application.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications submitted by state and local
governments are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.'' Any applicant
submitting an application for funding is required to complete item 16
on SF-424 regarding clearance by the State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC) established as a result of EO 12372. To find out about and
comply with a State's process under EO 12372, the names, addresses and
phone numbers of participating SPOCs are listed in the Office of
Management and Budget's home page at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/
grants/spoc.html.
8. Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)
Summary Description: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),
Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries
Initiative Program (MARFIN), for research and development projects that
optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South
Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial),
including fishery biology, resource assessment, socioeconomic
assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods,
and fish handling and processing. This program addresses NOAA's mission
goal to ``Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean
Resources Through an Ecosystem Approach to Management.''
Funding Availability: Approximately $2.0 million may be available
in fiscal year (FY) 2009 for projects. This amount includes possible
in-house projects. Actual funding availability for this program is
contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional appropriations. The NMFS
Southeast Regional Office anticipates awarding projects that will range
from $25,000 to $300,000. The average award is $150,000. Publication of
this notice does not obligate NMFS to award any specific grant or
cooperative agreement or any of the available funds. Project proposals
accepted for funding with a project period over one year do not have to
compete for the additional years of funding. However, funding for the
additional years is contingent upon the availability of funds and
satisfactory performance and is at the sole discretion of the agency.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the Marine Fisheries Initiative
Program is provided by the following: 15 U.S.C. 713c-3(d).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.433,
Marine Fisheries Initiative.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 p.m.,
Eastern Daylight Time on August 11, 2008 to be considered fur funding.
Applications received after the deadline will be rejected/returned to
the sender without further consideration.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: National Marine Fisheries Service, State/Federal Liaison Branch,
263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Information Contacts: For questions regarding the application
process, you may contact: Robert Sadler, State/Federal Liaison Branch,
(727) 824-5324, or Robert.Sadler@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher
education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, 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 for this
program.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications submitted by state and local
governments are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. Any applicant submitting
an application for funding is required to complete item 16 on SF-424
regarding clearance by the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
established as a result of EO 12372. To find out about and comply with
a State's process under EO 12372, the names, addresses and phone
numbers of participating SPOCs are listed in the Office of Management
and Budget's home page at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/
spoc.html.
9. NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program
Summary Description: The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program/
General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program (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 should complement and fill gaps in state,
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territorial and commonwealth coral reef programs, emphasize community-
based conservation, or address local action strategy priorities.
Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation require a
1:1 match and will be implemented through a grant. Funding of up to
$600,000 is expected to be available for GCRCGP in FY 2009. These funds
will be divided approximately equally among the U.S. Pacific and
Atlantic to maintain geographic balance, as outlined in the Coral Reef
Conservation Act of 2000. Awards will range from $15,000-$50,000.
Funding Availability: NOAA announces the availability of up to
$600,000 of Federal assistance may be available in FY 2009 for the
GCRCGP to support financial assistance awards for coral conservation
activities. Proposals can be submitted for a minimum of $15,000 to a
maximum of $50,000; NOAA will not accept proposals requesting over
$50,000 of Federal funds. There is no limit on the number of
applications that can be submitted by the same applicant during the
2009 competitive grant cycle. However, multiple applications submitted
by the same applicant must clearly identify different projects and must
be successful in the competitive review process. The number of awards
made as a result of this solicitation will depend on the number of
eligible applications received, the amount of funds requested for each
project, the merit and ranking of the proposals, and the amount of
funds made available to the Program by Congress. In addition, funding
will be divided between the U.S. Pacific and U.S. Atlantic to meet
requirements for geographic distribution of funds, as described in the
Coral Reef Conservation Act. Attempts will also be made to fund one or
more projects in each jurisdiction, provided that the project addresses
priorities outlined above, it is identified as having sufficient merit,
and it meets all other requirements as stipulated in this solicitation.
The funds have not yet been appropriated for this program, and there is
no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to make awards for
all qualified projects. Publication of this notice does not oblige NOAA
to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403 (Coral Reef Conservation
Program) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et
seq.).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.463,
Habitat Conservation.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern
Time on November 3, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov. If an applicant does not have Internet access,
hard copy applications with the SF-424 Form bearing an original, ink
signature must be postmarked November 3, 2008 and sent to: Jennifer
Koss, 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 Contacts: Technical point of contact for NOAA Coral
Reef Conservation Grant Program/General Grants is Jennifer Koss, 301-
713-3459, extension 195 or E-mail at Jennifer.Koss@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, non-profit
organizations, commercial organizations, local and Indian tribal
governments and Freely Associated State Government Agencies can apply
for funding under the GCRCGP. U.S. federal, state, territory, and
commonwealth governments and Regional Fishery Management Councils are
not eligible for this program. NOAA employees are not allowed to help
in the preparation of applications or write letters of support for any
application. NOAA staff are available to provide information on
programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing coral reef conservation
programs, Regional funding priorities, and, along with other Federal
Program Officers, can provide information on application procedures and
completion of required forms. For activities that involve collaboration
with current NOAA programs or staff, NOAA employees must provide a
letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project. Federal
employee travel and salaries are not allowable costs under this
program.
Cost Sharing Requirements: As per section 6403(b)(1) of the Coral
Reef Conservation Act of 2000, Federal funds for any coral conservation
project funded under this Program may not exceed 50 percent of the
total cost of the project. All GCRCGP projects submitted to this
program require a 1:1 match obtained from non-Federal sources.
Applicants must specify in their proposal the source of the match and
provide letters of commitment to confirm stated match contributions.
The match can include in-kind contributions and other non-cash support.
Applicants are permitted to combine contributions from additional non-
Federal partners in order to meet the 1:1 match expected, as long as
such contributions are not being used to match any other funds. Federal
funds may not be used as 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. Applicants with less than 1:1 match will not be
disqualified, if they provide justification for a lower amount of
matching funds, however, applicants should note that cost sharing is an
element considered in Evaluation Criterion d. Project Costs of the FFO.
As per section 6403(b)(2) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000,
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 provide a detailed justification at the time the
proposal is submitted explaining the need for the waiver including
attempts to obtain sources of matching funds, how the benefit of the
project outweighs the public interest in providing match, and any other
extenuating circumstances preventing the availability of match.
Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, and in accordance with 48
U.S.C. 1469a(d), 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. Eligible applicants
choosing to apply 48 U.S.C. 1469a(d) must include a letter requesting a
waiver that demonstrates that their project meets the requirements of
48 U.S.C. 1469a(d).
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this Program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs. Any applicant submitting an application for funding is
required to complete item 16 on SF-424 regarding clearance by the State
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) established as a result of EO 12372.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
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10. Projects To Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans
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 through this solicitation 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 of these
efforts with Federal, state, territory or commonwealth management
authorities and various coral reef user groups. Funding up to
$1,050,000 is expected to be available for CRFMPGP Cooperative
Agreements in FY 2009. These funds will be divided equally among the
Atlantic and Pacific to maintain the geographic split required by the
Act. The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program anticipates that awards
will range from $175,000-$525,000.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that
approximately $1,050,000 is expected to be available for cooperative
agreements in support of coral reef conservation activities for
Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans
(CRFMPGP) in FY 2009. Actual funding availability for this program is
contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional appropriations. The NOAA
Coral reef Conservation Program anticipates that typical project awards
will range from about $175,000 to $525,000; NOAA will not accept
proposals for over $525,000 under this solicitation. Equal funding will
be provided to the Atlantic and Pacific, up to a maximum of $525,000
for activities in the Western Pacific, and a maximum of $525,000 for
activities in the South Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, and the
Caribbean. The exact amount of funds that may be awarded will be
determined in pre-award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA
representatives. Activities approved by NOAA will be awarded as new
cooperative agreements through the NMFS Office of Habitat Conservation
(HC). The number of awards made as a result of this solicitation will
depend on the number of eligible applications received, the amount of
funds requested for each project, the merit and ranking of the
proposals, and the amount of funds made available to the Program by
Congress. The funds have not yet been appropriated for this program,
and there is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to
make awards for all qualified projects. Publication of this notice does
not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any
available funds.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403 (Coral Reef Conservation
Program) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et
seq.).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.441,
Regional Fishery Management Councils.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. eastern
time on November 3, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Jennifer Koss, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, NOAA
Fisheries, Office of Habitat Conservation (F/HC1), 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. ATTN: CRCGP Project Applications.
Electronic copies of the project narrative and budget narrative are
requested when submitting by mail (liz.fairey@noaa.gov), however E-mail
applications submitted without a mailed hard copy with appropriate
postal date stamp will not be accepted.
Information Contacts: Technical point of contact for NOAA Coral
Reef Conservation Grant Program/Projects to Improve or Amend Coral Reef
Fishery Management Plans Grants Program is Jennifer Koss, 301-713-3459,
extension 195 or E-mail at Jennifer.Koss@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: No cost sharing or matching is required
under this program. The Administrator has waived the matching
requirement for the Fishery Management Councils as discussed in Section
VII of the Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program Implementation
Guidelines (Federal Register Vol. 67, No. 76, page 19396, Friday, April
19, 2002). This waiver is based on the fact that the Councils are
funded solely by awards from the U.S. Federal Government, and
therefore, do not have the ability to generate matching funds.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this CRFMPGP are
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs. Specific information regarding Intergovernmental Review can
be found above in Section IV. Application and Submission Information,
D. Intergovernmental Review of the FFO.
11. Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
Summary Description: States play an essential role in the
conservation and recovery of endangered and threatened species.
Protected species under the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS)
jurisdiction may spend all or a part of their life-cycles in state
waters, and success in conserving these species will depend in large
part on working cooperatively with State agencies. The NMFS is
authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible States to support
the development of conservation programs for marine and anadromous
species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the
form of grants through the Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
program, can be used to support conservation of endangered, threatened,
and candidate species, as well as post-delisting monitoring of
recovered species. Funded activities may include development and
implementation of management plans, scientific research, and public
education and outreach; projects should address priority actions
identified in either an ESA Recovery Plan or a State's ESA section 6
conservation program. Projects focusing on listed Pacific salmon will
not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects
may be funded through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. Any
State agency that has entered into an agreement with the NMFS pursuant
to section 6(c) of the ESA is eligible to apply to this grant program.
This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal
year (FY) 2009 and how NMFS will
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determine which proposals will be funded; the document should be read
in its entirety, as information may have changed from the previous
year.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that a minimum of
$330K and a maximum of $780K may be available for distribution under
the FY 2009 PSCC program, in award amounts to be determined by the
proposals and available funds; actual funding availability for this
program is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2009 Congressional
appropriations. As funds have not yet been appropriated for this
program, there is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available
to make awards for all qualified projects. Publication of this notice
does not oblige NOAA to award any specific grant proposal or to
obligate any available funds. There is no set minimum or maximum
amount, within the available funding, for any award. There is also no
limit on the number of applications that can be submitted by the same
applicant. Multiple applications submitted by the same applicant must
clearly identify distinct projects, and single applications should not
include multiple, unrelated projects. Project proposals accepted for
funding with a project period over one year do not have to compete for
the additional years of funding. However, funding for the additional
years is contingent upon the availability of funds and satisfactory
performance and is at the sole discretion of the agency.
