NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2012

The NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program (ROPFP) in FY2012 aims to support Regional Ocean Partnerships in advancing National Ocean Policy priorities, including Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning efforts. The funding supports activities that contribute to ROP priorities and the CMSP Framework, as well as ROP Development and Governance Support. Eligible entities such as regional partnerships, tribal and government institutions, and non-profit organizations can apply for approximately $3,000,000 in funding. Proposals must be submitted by April 2, 2012, with a project start date of October 1, 2012. The program operates under the Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1456c (Technical Assistance).

Opportunity ID: 145673

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	NOAA-NOS-CSC-2012-2003280
Funding Opportunity Title::	NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2012 Funding Competition
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Environment
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	13
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	11.473 — Coastal Services Center
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Feb 23, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 02, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 02, 2012
Archive Date::	May 02, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 3,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

All state, local, territory and tribal governments, institutions of higher learning, non-profit and for-profit organizations that may receive and expend Federal funds as legal entities are eligible to apply. As defined at 15 CFR 24.3, local government means a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority (including any public and Indian housing agency under the United States Housing Act of 1937), school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a non-profit corporation under State law), any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government.
Please note the requirement detailed in Section III.C for demonstration of involvement and endorsement with the relevant ROP on projects and funding amounts proposed for non tribal applicants. Proposals endorsed by both the ROP and the federally recognized tribes within the region will be eligible to compete for all of the funding available through this competition.
Federal agencies and employees are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners. If Federal agencies are collaborators, applicants should provide detail on the level of Federal engagement in the application. Examples might include, but are not limited to, providing additional funding, in-kind services, or serving in a review capacity.
The lead applicant on any proposal will be responsible for ensuring that allocated funds are used for the purposes of, and in a manner consistent with, this program, including any funds awarded to an eligible sub-awardee.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Department of Commerce
Description::	The purpose of this document is to advise eligible regional ocean partnerships, tribal governments and state, local, and territory governments, institutions of higher learning, and non-profit and for-profit organizations (requirements described in full announcement) that NOAA is soliciting proposals for competitive funding for Regional Ocean Partnerships that include National Ocean Policy (NOP) priorities including regional Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) efforts. The Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program (ROPFP) will support two categories of activities: 1) Activities that contribute to achieving the priorities identified by Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) while also advancing NOP priorities including the national CMSP Framework; and 2) ROP Development and Governance Support for operations and administration of existing ROPs, and for start-up costs of those regions beginning ROPs. Eligible entities must submit to NOAA full proposals on or before April 2, 2012 in order to participate in this Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 funding opportunity. Total anticipated funding is approximately $3,000,000 and is subject to the availability of FY 2012 appropriations. Additional funds from NOAA or other Federal agencies may be used for FY 2012 or multi-year awards from this competition. The start date on proposals should be October 1, 2012. Statutory authority for this program is provided under Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1456c (Technical Assistance).
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:	11.473
Competition ID:	2267123
Competition Title:	NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2012 Funding Competition
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00099010
Opening Date:	Feb 23, 2012
Closing Date:	Apr 02, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	For administrative questions, contact James Lewis Free, NOAA CSC; 2234 South Hobson Avenue, Room B-119; Charleston, South Carolina 29405-2413, phone 843-740-1185, fax 843-740-1224, e-mail James.L.Free@noaa.gov . For technical questions regarding this announcement, contact Rebecca Smyth, phone 510-251-8324, e-mail Rebecca.Smyth@noaa.gov . To obtain a copy of the Final Recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, please refer to http://www.whitehouse.gov/files/documents/OPTF_FinalRecs.pdf .
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]

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