The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) offers the Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) grant to support projects that enhance research and development of U.S. marine fishery resources. Projects aim to address priority activities outlined in the NMFS Strategic Plan, such as rebuilding over-fished marine fisheries and conserving protected species. Funding priorities are determined in collaboration with experts and NMFS officials, with no bias towards project duration. Applicants can leverage the Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process for long-term planning. The deadline for submissions is October 2, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 258831
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2015-2004143 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.433 — Marine Fisheries Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 02, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 01, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $525,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | The Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) is a competitive Federal assistance program that funds projects seeking to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources through cooperative efforts involving the best research and management talents to accomplish priority activities. Projects funded under MARFIN provide answers for fishery needs covered by the NMFS Strategic Plan, available from National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), particularly those goals relating to: rebuilding over-fished marine fisheries, maintaining currently productive fisheries, and integrating conservation of protected species and fisheries management. Funding priorities for MARFIN are formulated from recommendations received from non-scientific and technical experts and from NMFS research and operations officials.
With the long-term planning capabilities available through the Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, the priorities are selected to coordinate assessment needs with this solicitation. There is no preference between short-term and long-term projects. |
| 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 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.433 |
| Competition ID: | 2488293 |
| Competition Title: | Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00200266 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 02, 2014 |
| Closing Date: | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Robert Sadler, |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual 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: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.433 | 2488293 | Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) | PKG00200266 | Jul 02, 2014 | Oct 02, 2014 | View | Robert Sadler, | Organization and Individual Applicants |