Statutory Authority: 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.; 1535.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.472,
Unallied Science Program.
Application Deadline: Proposals submitted through Grants.gov must
be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 17, 2008;
proposals submitted by mail must be postmarked by September 17, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, 3 hard copies with original signatures may be
sent to: NMFS Office of Protected Resources, Attn: Lisa Manning, 1315
East-West Highway, SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Paper applications
should not be bound in any manner.
Information Contacts: If you have any questions regarding this
proposal solicitation, please contact Lisa Manning at the NOAA/NMFS/
Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, by phone at 301-713-1401, or by
E-mail at Lisa.Manning@noaa.gov. You may also contact one of the
following people in your region for further guidance: Karla Reece,
Southeast Regional Office, Protected Resources Division
(Karla.Reece@noaa.gov, 727-824-5312); Amanda Johnson, Northeast
Regional Office, Protected Resources Division (Amanda.Johnson@noaa.gov,
978-281-9300 x6513); Jayne LeFors, Pacific Islands Regional Office,
Protected Resources Division (Jayne.LeFors@noaa.gov, 808-944-2277);
Scott Rumsey, Northwest Regional Office, Fish and Wildlife
Administrator (Scott.Rumsey@noaa.gov, 503-872-2791).
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are state agencies that have
entered into an agreement with 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 (16 U.S.C. 1532). Currently eligible state
agencies are from the following states: Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and
Washington. Any state agency that enters into a section 6(c) agreement
with NMFS prior to the application deadline (September 17, 2008) is
also eligible to apply. States may apply for funding to conduct work on
federally listed species that are included in their ESA section 6
agreement and any species that has become a candidate species by the
grant application deadline. States may not apply for funding to conduct
work on federally listed species that are not covered in their ESA
section 6 agreement unless said species is added to the agreement by
the grant application deadline. Federal agencies or institutions are
not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. In
addition, NOAA and NMFS employees shall not provide assistance in
writing applications, write letters of support for any application, or
otherwise confer any unfair advantage on a particular application.
However, for activities involving collaboration with current NMFS
programs, NMFS employees can write a letter verifying that they are
collaborating with the project.
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 budget 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 budget. The project proposal and budget should
reflect the work and responsibilities to be carried out by each of the
cooperating states. Pursuant to Public Law 95-134, Title V, section 501
(1977), as amended (48 U.S.C. 1469a) the following Insular Areas are
exempt from this matching requirement: American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin
Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The non-Federal cost share
should be identified in the project budget (and on the SF-424A) and may
include in-kind contributions according to the regulations at 15 CFR
part 24.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
12. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program (FY 2009)
Summary Description: The Saltonstall-Kennedy Act established a fund
(known as the S-K fund) that the Secretary of Commerce uses to provide
grants or cooperative agreements for fisheries research and development
projects addressing aspects of U.S. fisheries, including, but not
limited to, harvesting, processing, marketing, and associated
infrastructures. U.S. fisheries include any fishery, commercial or
recreational, that is, or may be, engaged in by citizens or nationals
of the United States, or citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands
(NMI), the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and the
Federated States of Micronesia.
Funding Availability: Funding is contingent upon availability of
Federal allocations. The S-K program has sought funding for $5 million
in grant awards. We anticipate awarding 20-25 grants of approximately
$100,000 to $250,000 each. Applicants are hereby given notice that
funds have not yet been allocated for this program. In no event will
NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal
preparation costs if this program fails to receive funding or is
cancelled because of other agency priorities. Publication of this
notice does not obligate NOAA to award any specific project or to
obligate any available funds. You should not initiate your project in
expectation of Federal funding until you receive a grant award document
signed by an authorized NOAA official. If one incurs any costs prior to
receiving an award agreement signed by an authorized NOAA official, one
would do so solely at one's own risk of these costs not being included
under the award. Recipients and subrecipients are subject to all
Federal laws and agency policies, regulations and procedures applicable
to Federal financial assistance awards.
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Statutory Authority: Authority for the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant
Program is provided under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act (S-K Act), as
amended (15 U.S.C. 713c-3).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.427,
Fisheries Development and Utilization Research and Development Grants
and Cooperative Agreements Program.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 p.m.,
Eastern Time on October 1, 2008. Applications received after the
deadline will be rejected/returned to the sender without further
consideration. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be
accepted.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Mr. Steve Aguzin, S-K Program Manager, NOAA/NMFS (F/MB5), 1315
East-West Highway, Room 13134, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282.
Information Contacts: The point of contact is: Steve Aguzin, S-K
Program Manager, NOAA/NMFS (F/MB5), 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13134,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282; or by Phone at (301) 713-2358 ext. 215,
or fax at (301) 713-1306, or via E-mail at Stephen.Aguzin@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for a grant or a cooperative
agreement under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program if: 1. You are a
citizen or national of the United States; 2. You are a citizen of the
Northern Mariana Islands (NMI), or an individual who qualifies as such
under section 8 of the Schedule on Transitional Matters attached to the
constitution of the NMI; 3. You are a citizen of the Republic of the
Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of
Micronesia; or 4. You represent a corporation, partnership,
association, or other non-Federal entity, non-profit or otherwise
(including Indian tribes), that is based in the United States or NMI,
within the meaning of section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended
(46 U.S.C. app. 802). We support cultural and gender diversity in our
programs and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to
submit applications. Furthermore, we recognize the interest of the
Secretaries of Commerce and Interior in defining appropriate fisheries
policies and programs that meet the needs of the U.S. insular areas, so
we also encourage applications from individuals, government entities,
and businesses in U.S. insular areas. We are strongly committed to
broadening the participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs),
which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic
Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, in our
programs, including S-K. Therefore, we encourage all applicants to
include meaningful participation of MSIs. We encourage applications
from members of the fishing community, and applications that involve
fishing community cooperation and participation. We will consider the
extent of fishing community involvement when evaluating the potential
benefit of funding a proposal. You are not eligible to submit an
application under this program if you are an employee of any Federal
agency; a Fishery Management Council; or an employee of a Council.
However, Council members who are not Federal employees can submit an
application to the S-K Program.
Cost Sharing Requirements: We are requiring cost sharing in order
to leverage the limited funds available for this program and to
encourage partnerships among government, industry, and academia to
address the needs of fishing communities. You must provide a minimum
cost share of 10 percent of total project costs, but your cost share
must not exceed 50 percent of total costs.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications submitted by state and local
governments are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.'' Any applicant
submitting an application for funding is required to complete item 16
on SF-424 regarding clearance by the State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC) established as a result of EO 12372. To find out about and
comply with a State's process under EO 12372, the names, addresses and
phone numbers of participating SPOCs are listed in the Office of
Management and Budget's home page at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/
grants/spoc.html.
13. Prescott 2009
Summary Description: The Marine Mammal Health and Stranding
Response Program of the National Marine Fisheries Service is charged
under the Marine Mammal Protection Act with facilitating the collection
and dissemination of reference data on stranded marine mammals and
health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. Through
cooperation with NMFS Regional Coordinators, local organizations and
state and local government officials respond to and collect valuable
data from stranded marine mammals as participants in the national
Marine Mammal Stranding Network. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal
Rescue Assistance Grant Program is conducted by NOAA to provide Federal
assistance to eligible members of the Stranding Network to: (1) Support
basic needs of organizations for response, treatment, and data
collection from living and dead stranded marine mammals; (2) fund
scientific research objectives designed to answer questions about
marine mammal strandings, health, or rehabilitation techniques
utilizing data from living and dead stranded marine mammals; and, (3)
support facility operations directly related to the recovery or
treatment of stranded marine mammals and collection of data from living
or dead stranded marine mammals.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that
approximately $4M may be available for distribution under the FY 2009
annual competitive Prescott Program. Actual funding availability for
this program is contingent upon FY 2009 Congressional appropriations.
Applicants are hereby given notice that these funds have not yet been
appropriated for this program, and therefore exact dollar amounts
cannot be given. There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be
available to make awards for all qualified projects. The maximum
Federal award for each grant cannot exceed $100,000, as stated in the
legislative language (16 U.S.C. 1421f-1). Funds will be set aside from
the annual appropriation to provide for emergency assistance awards to
eligible stranding network participants. These emergency funds will be
available until expended. There is no limit on the number of proposals
that can be submitted by the same stranding network participant during
the 2009 competitive grant cycle. However, since there are insufficient
funds to award financial assistance to every member of the network,
organizations will receive no more than two awards per year as part of
the competitive program. The two awards must be for projects that are
clearly separate in their objectives, goals, and budget requests and
must be successful in the competitive review process. The two projects
should be completely independent (i.e., you will be able to carry out
either proposal even if the other does not receive funding). In
addition, eligible researchers applying as Principal Investigators, but
not independently authorized under the MMPA Section 112(c), the MMPA
Section 109(h) (50 CFR 216.22), or the National Contingency Plan for
Response
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to Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Events, can receive no more than one
award per year as part of the competitive cycle.
Authorized stranding network participants and researchers may be
identified as Co-Investigators or collaborators on as many proposals as
needed as long as no more than 100 percent of their time is funded
through the Prescott Program. In addition, Department of Commerce (DOC)
and Department of Interior (DOI) employees may act as collaborators if
they are responsible for performing analyses on data or samples
collected under a Prescott award. See section I.F. of the FFO for
Eligibility requirements. If an application for a financial assistance
award is selected for funding, NOAA/NMFS has no obligation to provide
any additional funding in connection with that award in subsequent
years beyond the award period. If one incurs any costs prior to
receiving an award agreement signed by an authorized NOAA official, one
would do so solely at one's own risk of these costs not being included
under the award. Notwithstanding any verbal or written assurance that
applicants have received, pre-award costs are not allowed under the
award unless the Grants Officer approves them in accordance with 15 CFR
14.28.
Statutory Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1421f-1.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.439,
Marine Mammal Data Program.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be postmarked or submitted
online by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources, Marine Mammal Health and
Stranding Response Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13620, Silver
Spring, MD 20910-3283.
Information Contacts: Please visit the Prescott Grant Program Web
site at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/health/prescott/ or contact
Michelle Ordono at the NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources, Marine
Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, 1315 East-West Highway,
Room 13620, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283, by phone at (301) 713-2322,
or by fax at (301) 427-2525, or by E-mail at
PrescottGrantFR.comments@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: There are three categories of eligible stranding
network participants that may apply for funds under this Program: (1)
Stranding Agreement (SA) holders or their designee organizations; (2)
holders of researcher authorization letters issued by a NMFS Regional
Administrator; and, (3) state, local, eligible federal government or
tribal employees or personnel. All applicants must currently be: (1)
Active as an authorized participant or researcher in the marine mammal
stranding network; (2) In good standing and; (3) Not a current full or
part-time employee or contractor of DOC or DOI. To be ``in good
standing'', you must meet all of the following criteria: (1) If the
applicant is a designated Principal Investigator of an MMPA or
Endangered Species Act (ESA) scientific research or enhancement permit
holder, the applicant must have fulfilled all permit requirements,
including but not limited to submission of all reports, and must have
no pending or outstanding enforcement actions under the MMPA or ESA.
