The NOAA Marine Debris Program is offering grants to conduct research on ecological risks associated with marine debris, debris exposure levels, and the fate of marine debris in nearshore environments. Projects must be hypothesis-driven and focus on scientific exploration. Funding of up to $1.5 million is available through cooperative agreements, with typical awards ranging from $150,000 to $250,000. Applications should not focus on outreach, education, or debris removal. The closing date for this grant opportunity is December 19, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 289016
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ORR-2017-2005063 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2017 Marine Debris Research |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
Assistance Listings: | 11.999 — Marine Debris Program |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2016 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 19, 2016 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 19, 2016 |
Archive Date: | Jan 18, 2017 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with the Marine Debris Act, eligible applicants are state, local, and tribal governments whose activities affect research or regulation of marine debris and any institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, or commercial (for-profit) organization with expertise in a field related to marine debris. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Interested federal agencies may collaborate with eligible applicants but may not receive funds through this competition. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
Description: | The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP), authorized in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958), provides funding to support eligible organizations to conduct research directly related to marine debris through field, laboratory, and modeling experiments. Funding for this purpose comes through the NOAA Marine Debris Program as appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service. The MDP invites applications requesting funding for research that explores the ecological risk associated with marine debris, determines debris exposure levels, and examines the fate and transport of marine debris in nearshore, coastal environments. Projects may address one or more of these research priorities and should be original, hypothesis-driven projects that have not previously been addressed to scientific standards. Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements. Funding of up to $1,500,000 is expected to be available for Marine Debris Research grants in FY2017. Typical awards will range from $150,000 – $250,000. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 appropriations.
This is not a request for project proposals that address outreach, education, or removal of marine debris. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tom Barry
tom.barry@noaa.gov 240-533-0425 Email:tom.barry@noaa.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 289016 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NOS-ORR-2017-2005063 Full Announcement.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Tom Barry tom.barry@noaa.gov 240-533-0425 Email: tom.barry@noaa.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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11.999 | 2622860 | FY2017 Marine Debris Research Grants | PKG00228107 | Sep 20, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289016 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289016 Project-1.1.pdf
289016 CD511-1.1.pdf
289016 Budget-1.1.pdf
289016 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289016 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
289016 Other-1.1.pdf
289016 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf