This department is offering the Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) grant to improve the management of mesophotic coral ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean. The grant aims to synthesize existing information, analyze threats, develop management options, and identify research gaps. The funding, subject to the availability of Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations, will support one to two projects for up to 3 years with a budget of $500,000 each for Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, or one project with a budget of $750,000 for a U.S. Caribbean-wide project. Applications are to be submitted through Grants.gov before the closing date on Sep 28, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 101173
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2012-2003025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.478 — Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research_Coastal Ocean Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 750,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments, commercial organizations, US Territories and Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to receive financial assistance. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the CSCOR programs. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | The purpose of this document is to advise the public thatNOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting proposals under the Regional Ecosystem PredictionProgram: From Science to Management for a project to synthesize existing information onmesophotic coral ecosystems within the U.S. Caribbean, describe linkages to resourcemanagement responsibilities, analyze both known and potential threats to MCEs, and developviable options for managing them, as well as identify gaps in information for future research.This information will be used to improve the ability of resource managers to proactively developstrategies to protect poorly understood mesophotic coral ecosystems, including coastal andmarine spatial planning and the siting of marine protected areas and marine protected areanetworks for shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems. Funding is contingent upon theavailability of Fiscal Year 2012 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that finalrecommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by early Calendar Year2012, and that any project funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2012 startdate. One to two projects are expected to be supported for up to 3 years in duration with abudget of approximately $500,000 for projects focused solely on Puerto Rico or the U.S. VirginIslands; or one project of up to 3 years in duration with a budget of approximately $750,000 for aU.S. Caribbean-wide project (excluding Navassa Island).”Electronic Access: Background information about the NCCOS/CSCOR efforts can be found atwww.cop.noaa.gov. Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov.) |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Jun 23, 2011 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.478 |
| Competition ID: | 2236303 |
| Competition Title: | Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mes |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00060830 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Kimberly Puglise |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] CD511 Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Agency Contact Information: | Who Can Apply: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.478 | 2236303 | Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mes | PKG00060830 | Jun 23, 2011 | Sep 28, 2011 | View | Kimberly Puglise | Organization Applicants |