(2) Have complied with the terms and responsibilities of the
appropriate SA, MMPA Section 109(h) authorization, or researcher
authorization letter. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following reporting requirements: (a) Timely reporting of strandings to
NMFS; (b) timely submission of complete reports on basic or Level A
data to the Regional Coordinator (includes investigator's name,
species, stranding location, number of animals, date and time of
stranding and recovery, length and condition, and sex; marine mammal
parts retention or transfer; annual reports); and (c) collecting
information or samples as necessary and as requested. This also
includes the following coordination/cooperation requirements: (a)
Cooperation with state, local, and Federal officials; (b) cooperation
with state and local officials in the disposition of stranded marine
mammals; and (c) cooperation with other stranding network participants.
(3) Have cooperated in a timely manner with NMFS in collecting and
submitting Level B (supplementary information regarding sample
collection related to life history and to the stranding event) and
Level C (necropsy results) data and samples, when requested. (4) Have
no current enforcement investigation for the take of marine mammals
contrary to the MMPA/ESA regulations. (5) Have no record of a pending
NMFS notice of violation(s) regarding the policies governing the goals
and operations of the Stranding Network and Stranding Agreement, if
applicable (e.g., probation, suspension, or termination). In addition
to these general criteria, organizations and individuals must meet the
following eligibility criteria specific to their category of
participation: (1) SA Holder Participant or SA Designee Participant. SA
participants must be holding a current (active) SA for stranding
response (either live or dead animal response) or rehabilitation from a
NMFS Regional Administrator or the Assistant Administrator. SA Designee
participants must be holding a current (active) letter of designation
from a NMFS SA holder, and designees cannot request authorization for
activities beyond the scope of what is authorized by the SA to the
letter holder. (2) Researcher Participant. Researcher participants must
be holding a current (active) authorizing letter for the proposed award
period from the NMFS Regional Administrator or the Assistant
Administrator to salvage stranded marine mammal specimens and parts or
samples for the purpose of utilization in scientific research (50 CFR
216.22). Persons authorized to salvage dead marine mammal specimens
under this section must register the salvage with the appropriate NMFS
Regional Office within 30 days after the taking occurs. Researchers who
are authorized under an MMPA/ESA Scientific Research Permit must still
obtain an authorizing letter from the Regional Stranding Coordinator in
order to use parts or specimens from stranded animals. Researcher
participants that would not require an authorizing letter from the NMFS
Regional Administrator (i.e., they will be working with data only and
not possessing samples or specimens) must still provide a letter of
eligibility from the Regional Stranding Coordinator (see IV.B.8 of the
FFO). Researcher participants must also have designated Co-
Investigator(s) that are active NMFS authorized stranding network
participants in good standing, and provide documentation to this
effect. (3) State, Local, Federal Government Employees or Tribal
Participants, State and local government officials or employees
participating pursuant to MMPA Section 109(h) (16 U.S.C. 1379(h)) for
marine mammal species not listed under the ESA fulfilling reporting
obligations outlined in 50 CFR 216.22 (i.e., submission of written
report to NMFS every six months containing description of animal(s)
involved, circumstances of taking, method of taking, name and position
of official or employee involved, and disposition of animal(s)).
Government officials must be involved in areas of geographic need
(i.e., municipality or larger region with no existing SA holder
responder).
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Applicants must submit the required documentation in their proposal
(see Section IV, Application and Submission Information of the FFO) as
evidence that they are an SA holder or designee participant, researcher
participant, or a state, local, or Federal government employee, or
tribal participant at the time of the submission and during the award
period. All eligibility criteria specified for the participant's
category must be met in order for a proposal to be considered for
funding. We support cultural and gender diversity in our programs and
encourage eligible women and minority individuals and groups to submit
proposals. Furthermore, we recognize the interest of the Secretaries of
Commerce and Interior in defining appropriate marine management
policies and programs that meet the needs of the U.S. insular areas, so
we also encourage proposals from eligible individuals, government
entities, universities, colleges, and businesses in U.S. insular areas
as defined by the MMPA (Section 3(14), 16 U.S.C. 1362). This includes
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. We are strongly
committed to broadening the participation of Minority Serving
Institutions (MSIs), which include Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and
Universities, and institutions that work in undeserved areas in our
programs.
The DOC/NOAA/NMFS vision, mission, and goals are to achieve full
participation by MSIs, to advance the development of human potential,
strengthen the Nation's capacity to provide high-quality education, and
increase opportunities for MSIs to participate in and benefit from
Federal financial assistance programs. Therefore, Prescott Grant
Program encourages all eligible applicants to include meaningful
participation of MSIs whenever practicable. Applicants are not eligible
to submit a proposal under this program if they are an employee of the
DOC or DOI. NOAA/NMFS employees (whether full-time, part-time, or
intermittent) are not allowed to help in the preparation of proposals,
except for providing information on data or sample analyses as an
identified collaborator/Co-Investigator in the proposal. Since this is
a competitive program, NMFS and NOAA employees cannot provide
assistance in conceptualizing, developing, or structuring proposals, or
write letters of support for any proposal. However, for activities that
involve collaboration with current NOAA programs that include, but are
not limited to, the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank (NMMTB) or
laboratories conducting analysis of tissues for contaminants, employees
of NOAA or the National Institute of Standards and Technology can write
a letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project, or
that the organization or individual applying is trained to participate
in the NMMTB or is currently participating in the National Marine
Analytical Quality Assurance Program. In addition, proposals
encompassing activities conducted under the authority of a MMPA
Scientific Research Permit issued to a DOC or DOI organization (e.g.,
NMFS Regional Science Center) should include a copy of the permit and a
letter from the Principal Investigator (DOC/DOI employee) verifying
that the work is being conducted with their approval. Federal employee
travel costs or salaries are not allowable costs under this program.
MMHSRP staff (at the regional and national level) are available to
provide information regarding statistics on strandings, MMHSRP
programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing marine mammal programs,
regional funding priorities for the current and previous Prescott
solicitations, and, along with other Federal Program Officers, can
provide guidance on application procedures and proper completion of
required forms. Unsatisfactory performance under prior or current
Federal awards, including delinquency in submitting progress and
financial reports, may result in proposals not being considered for
funding under the 2009 Prescott Grant Program.
Cost Sharing Requirements: All proposals submitted must provide a
minimum non-Federal cost share of 25 percent of the total budget (i.e.,
.25 x total project costs = total non-Federal share). Therefore, the
total Federal share will be 75 percent or less of the total budget. For
a proposed total Federal share of $100,000, the minimum non-Federal
share is $33,334 (total budget of $133,334; .25 x $133,334 = $33,334).
For a proposed total Federal share of $80,000, the minimum non-Federal
share is $26,667 (total budget of $106,667; .25 x $106,667 = $80,000).
Cost share must be an integer, so please round up. The applicant can
include a non-Federal cost share for more than 25 percent of the total
budget, but this obligation will be binding. In order to reduce
calculation error in determining the correct cost share amounts, we
urge all applicants to use the cost share calculator on the Prescott
Program Web page (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/health/prescott/
proposals/costshare.htm). Legislation under which the Prescott Program
operates requires this cost sharing, or non-Federal match, in order to
leverage the limited funds available for this program and to encourage
partnerships among government, private organizations, non-profit
organizations, the stranding network, and academia to address the needs
of marine mammal health and stranding response. If a proposal does not
comply with these cost share requirements, it will not be returned and
considered in this annual funding cycle. Pursuant to 48 U.S.C. 1469a,
match may be waived for applicants that are residents in the U.S.
insular areas (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,
American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The Federal Program
Officer will determine the appropriateness of all non-Federal cost
sharing proposals, including the valuation of in-kind contributions,
according to the regulations codified at 15 CFR 14.23 and 24.24. An in-
kind contribution is a non-cash contribution, donated or loaned, by a
third party to the applicant. In general, the value of in-kind services
or property used to fulfill a non-Federal cost share will be the fair
market value of the services or property. Thus, the value is determined
by the cost of obtaining such services or property if they had not been
donated, or of obtaining such services or property for the period of
the loan. The applicant must document the in-kind services or property
used to fulfill the non-Federal cost share. If we decide to fund a
proposal, we will require strict accounting of the in-kind
contributions within the total non-Federal cost share included in the
award document. The Grants Officer (i.e., the DOC official responsible
for all business management and administrative aspects of a grant and
with delegated authority to award, amend, administer, close out,
suspend, and/or terminate awards) is the final approving authority for
the award, including the budget and any cost-sharing proposals.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications submitted under this program
are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.'' Any applicant
submitting an application for funding is required to complete item 16
on SF-424 regarding clearance by the State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC) established as a result of EO 12372. To find out about and
comply with a State's process under EO 12372, the names, addresses and
phone
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numbers of participating SPOCs are listed in the Office of Management
and Budget's home page at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/
spoc.html.
National Ocean Service (NOS)
1. 2009 CRCP Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring
Summary Description: The NOAA Coral Reef Monitoring Grant Program,
as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, provides
matching grants to Governor-appointed point of contact agencies for the
jurisdictions of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Florida,
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI), the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of
Micronesia (including Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei), and the
Republic of the Marshall Islands to support State and Territory Coral
Reef Monitoring activities in these jurisdictions.
Funding Availability: NCCOS may provide approximately $1,100,000 in
funding for FY 2009 to support coral reef ecosystem monitoring
activities under this program. FY 2009 awards to Puerto Rico, Florida,
U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands are expected to range from $50,000 to
$130,000. FY 2009 awards to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM--
including Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei), Republic of Palau, and the
Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) are expected to be approximately
$30,000 per year. Funding will be subject to the availability of
federal appropriations. FY 2009 grant seekers may submit proposals up
to three years in duration, at funding levels specified above (i.e., up
to $90,000 for three year proposals for Palau, FSM, and RMI, and up to
$390,000 for three year proposals for all other eligible applicants).
In certain instances, when requested by the applicant and agreed upon
by NOAA, NOAA may hold back a portion of any awarded funds in order to
provide specific technical assistance in the form of contractual or
other services. This will only be allowed where such priority technical
assistance and/or the lack of sufficient means to deliver it are
unavailable at the local level. Such requests proposed herein will be
reviewed on a case by case basis with respect to the specific
management objectives of this and the local coral reef program. If all
available funds are not awarded, NOAA will consult with the eligible
applicants on the use of any residual funds. NOAA will work with each
jurisdiction to ensure the greatest degree of success in meeting local,
state, territorial, and national coral reef monitoring needs.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403 (Coral Reef Conservation
Program) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et
seq.).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.426,
Financial Assistance for National Centers for Central Coastal Ocean
Science.
Application Deadline: Preproposals due: 5 p.m. on EST November 14,
2008. Comments on preproposals provided to the applicants on January 9,
2009. Final proposals due: 5 p.m. EST on February 20, 2009.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Pre-applications must be sent to
coral.grants@noaa.gov or to Jenny Waddell, NOAA National Ocean Service,
N/SCI-1, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Final
applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov, unless an
applicant does not have Internet access. In that case, hard copies with
original signatures may be sent to: Jenny Waddell, NOAA National Ocean
Service, N/SCI-1, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Information Contacts: The technical point of contact for State and
Territory Coral Reef Monitoring is Jenny Waddell. She can be reached at
301-713-3028 extension 174 or by e-mail at jenny.waddell@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to a natural resource
management agency in each U.S. State or Territory, or an appropriate
non-governmental agency in the case of the Freely Associated States,
with jurisdiction over and an ability to monitor the condition of coral
reefs, as designated by the respective governors or other applicable
senior jurisdictional official. Applicants from the Freely Associated
States must also provide a letter of support from their respective
officially-designated coral reef point of contact to ensure that the
proposed activities are coordinated with other ongoing coral reef
conservation efforts. NOAA is requesting proposals from Puerto Rico,
Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of
Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall
Islands. Federal agencies are not eligible for funding under this
Program. Furthermore, to be eligible for FY 2009 funding, applicants
previously receiving funds under this program must have made
significant progress implementing those tasks and met data submission
deadlines, including all performance and fiscal reporting requirements
and data transfers.
Cost Sharing Requirements: As per section 6403(b)(1) of the Coral
Reef Conservation Act of 2000, Federal funds for any coral conservation
project funded under this Program may not exceed 50 percent of the
total cost of the projects. Therefore, any coral conservation project
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.
NOAA strongly encourages applicants to leverage as much investment
as possible. Federal funds may not be considered as matching funds. As
per section 6403(b)(2) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, 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. Applicants must specify in their proposal the source and
may be asked to provide letters of commitment to confirm stated match
contributions.
In the case of a waiver request, the applicant must provide a
detailed justification explaining the need for the waiver including
attempts to obtain sources of matching funds, how the benefit of the
project outweighs the public interest in providing match, and any other
extenuating circumstances preventing the availability of match.
Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, and in accordance with 48
U.S.C. 1469a(d), 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. Please Note: eligible
applicants choosing to apply 48 U.S.C. 1469a(d) should note the use and
amount in the matching funds section of the respective application.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
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2. 2009 CRCP--Coral Reef Management
Summary Description: The NOAA Coral Reef Management Grant Program,
as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, provides
matching grants to the Governors appointed point of contact agencies
for the jurisdictions of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI),
Florida, Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
(CNMI), and American Samoa for State and Territory Coral Reef
Management activities. The objective of the State and Territory Coral
Reef Management Grant program is to support comprehensive management
programs for the conservation of coral reef ecosystems in these
jurisdictions.
Funding Availability: Funding up to $3,000,000 is expected to be
available for cooperative agreements to support priority coral reef
management activities that address areas 1-10 in the Federal Funding
Opportunity. There is no appropriation of funds at this time and the
final funding amount will be subject to the availability of federal
appropriations. Support in out-years following FY2009 is likewise
contingent upon the availability of future funding and the requirements
of the Federal agency supporting the project (Department of Commerce or
Department of the Interior (DOI)). Each eligible jurisdiction can apply
for a maximum of $600,000. 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 jurisdiction. In certain instances, when
requested by the applicant and agreed upon by NOAA and DOI, NOAA may
hold back a portion of any awarded funds in order to provide specific
coral reef conservation technical assistance in the form of contractual
or other services. This will only be allowed where such priority
technical assistance and/or the lack of sufficient means to deliver it
are unavailable at the local level. Such requests proposed herein will
be reviewed on a case by case basis with respect to the specific
management objectives of this and the local coral reef program. If all
funds that become available after Congressional appropriation are not
awarded, NOAA and DOI will consult with the eligible applicants on the
use of any residual funds. NOAA and DOI will work with each
jurisdiction to ensure the greatest degree of success in meeting local,
state, territorial and national coral reef management needs.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403 (Coral Reef Conservation
Program) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et
seq.)
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.419,
Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards.
Application Deadline: Pre-applications must be received no later
than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, December 1, 2008.
Final applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Final applications should be
submitted electronically to: www.grants.gov, the Federal grants portal.
If Internet access is unavailable hard copies can be submitted to David
Kennedy, NOAA National Ocean Service, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Program, Office of Response and Restoration, N/ORR, Room 10102, 1305
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Information Contacts: Technical point of contact for State and
Territory Coral Reef Management is Dana Wusinich-Mendez at 301-713-
3155, extension 159 or e-mail at dana.wusinich-mendez@noaa.gov, FAX:
301-713-4367. Address: OCRM/NOAA, N/-ORM3, 1305 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are the governor-appointed point
of contact agencies for coral reef activities in each of the
jurisdictions of American Samoa, Florida, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
Cost Sharing Requirements: As per section 6403(b)(1) of the Coral
Reef Conservation Act of 2000, Federal funds for any coral conservation
project funded under this Program may not exceed 50 percent of the
total cost of the projects. Therefore, any coral conservation project
under this program requires a 1:1 match. Match can come from a variety
of public and private sources and can include in-kind goods and
services such as private boat use and volunteer labor. Federal sources
cannot be considered for matching funds, but can be described in the
budget narrative to demonstrate additional leverage. Applicants are
permitted to combine contributions from multiple non-federal partners
in order to meet the 1:1 match requirement, as long as such
contributions are not being used to match any other funds. Applicants
must specify in their proposal the source(s) of match and may be asked
to provide letters of commitment to confirm stated match contributions.
Applicants whose proposals are selected for funding will be bound by
the percentage of cost sharing reflected in the award document signed
by the NOAA Grants Officer. Applicants should be prepared to carefully
document matching contributions for each project selected to be funded.
As per section 6403(b)(2) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000,
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 provide a detailed justification explaining the need for
the waiver including attempts to obtain sources of matching funds, how
the benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in providing
match, and any other extenuating circumstances preventing the
availability of match. Match waiver requests including the appropriate
justification should be submitted as part of the final application
package. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, and in accordance
with 48 U.S.C. 1469a(d), 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.
Please Note: Eligible applicants choosing to apply 48 U.S.C.
1469a(d) should note the use of the waiver and the total amount of
funds requested to be waived in the matching funds section of the
respective application.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
3. Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program
Summary Description: The purpose of this notice is to solicit
proposals for grants to support NOAA's goal of developing a well-
informed citizenry involved in decision-making that positively impact
our coastal, marine and watershed ecosystems in the state of Hawaii.
This opportunity is an annually awarded, competitively-based grant that
provides initial funding to: (1) Assist in the development of new
programs; (2)
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encourage innovative partnerships among environmental education
programs throughout Hawaii; and (3) support geographically targeted
programs to advance environmental education efforts that complement
appropriate school requirements. Funded projects provide meaningful
science-based outdoor experiences for K-12 students and professional
development opportunities for teachers in the area of environmental
education as defined in this announcement.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that
approximately $1,000,000 may be available in FY 2009 in award amounts
to be determined by the proposals and available funds. The NOAA Pacific
Services Center anticipates that approximately 5 to 15 grants will be
awarded with these funds, pending availability of funds. Applicants are
hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for this
program. It is anticipated that typical project awards for Priority 1
and 2 (see FFO) will range from approximately $10,000 to $100,000.
Applications requesting Federal support from NOAA of more than $100,000
total will not be considered for review or funding. There is no
guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to make awards for
all qualified projects. The exact amount of funds that may be awarded
will be determined in pre-award negotiations between the applicant and
NOAA representatives. Publication of this notice does not oblige NOAA
to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. If
applicants incur any costs prior to an award being made, they do so at
their own risk of not being reimbursed by the government.
Notwithstanding verbal or written assurance that may have been
received, there is no obligation on the part of NOAA to cover pre-award
costs unless approved by the Grants Officer as part of the terms when
the award is made.
Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1540; 33 U.S.C. 892a.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.473,
Coastal Services Center.
Application Deadline: Full proposals must be received must be
received by 5:59 Hawaii Time on August 15, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures must be
postmarked on or before August 15, 2008, and sent to: NOAA Pacific
Services Center, 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1550, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813,
ATTN: Stephanie Bennett. The postmark will be used to determine the
timeliness of the proposal. Applicants submitting hard copy
applications must submit one (1) hard copy of the entire application
package, a CD copy of the package, including all forms with original
signatures. Facsimile transmissions and electronic mail submissions
will not be accepted.
Information Contacts: For administrative and technical questions,
contact Stephanie Bennett, Federal Program Officer at NOAA Pacific
Services Center, 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1550, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
or by phone at (808) 522-7481, or via e-mail at
Stephanie.Bennett@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants for Priority 1 and 2 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. Individual
applicants and Federal agencies are not eligible. Federal agencies are
not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as
collaborative project partners. 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: No cost sharing is required under this
program, however, the NOAA Pacific Services Center 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.
Intergovernmental Review: Funding applications under the Center are
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs. It is the state agency's responsibility to contact their
state's Single Point of Contact (SPCO) to find out about and comply
with the state's process under EO 12372. To assist the applicant, the
names and addresses of the SPOCs are listed on the Office of Management
and Budget's Web site http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
4. CSCOR FY 2009 NGOMEX and CRES
Summary Description: The purpose of this opportunity is to advise
the public that NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting proposals for two
separate programs. Program 1 is the Regional Ecosystem Prediction
Program on Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies (CRES) From Science to
Conservation: Linking Coral Reefs, Coastal Watersheds and their Human
Communities in the Pacific Islands. Projects under this program will be
3 to 5 years in duration. The goal of this funding opportunity is to
utilize existing scientific tools and approaches (e.g., biophysical
models; coupled watershed and hydrodynamic models) within a social,
cultural, and economic framework to develop and implement effective
coastal ecosystem management practices in the Pacific Islands.
Proposals should be regional in scale, interdisciplinary,
comprehensive, integrated, and include multiple investigators to
develop capabilities for innovative forecasts and predictions for
improved management and control capabilities. Program 2 is the Northern
Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems and Hypoxia Assessment Program (NGOMEX).
NGOMEX has two components. The Modeling the Causes of Hypoxia component
takes a regional ecosystem prediction approach to advance model
development assessing the association between the northern Gulf hypoxic
zone and causative factors. The proposed research for this competition
should be 3-5 years in duration. The Modeling the Impacts of Hypoxia
component takes an ecosystem stressors approach to advance
understanding of hypoxia on ecologically and commercially important
living resource populations of the northern Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
These projects should be 3 to 5 years of duration. Funding is
contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2009 Federal
appropriations. It is anticipated that final recommendations for
funding under this announcement will be made by February 2009 and that
projects funded under this announcement will have a July 1, 2009
through August 1, 2009 start date. Background information about the
NCCOS/CSCOR efforts can be found at http://www.cop.noaa.gov.
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 Re-engineering Team. In order to fulfill these
responsibilities, this solicitation announces that award
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amounts will be determined by the proposals and available funds. Funds
for the Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies From Science to Conservation:
Linking Coral Reefs, Coastal Watersheds and their Human Communities in
the Pacific Islands will not exceed $200,000 per project per year. (1)
It is anticipated that only one project will be awarded for this
program with project duration of 3 to 5 years. Funds for the Modeling
the Causes of Hypoxia component of the Northern Gulf of Mexico
Ecosystems and Hypoxia Assessment program will not exceed $1,000,000.
(2) It is anticipated that only one project will be awarded for this
program component with project duration of 3 to 5 years. Funds for the
Modeling the Impacts of Hypoxia component of the Northern Gulf of
Mexico Ecosystems and Hypoxia Assessment program will be up to $500,000
per project per year. (3) It is anticipated that 3 to 5 projects will
be awarded for this program component with project duration of 3 to 5
years. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been
appropriated for this program. In no event will NOAA or the Department
of Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if this
program fails to receive funding or is cancelled because of other
agency priorities. There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be
available to make awards for all qualified projects. Publication of
this notice does not obligate NOAA to award any specific project or to
obligate any available funds. If one incurs any costs prior to
receiving an award agreement signed by an authorized NOAA official, one
would do so solely at one's own risk of these costs not being included
under the award. Publication of this notice does not obligate any
agency to any specific award or to obligate any part of the entire
amount of funds available. Recipients and subrecipients are subject to
all Federal laws and agency policies, regulations and procedures
applicable to Federal financial assistance awards.
Statutory Authority: For the Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies From
Science to Conservation: Linking Coral Reefs, Coastal Watersheds and
their Human Communities in the Pacific Islands program the program
authority is 16 U.S.C. 6403, for the Northern Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems
and Hypoxia Assessment Program the program authority is 33 U.S.C. 1442.
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., Eastern Time for both of the programs.
For the Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies proposals are due October 9, 2008.
For the Northern Gulf of Mexico proposals are due October 20, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Laura J. Golden 1305 East-West Hwy. Routing Code: N/SCI2, Building:
SSMC4, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3278
Information Contacts: Technical Information: Program Managers
contact information can be found under each program element listed in
B. Program Priorities of the FFO. Business Management Information:
Laurie Golden, NCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator, 301-713-3338/ext 151,
Internet: 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. Please note that:
(1) NCCOS/CSCOR will not fund any Federal Full Time Employee (FTE)
salaries, but will fund travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual
personnel costs associated with the proposed work. (2) 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. (3) 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.
(4) NCCOS/CSCOR will accept proposals that include foreign researchers
as collaborators with a research who has met the above stated
eligibility requirements. (5) Non-Federal researchers affiliated with
NOAA-University Cooperative/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. FY 2009 California Bay Watershed Education and Training Program
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. Projects support organizations that provide
students ``meaningful'' watershed educational experiences and teachers
professional development opportunities in the area of environmental
education related watersheds.
Funding Availability: This solicitation announces that
approximately $2,000,000 may be available in FY 2009 in award amounts
to be determined by the proposals and available funds. About $850,000
will be made available to the San Francisco Bay watershed area, about
$700,000 will be made available to the Monterey Bay watershed area, and
about $450,000 will be made available to the Santa Barbara Channel
watershed area. The National Marine Sanctuary Program anticipates that
approximately 35 grants will be awarded with these funds. The
California B-WET Program should not be considered a long-term source of
funds; applicants must demonstrate how ongoing programs, once
initiated, will be sustained.
The National Marine Sanctuary Program anticipates that typical
project awards for Meaningful Watershed Experiences and Professional
Development in the Area of Environmental Education for Teachers will
range from $30,000 to $60,000. Proposals will be considered for funds
greater than the specified ranges if there is sufficient demonstration
that the project requires additional funds and/or if the proposal
includes multiple partners. There is no guarantee that sufficient funds
will be available to make awards for all qualified projects. The exact
amount of funds that may be awarded will be determined in pre-award
negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives.
Publication of this notice does not oblige NOAA to award any specific
project or to obligate any available funds. If applicants incur any
costs prior to an award being made, they do so at their own risk of not
being reimbursed by the government. Notwithstanding verbal or written
assurance that may have been received, there is no obligation on the
part of NOAA to cover pre-award costs unless approved by the Grants
Office as part of the terms when the award is made.
Statutory Authority: 33 U.S.C. 893 a(a).
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.429,
Marine Sanctuary Program.
Application Deadline: Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Pacific
Daylight Time on October 6, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Attn: Seaberry Nachbar, B-WET Program Manager, Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary Office, 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940.
Information Contacts: Please visit the National Marine Sanctuaries
CA B-WET Web site at: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/bwet/
welcome.html or 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. 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, and institutions that service undeserved areas. The
National Marine Sanctuary Program encourages proposals involving any of
the above institutions.
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. 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.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
6. International Coral
Summary Description: The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant
Program, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000,
provides matching grants of financial assistance for international
coral reef conservation projects. The Program solicits proposals under
four funding categories: (1) Promote Watershed Management in the Wider
Caribbean, Brazil, and Bermuda; (2) Support Planning for Effective
Marine Protected Area Management; (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, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Each funding category has specific applicant and project eligibility
criteria.
Funding Availability: NOAA announces the availability of up to
$500,000 in FY 2009 to support grants and cooperative agreements under
the International Coral Reef Grant Program. These funds will be used to
support financial assistance awards under the program categories listed
in section I.B. Program Priorities and III.C. Other Criteria that
Affect Eligibility of the FFO. Applicants that are invited to submit a
final application may be requested to revise award objectives, work
plans, or budgets prior to submittal of the final application. The
amount of funds to be awarded and the final scope of activities will be
determined in pre-award negotiations among the applicant, NOAA Grants
Management Division (GMD) and relevant NOAA staff. Up to approximately
$500,000 may be available in FY 2009 to support grants and cooperative
agreements under this program. Approximately $75,000-$100,000 may be
allocated to each of the four project categories listed below, with the
following award ranges: 1. Watershed Management: $30,000-$50,000; 2.
Planning for Effective Marine Protected Area Management: Single sites:
Up to $50,000; Multiple sites: Up to $80,000; 3. MPA National Networks:
$40,000-$50,000; 4. Regional Socio-Economic Monitoring projects:
$15,000-$30,000 Pre- and final applications with requests over the
limit of each category will NOT be accepted. Pre- and final
applications must be submitted under only one of the above mentioned
categories. Funding will be subject to the availability of federal
appropriations. Support in outyears after FY 2009 is contingent upon
the availability of funds. Applicants should never begin a project in
expectation of funds under this program. The International Program
Office reserves the right to transfer any given proposal to another
category within the International program if the proposal better
addresses the criteria of another category.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Grant Program is provided by Section 6403 (Coral Reef Conservation
Program) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et
seq.).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.463,
Habitat Conservation.
Application Deadline: Pre-applications must be received by NOAA by
5 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time, on Monday, November 3, 2008. Final
applications must be received by NOAA by 5 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, on
Friday, February. 13, 2009.
Address for Submitting Proposals: 1. Pre-application Submission
Information: Pre-applications may be submitted by surface mail or e-
mail by 5 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time, November 3, 2008. Submissions by e-
mail are preferred to coral.grants@noaa.gov. Acceptable electronic
formats for narratives, attachments, and images are limited to Adobe
Acrobat (.PDF), or Microsoft Word files. If submitting by surface mail,
please include an electronic copy of the pre-application on CD. Federal
financial assistance forms are NOT required to be submitted with the
pre-application. If surface mail is selected, paper pre-applications
must be submitted to: David Kennedy, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Program Coordinator, Office of Response and Restoration, N/ORR, Room
10102, NOAA National Ocean Service, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910. Fax submittals will also be accepted for pre-
applications (Fax: 301-713-4389). b. Please note that late applications
cannot be considered under any circumstances including e-mail
transmission malfunctions.
Electronic files of pre-applications must arrive without viruses.
If attachments cannot be opened due to a virus or they arrive with a
virus, the pre-applications will be disqualified. You may call us at
301-713-3078 x218 before the deadline to ensure that your pre-
application arrived.
2. Final Application Submission Information: Applicants who are
invited to submit a final application may be required to make
modifications or revisions to the project and budget narratives and
must submit these narratives with a Federal financial assistance award
application package (federal forms described below). Only applicants
who submitted pre-applications by the deadline will be
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eligible to be considered for invitations to submit a final application
by 5 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time, on February 13, 2009. The applicant may
submit the final application (narratives, federal forms, and supporting
documentation) in one of two ways: Applications must be submitted
through http://www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have
Internet access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may
be sent to: Scot Frew, NOAA/NOS International Program Office, 1315
East-West Highway, 5th Floor, N/IP, Room 5735, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Applicants should consider the delivery time when submitting their
pre- and final applications from international or remote areas. Late
applications by any method cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
Information Contacts: Technical point of contact for International
Coral Reef Conservation is Scot Frew, NOAA/NOS International Program
Office, 301-713-3078, extension 220 or e-mail at scot.frew@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher
education, U.S. and international non-profit organizations, and
commercial organizations. U.S. federal agencies and individuals are not
eligible. For specific country eligibility per category, please refer
to individual category descriptions in Section V of the Federal Funding
Opportunity. 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 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. South Asia includes
India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Southeast
Asia Region includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, 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: The International Coral Grant Program is
subject to the matching fund requirements described below. As per
section 6403(b)(1) of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, Federal
funds for any coral conservation project funded under this Program may
not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the projects. Therefore, any
coral conservation project under this program requires a 1:1 match.
Match can come from a variety of public and private sources and can
include in-kind goods and services such as private boat use and
volunteer labor. Federal sources cannot be considered for matching
funds, but can be described in the budget narrative to demonstrate
additional leverage. Applicants are permitted to combine contributions
from multiple non-federal partners in order to meet the 1:1 match
recommendation, as long as such contributions are not being used to
match any other funds.
Applicants must specify in their proposal the source(s) of match
and may be asked to provide letters of commitment to confirm stated
match contributions. Applicants whose proposals are selected for
funding will be bound by the percentage of cost sharing reflected in
the award document signed by the NOAA Grants Officer. Applicants should
be prepared to carefully document matching contributions for each
project selected to be funded. As per section 6403(b)(2) of the Coral
Reef Conservation Act of 2000, 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 provide a detailed justification explaining
the need for the waiver including attempts to obtain sources of
matching funds, how the benefit of the project outweighs the public
interest in providing match, and any other extenuating circumstances
preventing the availability of match. Match waiver requests including
the appropriate justification should be submitted as part of the final
application package. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, and
in accordance with 48 U.S.C. 1469a(d), 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.
Please Note: Eligible applicants choosing to apply 48 U.S.C.
1469a(d) should note the use of the waiver and the total amount of
funds requested to be waived in the matching funds section of the
respective pre- and final applications.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under the International
Coral Reef Grant program are not subject to Executive Order 12372,
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.
7. NOAA's National Height Modernization Program
Summary Description: The purpose of this notice is to solicit
proposals for cooperative agreements and/or grants between NOAA and
partnering entities in the United States, implementing NOAA's National
Height Modernization Program (NHMP) Plan. Proposals submitted in
response to this announcement should contribute to the beneficial
public outcomes associated with the five priority issues in this plan
which consists of enhancing the vertical component of the National
Spatial Reference System (NSRS); enabling users to access the vertical
component of the NSRS; outreach and education regarding geospatial
issues and activities as they relate to NHMP; capacity building and
technology transfer as they relate to NHMP; coordination, cooperation,
and collaboration with other entities to accomplish common goals as
they relate to NHMP. This competition is focused on the geography of
the United States and its territories in response to NOAA's NHMP
Regional Implementation Plan and subsequent congressional
appropriations. The program priorities for this opportunity support
NOAA's mission support goal of: Commerce and Transportation, Enable
safe, secure, and seamless movement of goods and people in the United
States transportation system. Priorities addressing this mission goal
also frequently are found to support NOAA's other mission goals:
Improve protection, restoration, and management of coastal and ocean
resources through ecosystem-based management; increase understanding of
climate variability and change; and improve accuracy and
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timeliness of weather and water information.
Funding Availability: Total anticipated funding for all awards is
approximately $2,500,000 and is subject to the availability of FY 2009
appropriations. The anticipated federal funding per award (min-max) is
approximately $50,000 to $1,200,000 per year. The anticipated number of
awards ranges from 10 to 20, approximately, and will be adjusted based
on available funding and quality of received proposals.
Statutory Authority: 33 U.S.C. 883a and 33 U.S.C. 883d.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.400,
Geodetic Surveys and Services (Applications of the National Geodetic
Reference System).
Application Deadline: Letters of Intent (LOIs) must be received by
the National Ocean Service by 4 p.m. ET on August 1, 2008. Full
proposals must be received no later than 4 p.m. ET, September 2, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: A letter of intent (LOI) may be
sent via e-mail to Gilbert.Mitchell@noaa.gov. Insert FY 2009 National
NHMP Program as the subject line of the e-mail containing the LOI.
Applicants submitting multiple LOIs must use a unique project title for
each LOI and may send all LOIs in one e-mail or in multiple e-mails. If
hard copy LOIs are submitted, an original and two copies should be sent
to the attention of Gilbert Mitchell at 1315 East-West Highway, N/NGS1,
Room 9356, SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910 contact him at 301-713-
3228x114 or e-mail Glbert.Mitchell@NOAA.gov. Full proposal application
packages must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an applicant does not
have Internet access, one set of originals (signed) and two copies of
the hard copy proposals and related forms should be mailed to the
attention of Gilbert Mitchell at 1315 East-West Highway, N/NGS1, Room
9356, SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910 contact him at 301-713-3228x114 No
e-mail or fax copies will be accepted.
Information Contacts: For administrative questions, contact Gilbert
Mitchell, NOAA NOS, SSMC3; 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910, or by phone at 301-713-3228 Extension 114, or by fax 301-713-
4176, or via e-mail at Gilbert.Mitchell@noaa.gov. For technical
questions regarding this announcement, contact Renee Shields, NOAA NOS
SSMC3; 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; or contact her
by phone at 301-713-3231 Extension 115, or by fax 301-713-4176, or via
e-mail at Renee.Shields@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible funding applicants are institutions of higher
education, state, local and Indian tribal governments.
Cost Sharing Requirements: There is no requirement for cost
sharing.
Intergovernmental Review: Funding applications under the National
Ocean Service are subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs. It is the state agency's responsibility to
contact their state's Single Point of Contact (SPCO) to find out about
and comply with the state's process under EO 12372. To assist the
applicant, the names and addresses of the SPOCs are listed on the
Office of Management and Budget's Web site http://www.whitehouse.gov/
omb/grants/spoc.html.
8. National Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology Program
Summary Description: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) seeks to establish a national estuarine research
and technology program which operates in partnership with the National
Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS). Funds will be used to
conduct collaborative research and transform the best available science
into practical innovative tools that coastal managers can use to
detect, prevent, and reverse the impacts of coastal pollution and
habitat degradation. Additionally, the program will provide coastal and
estuarine managers a better understanding of what tools are available,
how well they work, and how best to apply them to detect, prevent, and
reverse the impacts of coastal pollution and habitat degradation.
Funding Availability: Funding is contingent upon the availability
of Federal appropriations. NOAA's Estuarine Reserves Division
anticipates up to $5,232,000 will be available to fund a National
Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology Program under this
competition. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet
been appropriated for this program. In no event will NOAA or the
Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if
this program fails to receive funding or is cancelled because of other
agency priorities. There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be
available to make awards for all qualified projects. Publication of
this notice does not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to
obligate any available funds. If one incurs any costs prior to
receiving an award agreement signed by an authorized NOAA official, one
would do so solely at one's own risk of these costs not being included
under the award. Recipients and subrecipients are subject to all
Federal laws and agency policies, regulations and procedures applicable
to Federal financial assistance awards.
Statutory Authority: Section 310 of the Coastal Zone Management Act
of 1972, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1456c.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.419,
Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than
5 p.m. (EDT) on September 9, 2008. No facsimile or electronic mail
applications will be accepted.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Erica Seiden, 1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, SSMC4 10542, Silver
Spring, MD 20910. Facsimile transmissions and electronic mail
submission of full proposals will not be accepted.
Information Contacts: Technical Information: Erica Seiden, OCRM/ERD
Project Manager, Erica.Seiden@noaa.gov, 301-563-1172. Business
Management Information: Erica Seiden, OCRM/ERD Project Manager,
Erica.Seiden@noaa.gov, 301-563-1172.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are non-Federal institutions of
higher education, other non-profits, commercial organizations, and
state and local governments that possess the statutory authority to
receive financial assistance. Please note that: (1) The Office of Ocean
and Coastal Resource Management, Estuarine Reserves Division (OCRM/ERD)
will not fund any Federal Full Time Employee (FTE) salaries, but will
fund travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual personnel costs
associated with the proposed work. (2) 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. (3) OCRM/ERD will
accept proposals that include foreign researchers as collaborators with
a researcher who has met the above stated eligibility requirements.
Cost Sharing Requirements: None.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
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9. National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship
Program FY2009
Summary Description: The National Estuarine Research Reserve System
of NOAA announces the availability of graduate research fellowships.
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) 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 reflect regional differences and
to include a variety of ecosystem types in accordance with the
classification scheme of the national program as presented in 15 CFR
part 921. Each reserve supports a wide range of beneficial uses of
ecological, economic, recreational, and aesthetic values which are
dependent upon the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem. The sites
provide habitats for a wide range of ecologically and commercially
important species of fish, shellfish, birds, and other aquatic and
terrestrial wildlife. Each reserve has been designed to ensure its
effectiveness as a conservation unit and as a site for long-term
research and monitoring. As part of a national system, the reserves
collectively provide an excellent opportunity to address research
questions and estuarine management issues of national significance. For
detailed descriptions of the sites, refer to the NERR Web site at
http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/fellowship or contact the site staff.
Funding Availability: The Estuarine Reserves Division anticipates
that 25 Graduate Research Fellowships will be competitively awarded to
provide funding to qualified graduate students whose research occurs
within the boundaries of at least one reserve. Minority students are
encouraged to apply for these fellowships. The amount of the fellowship
is $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).
Statutory Authority: Section 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act
of 1972, as amended CZMA), 16 U.S.C. 1461, establishes the National
Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS). 16 U.S.C. 1461(e)(1)(B)
authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to any coastal
state or public or private person for purposes of supporting research
and monitoring within a National Estuarine Research Reserve that are
consistent with the research guidelines developed under subsection (c).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.420,
Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through
www.grants.gov no later than 11 p.m. (EST) November 1, 2008 or
postmarked no later than November 1, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: Alison Krepp, Graduate Research Fellowship Coordinator, NOAA
Estuarine Reserves Division, 1305 East West Highway, N/ORM 5, SSMC 4
Station 10503 Silver Spring MD 20910.
Information Contacts: For questions regarding the program and
application process, please contact Alison Krepp (301-713-3155 ext.
105) at NOAA/Estuarine Reserves Division, 1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM
5, SSMC 4, Station 10503, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or via e-mail:
Alison.Krepp@noaa.gov, or fax: 301-713-4012. The program Web site can
be accessed at http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/fellowship. If the Web page
does not provide sufficient information and Alison Krepp is
unavailable, please contact Erica Seiden at (301) 713-3155 ext. 172 or
erica.seiden@noaa.gov. For further information on specific research
opportunities at National Estuarine Research Reserves, contact the site
staff listed in Appendix I of the FFO.
Eligibility: Awards are normally made to the fellow's graduate
institution through the use of a grant. However, institutions eligible
to receive awards include institutions of higher education, other non-
profits, commercial organizations, and state and local governments. All
reserve staff are ineligible to submit an application for a fellowship
under this announcement. Funds are expected to be available on a
competitive basis to qualified graduate students for research within a
reserve(s) leading to a graduate degree. Applicants must be admitted to
or enrolled in a full-time master's or doctoral program at a U.S.
accredited university in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants
should have completed a majority of their graduate course work at the
beginning of their fellowship and have an approved thesis research
program. Minority students are encouraged to apply.
Cost Sharing Requirements: Requested federal funds must be matched
by at least 30 percent of the TOTAL cost, not the federal share, of the
project (i.e. $8,572 match for $20,000 in federal funds for a total
project cost of $28,572). Requested overhead costs and institutional
fees that do not qualify as direct costs under fellowship awards are
limited to 10% of the federal amount. Waived overhead costs may be used
as match.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.'' Applicants should contact their State Single Point of
Contact (SPOC) to find out about and comply with the State's process
under EO12372. The names and addresses of the SPOCs are listed in the
Office of Management and Budget's Web site at http://
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
10. National Estuarine Research Reserve Land Acquisition and
Construction Program FY 2009
Summary Description: This funding opportunity announces funding for
land acquisition/construction awards. 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 bio-geographic regions and to include a variety of
ecosystem types in accordance with the classification scheme of the
national program as presented in 15 CFR part 921. 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.
Funding Availability: This funding opportunity announces that
approximately $6.89 million may be available to designated reserve
agencies or universities through this announcement for fiscal year
2009, subject to availability of funding. It is anticipated that 5 to
23 total projects may be funded. Awards will be issued as competitive
grants. It is anticipated that the awards will run for up to two years.
In the past, funding for land acquisition/construction awards has
ranged in amount from approximately $50,000 to $3 million.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the NERR program is provided by
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.
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Application Deadline: Complete grant applications must be received
or postmarked by 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, November 30, 2008.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications must be submitted
through www.grants.gov, unless an applicant does not have Internet
access. In that case, hard copies with original signatures may be sent
to: NOS/OCRM/ERD, Nina Garfield, 1305 East-West Highway, Room 10505,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Information Contacts: Administrative and Technical questions
regarding the program and application process, please contact Nina
Garfield, program coordinator, at NOAA/Estuarine Reserves Division,
1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, SSMC4, Station 10505, Silver Spring, MD
20910 or via phone: 301-563-1171 ext. 171, e-mail: contact
Nina.Garfield@noaa.gov, or fax: 301-713-4363. The program Web site can
be accessed at http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/nerr.html. Other questions
should be directed to Nina Garfield of ERD at 301-563-1171 ext. 171, or
fax 301-713-4012, or via Internet at Nina.Garfield@noaa.gov or Laurie
McGilvray at (301) 713-3155 ext. 158, laurie.mcgilvray@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are NERR lead state agencies or
universities in coastal states. Eligible applicants should have
completed all requirements as stated in the NERRS regulations at Title
15--Commerce and Foreign Trade, Chapter IX--National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, Part 921--National
Estuarine Research Reserve System Regulations (15 CFR part 921) http://
nerrs.noaa.gov/Background_Regulations.html.
Cost Sharing Requirements: The amount of federal funds requested
must be matched by the applicant: 30 percent total project match for
construction awards and 50 percent total project match for land
acquisition awards. Cash or in-kind contributions directly benefiting
the project may be used to satisfy the matching requirements. If using
Reserve land acquisition banked match, a list of the banked match must
be included with the application. Applicants must identify all match
sources and amounts equal to that requested above.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.'' Applicants should contact their State Single Point of
Contact (SPOC) to find out about and comply with the States process
under EO12372. The names and addresses of the SPOCs are listed in the
Office of Management and Budgets Web site at http://www.whitehouse.gov/
omb/grants/spoc.html.
Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
1. Climate Program Office for FY 2009
Summary Description: NOAA'S Climate Mission Goal is to understand
climate variability and change to enhance society's ability to plan and
respond. The long-term climate efforts of NOAA are designed to develop
a predictive understanding of variability and change in the global
climate system, and to advance the application of this information in
climate-sensitive sectors through a suite of process research,
observations and modeling, and application and assessment activities.
The NOAA Climate Program Office coordinates climate activities across
all NOAA in fulfillment of NOAA's Climate Mission Goal. The Program
partners with Federal, academic, private, and international research
institutions and is a key contributing element of the U.S. Climate
Change Science Program (CCSP).
Funding Availability: In FY 2007, approximately $8M in first-year
funding was available for 94 new awards. Similar funds and number of
awards are anticipated in FY 2009. Please be advised that the number of
new awards and funding levels will depend upon the final FY 2009 budget
appropriations. It is anticipated that awards will be up to three years
in length and cost between $50,000 and $200,000 per year. Federal
funding for FY 2010 may be used to fund some awards submitted under
this Competition. Current or previous grantees are eligible to apply
for a new award that builds on, but does not replicate, activities
covered in the current or previous award. Current grantees should not
apply for supplementary funding through this announcement.
Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 47720(b), 15 U.S.C. 2904, 15 U.S.C.
2931-2934.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.431,
Climate and Atmospheric Research.
Application Deadline: Full applications for all Competitions must
be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time, October 9, 2008. Letters of Intent
for all Competitions, although not required, should be received by 5
p.m. Eastern Time, August 11, 2008. LOIs should be submitted by e-mail
to the identified Competition Manager.
Address for Submitting Proposals: 1. Letter of Intent Submission
LOIs should be submitted by e-mail to the identified NOAA Competition
Manager listed with each Competition in the Program Priorities section.
If an applicant does not have Internet access, LOI hard copies may be
sent to the Competition Managers. Hard copies should be sent to NOAA
Climate Program Office (R/CP1), SSMC3, Room 12112, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or faxed to 301-713-0518. Please allow
two weeks after receipt for a response. 2. Full Applications must be
submitted through www.grants.gov. If an applicant does not have
Internet access, the CPO Grants Manager Diane Brown should be contacted
by mail at NOAA Climate Program Office (R/CP1), SSMC3, Room 12112, 1315
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 for hard copy submission
instructions. Please allow two weeks after receipt for a response.
Information Contacts: Please visit the CPO Web site for further
information http://www.climate.noaa.gov/ or contact the CPO Grants
Manager, Diane Brown by mail (see Address above). Please allow up to
two weeks after receipt for a response.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international
organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal
agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance
under this notice.
Cost Sharing Requirements: None.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of federal
programs.
2. 2009 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics
Summary Description: The Graduate Fellowship Program generally
awards two new PhD fellowships each year to students who are interested
in careers related to the development and implementation of
quantitative methods for assessing the economics of the conservation
and management of living marine resources. Fellows will work on thesis
problems of public interest and relevance to NMFS under the guidance of
NMFS mentors at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. The
NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics meets NOAA's
Mission goal of ``Protect, Restore and Manage the Use of Coastal and
Ocean Resources Through Ecosystem-Based Management.''
Funding Availability: The NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship
Program in Marine Resource Economics
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expects to support two new fellowships for up to 2 years for each
fellowship.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the Resource Economics Graduate
Fellowship Program is provided by the following: 33 U.S.C. 1127(a).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 4 pm,
Eastern Time February 20, 2009 by the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO).
For applications submitted through www.grants.gov, a date and time
receipt indication is included and will be the basis of determining
timeliness. The State Sea Grant programs are encouraged to ask for
applications from fellowship applicants a month before the due date to
facilitate the entry of non-electronic applications into Grants.gov.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications from Sea Grant
programs must be submitted through www.grants.gov. Facsimile
transmission and electronic mail submission of applications will not be
accepted.
Information Contacts: Contact Miguel Lugo, National Sea Grant
College Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; tel:
(301) 734-1075; e-mail: Miguel.Lugo@noaa.gov.
Eligibility: Prospective Fellows must be United States citizens. At
the time of application, prospective Marine Resource Economics Fellows
must be admitted to a PhD degree program in natural resource economics
or a related field 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 by the institution of higher education,
which may be any such institution in the United States or its
territories.
Cost Sharing Requirements: Of the $38,500 award, 50 percent
($19,250) will be contributed by NMFS, 33 \1/3\ percent ($12,833) by
the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO), and 16 \2/3\ percent ($6,417) by
the institution of higher education as the required 50 percent match of
NSGO funds.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
3. 2009 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics
Summary Description: The Graduate Fellowship Program generally
awards two new PhD fellowships each year to students who are interested
in careers related to the development and implementation of
quantitative methods for assessing the economics of the conservation
and management of living marine resources. Fellows will work on thesis
problems of public interest and relevance to NMFS under the guidance of
NMFS mentors at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. The
NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics meets NOAA's Mission
goal of ``Protect, Restore and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean
Resources Through Ecosystem-Based Management.''
Funding Availability: The Graduate Fellowship Program awards at
least two new PhD fellowships each year to students who are interested
in careers related to the population dynamics of living marine
resources and the development and implementation of quantitative
methods for assessing their status. The award for each Fellowship,
contingent upon the availability of Federal funds, will be a multi-year
cooperative agreement in the amount of $38,500 per year for up to three
years. This involvement includes serving for 10-20 days aboard a
research or commercial vessel during a scientific survey or
experimental activity. Additionally, the Fellow may work on his/her
thesis research or related activity at a participating NMFS facility.
The Fellow's work will be overseen by a NMFS mentor who will provide
advice and guidance.
Statutory Authority: Authority for the Population Dynamics Graduate
Fellowship Program is provided by the following: 33 U.S.C. 1127(a).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 4 p.m.,
Eastern Time February 20, 2009 by the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO).
For applications submitted through Grants.gov APPLY, a date and time
receipt indication is included and will be the basis of determining
timeliness. The State Sea Grant programs are encouraged to ask for
applications from fellowship applicants a month before the due date to
facilitate the entry of non-electronic applications into Grants.gov.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Applications from Sea Grant
programs must be submitted through www.grants.gov. Facsimile
transmission and electronic mail submission of applications will not be
accepted.
Information Contacts: Contact Miguel Lugo, National Sea Grant
College Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; tel:
(301) 734-1075; e-mail: Miguel.Lugo@noaa.gov.
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 by the institution of higher education, which may be any such
institution in the United States or its territories.
Cost Sharing Requirements: Of the $38,500 award, 50 percent
($19,250) will be contributed by NMFS, 33 \1/3\ percent ($12,833) by
the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO), and 16 \2/3\ percent ($6,417) by
the institution of higher education as the required 50 percent match of
NSGO funds.
Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.
4. 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss Fellowship
Program)
Summary Description: This notice announces that applications may be
submitted for the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss
Fellowship). The Knauss Fellowship is a program initiated by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea
Grant Office (NSGO), in fulfilling its broad educational
responsibilities and legislative mandate of the Sea Grant Act, to
provide educational experience in the policies and processes of the
Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government to
graduate students in marine and aquatic-related fields. The Knauss
Fellowship meets NOAA's Mission goal of Protect, Restore and Manage the
Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources Through Ecosystem-Based Management.
Funding Availability: The SGCP program receives and administers the
overall cooperative agreement of $44,000 per student on behalf of each
Fellow selected from their program. Of this amount, the local Sea Grant
program provides $34,000 to each Fellow for stipend and living expenses
(per diem). $8,000 will be used to cover mandatory health insurance for
the
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Fellow and moving expenses. Any remaining funds of the $8,000 shall be
used for the fellow during the Fellowship year, first to satisfy
academic degree-related activities, and second for Fellowship-related
activities. Finally, up to $2,000 from the total $44,000 can be used to
cover placement week costs. Indirect costs are not allowable from the
Federal funds either for the Fellowships or for any costs associated
with the Fellowships, including the $2,000 budgeted for placement week.
These costs, though, can be denoted as matching funds. During the
Fellowship, the host may provide supplemental funds for work-related
travel by the Fellow. The SGCP awards 30-50 agreements each year. Not
less than 30 applicants will be selected, of which the selected
applicants assigned to the Congress maybe limited to 10.
Statutory Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1127(b).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.417, Sea
Grant Support.
Application Deadline: Applications from prospective fellows to the
State Sea Grant College Programs (SGCP) are due February 20, 2009.
Contact your state Sea Grant program (see IV.A. of the Federal Funding
Opportunity for program contact information) for information on
deadlines. Selected applications from the sponsoring SGCP are to be
received in the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) through Grants.gov no
later than 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 03, 2009. For
applications submitted through Grants.gov, a date and time receipt
indication is included and will be the basis of determining timeliness.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Eligible graduate students must
submit applications to the SGCP. The addresses and contact information
for each SGCP can be found at http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/
programsdirectors.html. The addresses can also be received from Miguel
Lugo, Knauss Fellowship Program Manager, National Sea Grant College
Program, 1315 East-West Highway, R/SG, Rm 11718, Silver Spring, MD
20910. After the State Sea Grant Program review, selected applications
from the sponsoring SGCP must be submitted through www.grants.gov. SGCP
without Internet access may send hard copy proposals to Miguel Lugo at
the above address.
Information Contacts: Contact Miguel Lugo, Knauss Fellowship
Program Manager, National Sea Grant College Program, 1315 East-West
Highway, R/SG, Rm 11718, Silver Spring, MD 20910; tel: (301) 734-1077
x1075.
Eligibility: Any student, regardless of citizenship, who, on
February 20, 2009, 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 the one-third required
cost share of the total cost of the award 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.
5. FY 2009 Joint Hurricane Testbed
Summary Description: The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
(OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is
soliciting LOIs (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. This notice describes opportunities and 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 period of the award is from one
to two years. This opportunity addresses the NOAA mission goal of
``Serving Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information.''
Funding Availability: The estimate for total JHT funding that will
be available in FY 2009 is $1,250,000, which will likely be used to
fund 10-15 new projects. Award amounts for previous JHT grants have
been mostly between $50,000 and $200,000 per year. A similar range is
expected for this announcement. Initial and renewal funding of any JHT
proposals is contingent upon availability of these funds. In no event
will NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal
preparation costs.
Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44720(b), 33 U.S.C. 883d.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.431,
Climate and Atmospheric Research.
Application Deadline: Letters of Intent (LOIs) submitted by
Principal Investigators (PIs) must be received no later than 5 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 31 July 2008. LOIs received after the
deadline will not be reviewed, but in such cases PIs are still
permitted to submit a full proposal. Response letters will be sent from
NOAA no later than 22 September 2008. Full proposals must be received
no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 30 October 2008.
Full proposals received after the deadline will not be considered for
funding.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Letters of Intent (LOs) should be
submitted to the JHT Director--Dr. Jiann-Gwo Jiing--preferably by e-
mail at: Jiann-Gwo.Jiing@noaa.gov. Those without e-mail access should
send a printed copy to: Dr. Jiann-Gwo Jiing, Director, Joint Hurricane
Testbed, Tropical Prediction Center, 11691 SW. 17th Street, Miami, FL
33165. Full proposal packages must be submitted through the
www.grants.gov Web site. For those without Internet access or for
federal agency submissions, hard copy proposal packages with original
signatures should be addressed to Dorothy Fryar, DOC/NOAA, Office of
Weather & Air Quality Research, Routing Code R/WA, 1315 East-West
Highway, Room 11209, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Ms. Fryar's phone number
is 301-734-1179.
Information Contacts: Please visit the Joint Hurricane Testbed Web
site for further information at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/jht/
index.shtml or contact Dr. Jiann-Gwo Jiing, Director, Joint Hurricane
Testbed, Tropical Prediction Center, 11691 SW. 17th Street, Miami, FL
33165, phone (305) 229-4443, or via e-mail at Jiann-Gwo.Jiing@noaa.gov.
Any technical questions addressed by Dr. Jiing (or his authorized
representative) about this JHT funding opportunity and the answers will
be posted on the JHT Web site.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign
governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian
tribal governments; and Federal agencies. Applications from non-Federal
and Federal applicants will be competed against each other.
Cost Sharing Requirements: No cost sharing is required under this
program.
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Intergovernmental Review: Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs.''
6. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Education
Summary Description: In prior years, OE has funded the development
of educational products to enable teachers to bring NOAA science into
classrooms throughout the country. With this announcement, OE is
seeking proposals that will facilitate the use of NOAA science in
formal and informal education environments by extending the use of
existing OE education products, located on its Web site http://
oceanexplorer.noaa.gov, in school districts and other learning centers
throughout the country. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals
to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http://
www.nrc.noaa.gov), to further ocean science education and ocean
literacy. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $300,000 will
be available through this Ocean Exploration Education announcement.
Only ocean education proposals will be funded, any other kind of
project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the
Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to
familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities.
Funding Availability: In anticipation of the FY09 President's
Budget, OE anticipates a total of approximately $300,000 will be
available through this Ocean Exploration Education announcement.
Depending on the quality and quantity of proposals received, a minimum
of six projects are expected to be funded, resulting in an average
award level of approximately $50,000. The OE Director may hold-over
select proposals submitted for 2009 funding for consideration in 2010.
The amount of funding available through this announcement is subject to
the final FY09 appropriation for Ocean Exploration. Publication of this
announcement does not obligate NOAA to fund any specific project or to
obligate all or any part of available funds. There is no guarantee that
sufficient funds will be available to initiate or continue research
activities where funding has been recommended by OE. The exact amount
of funds that OE may recommend be granted will be determined in pre-
award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives.
Future opportunities for submitting proposals may be available and will
depend on OE funding levels.
Statutory Authority: 33 U.S.C. 883d.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.460,
Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects.
Application Deadline: Completed pre-proposals are required for all
categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008.
Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October
21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be
considered.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Pre-proposal submissions can be
either by e-mail (preferred, send to (OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov) or by hard-
copy (see address below). If by e-mail, please put your last name in
the subject heading along with the words OE Pre-proposal, e.g., ``Smith
OE Pre-proposal.'' Adobe PDF format is preferred. No facsimile pre-
proposals will be accepted. Full proposal submissions must be through
Grants.gov, except for those non-Federal applicants without Internet
access and Federal applicants, who may submit hard copies to ATTN: Dr.
Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration &
Research, SSMC3, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring,
Maryland 20910. (see Address below.) No e-mail or facsimile proposal
submissions will be accepted.
Information Contacts: For further information contact the NOAA
Office of Ocean Exploration at (301) 734-1015 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. Inquiries can be mailed to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas
Alvarado, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration, 1315 East-West Highway,
SSMC3, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign
governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian
tribal governments; and Federal agencies. 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 SPOC's are listed in the
Office of Management and Budget's Web site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/
omb/grants/spoc.html.
7. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Marine Archaeology
Summary Description: Proposals for exploration and discovery of
significant maritime heritage sites are the priority. Submerged,
previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, and other maritime
cultural sites are typical focus subjects of the program. Proposals
will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching,
locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. This Announcement does not
invite proposals to support later phases of archaeological research,
such as intensive site excavations, and major conservation projects.
All applicants must convincingly describe: The archaeological
significance of their site(s), and their importance to human history;
how their research fits within the realm of exploration; why their
methodologies are innovative and make the most economical use of
current marine technology. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full
proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan
(http://www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document marine
archaeological resources. OE is seeking proposals for exploration and
discovery of significant maritime heritage sites, including submerged,
previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, aircraft, and other
maritime cultural sites. Competitive OE proposals will be bold,
innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach and objectives.
Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology:
searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. Marine
Archaeology projects may be conducted in any of the world's oceans,
coasts or Great Lakes regions, on any suitable platform, vessel or
other charter. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $400,000
will be available through this announcement. Only marine archaeology
proposals will be funded. Any other kind of project will not be
reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer
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Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves
with past and present OE-funded activities. Background on how to apply
and the required proposal cover sheets are accessible through the OE
Office Web site at http://www.explore.noaa.gov/opportunity/
welcome.html. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAAs
mission support goal of: Ecosystems--Protect, Restore, and Manage Use
of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management. Full
proposal submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted
through Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet
access may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal
Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th
Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No E-mail or
facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted.
Funding Availability: In anticipation of the FY09 President's
Budget, OE anticipates a total of approximately $400,000 will be
available through this announcement for Marine Archaeology. OE
anticipates supporting approximately four awards through this
solicitation, averaging $100,000. The OE Director may hold-over select
proposals submitted for 2009 funding for consideration in 2010. The
amount of funding available through this announcement is subject to the
final FY09 appropriation for Ocean Exploration. Publication of this
announcement does not obligate NOAA to fund any specific project or to
obligate all or any part of available funds. There is no guarantee that
sufficient funds will be available to initiate or continue research
activities where funding has been recommended by OE. The exact amount
of funds that OE may recommend be granted will be determined in pre-
award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives.
Future opportunities for submitting proposals may be available and will
depend on OE funding levels.
Statutory Authority: 33 U.S.C. 883d.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.460,
Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects.
Application Deadline: Completed pre-proposals are required for all
categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008.
Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October
21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be
considered.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Pre-proposal submissions can be
either by E-mail (preferred, send to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov) or by hard-
copy (send three copies to the mailing address below). If by E-mail,
please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words
OER Pre-proposal, e.g., ``Smith OER Pre-proposal.'' Adobe PDF format is
preferred. No facsimile pre-proposals will be accepted. Full proposal
submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through
Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access
may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal
Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th
Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No E-mail or
facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted.
Information Contacts: For further information contact the NOAA
Office of Ocean Exploration at (301) 734-1015 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. Inquiries can be mailed to ATTN: Dr. Nicolas
Alvarado (Proposal Manager), NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration, 1315
East-West Highway, SSMC3, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign
governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian
tribal governments; and Federal agencies. 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 SPOC's are listed in the
Office of Management and Budget's Web site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/
omb/grants/spoc.html.
8. FY 2009 Ocean Exploration Omnibus--Ocean Exploration
Summary Description: OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals
to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http://
www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known
and unknown areas of the ocean and Great Lakes through
interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge
of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, and biological
resources. Competitive OE proposals will be bold, innovative and
interdisciplinary in their approach to Ocean Exploration. NOAA OE
anticipates a total of approximately $1,400,000 including costs for
ship and submersible assets will be available through this
announcement. Only exploratory proposals will be funded, any other kind
of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the
Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to
familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities.
Background on how to apply and the required proposal cover sheets are
accessible through the OE Office Web site at http://
www.explore.noaa.gov. 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. Pre-proposal submissions can be either by E-mail
(preferred, send to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov or by hard-copy (send three
copies to the mailing address below). If by E-mail, please put your
last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal,
e.g., ``Smith OER Pre-proposal.'' Adobe PDF format is preferred. No
facsimile pre-proposals will be accepted. Full proposal submissions for
non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. Federal
applicants or applicants without Internet access may submit hard-copies
to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean
Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. No E-mail or facsimile full proposal
submissions will be accepted.
Funding Availability: In anticipation of the FY09 President's
Budget, OE anticipates a total of approximately $1,400,000 will be
available through this announcement. Depending on the quality and
quantity of proposals received, OE anticipates supporting approximately
4 awards through this solicitation, resulting in an average
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award level of approximately $350,000. The OE Director may hold-over
select proposals submitted for 2009 funding for consideration in 2010.
The amount of funding available through this announcement is subject to
the final FY09 appropriation for Ocean Exploration. Publication of this
announcement does not obligate NOAA to fund any specific project or to
obligate all or any part of available funds. There is no guarantee that
sufficient funds will be available to initiate or continue research
activities where funding has been recommended by OE. The exact amount
of funds that OE may recommend be granted will be determined in pre-
award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives.
Future opportunities for submitting proposals may be available and will
depend on OE funding levels.
Statutory Authority: 33 U.S.C. 883d.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 11.460,
Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects.
Application Deadline: Completed pre-proposals are required for all
categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008.
Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October
21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be
considered.
Address for Submitting Proposals: Pre-proposal submissions can be
either by E-mail (preferred, send to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov or by hard-
copy (send three copies to the mailing address below). If by E-mail,
please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words
OER Pre-proposal, e.g., ``Smith OER Pre-proposal.'' Adobe PDF format is
preferred. No facsimile pre-proposals will be accepted. Full proposal
submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through
Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access
may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal
Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th
Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. No E-mail
or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted.
Information Contacts: For further information contact the NOAA
Office of Ocean Exploration at (301) 734-1015 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. Inquiries can be mailed to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas
Alvarado (Proposal Manager) NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration 1315 East-
West Highway SSMC3, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign
governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian
tribal governments; and Federal agencies. 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 SPOC's are listed in the
Office of Management and Budget's Web site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/
omb/grants/spoc.html.
IV. NOAA Non-Competitive Project
The following entry provides the description and requirements of
NOAA's noncompetitive project.
1. 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 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 two 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 Availabilty: Approximately $600,000 may be available in FY
2009 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, 301-734-1007 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; on 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 2009 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
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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, NEPA Questionnaire, http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/
questionnaire.pdf, and the Council on Environmental Quality
implementation regulations, http://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 feasible measures to
reduce or avoid any identified adverse environmental impacts of their
proposal. The failure to do so shall be grounds for not 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 a
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 the 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 February 11, 2008 (73 FR 7696) 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, 424A, 424B, 424C, 424D, and SF-LLL has been approved by OMB under
the respective control numbers 4040-0004, 0348-0044, 4040-0007, 0348-
0041, 4040-0009, and 0348-0046. 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
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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: July 3, 2008.
Dan Clever,
Deputy Director, Acquisition and Grants Office, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
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