NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research is offering a funding opportunity to enhance ocean exploration by exploring deep marine environments, discovering submerged marine heritage sites, and developing innovative technologies for ocean exploration. The grant aims to advance scientific knowledge of the ocean’s physical, geological, chemical, biological, and archaeological environments, in line with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan. Approximately $3,000,000 is available for this opportunity, excluding ship time on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. Eligible applicants include various institutions and federal agencies with the statutory authority. The grant supports travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual personnel costs for proposed work, promoting diversity and encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
Opportunity ID: 295442
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2018-2005296 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration FY 2018 Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.011 — Ocean Exploration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 07, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; for-profit organizations; and U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge of the unknown or poorly known areas of the ocean. This entails identifying, describing and creating baseline characterizations of new ocean habitats, marine resources and/or processes. In this Announcement, OER is seeking proposals focused on three topics including: 1. Exploration of the deep marine environments in the US EEZ and US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of the Gulf of Mexico; 2. Discovery and exploration of prehistorically and historically significant submerged marine heritage sites in the Gulf of Mexico within the US EEZ and the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); and 3. Novel or innovative technologies and methodologies that could increase the pace and scope of ocean exploration, especially exploration of deep environments including the water column and archaeological sites.For themes 1 and 2, OER will not entertain proposals outside the US EEZ and the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico. Proposals that combine more than one of these exploration topics are encouraged. All correspondence regarding this FFO must be sent to the email: oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov Applicants are required to submit pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals that support OER’s exploration mission. OER’s overarching objective is to investigate and document poorly known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean’s physical, geological, chemical, biological, and archaeological environments. OER’s mission is compliant with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.performance.noaa.gov/ngsp/) which outlines NOAA goals of Science, Service and Stewardship. Findings from projects and expeditions are anticipated to result in new baseline characterizations; provide better scientific understanding of the processes on US continental margins; offer new insights into climate variability and marine ecosystems; reveal new or unconventional energy, mineral, biological, and/or archaeological resources; help identify hazards resulting from extreme events such as submarine volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis; and deliver technology advancements (platforms, sensors, methodologies, etc.) that will increase observational capabilities of the ocean. In FY18, OER anticipates availability of approximately $3,000,000 for this Funding Opportunity (this amount includes of costs for any required ship and/or submersible assets). Note: Ship time on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will not be funded through this announcement. Background information on how to apply and other informational documents are accessible through the OER Office Website: http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/what-we-do/funding-opportunities.html. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; for-profit organizations; state, local, and tribal governments, as well as U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work may also apply and must agree to take FY2018 funding for proposed projects. Federal and state agencies are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners from a non-federal/non-state eligible entity. For the purpose of this opportunity, the buying of ship time and/or other ocean data collection platform support (remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, etc.) is considered a rental cost and therefore not included in Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC). OER funding will not be provided to hire and/or fund the salaries and associated overhead costs of any permanent federal or state government employee. OER will not pay Facilities and Administrative (F&A or “overhead”) fees to federal and state agencies for subawards such as ship time or other ocean data collection platform support. Federal and state award recipients may use funding to cover travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed work. Foreign researchers may participate by submitting a subaward through collaboration with an eligible U.S. entity. The DOC and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to this Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity. 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 applications involving any of the above institutions to apply. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
OER FFO 2018, SSMC3, Rm 10316, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301) 734-1014 Email:oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changes to the "Description" language. | Jul 14, 2017 | |
| Jul 14, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2018-2005296 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration FY 2018 Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.011 — Ocean Exploration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 07, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; for-profit organizations; and U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge of the unknown or poorly known areas of the ocean. This entails identifying, describing and creating baseline characterizations of new ocean habitats, marine resources and/or processes. In this Announcement, OER is seeking proposals focused on three topics including: 1. Exploration of the deep marine environments in the US EEZ and US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of the Gulf of Mexico; 2. Discovery and exploration of prehistorically and historically significant submerged marine heritage sites in the Gulf of Mexico within the US EEZ and the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); and 3. Novel or innovative technologies and methodologies that could increase the pace and scope of ocean exploration, especially exploration of deep environments including the water column and archaeological sites.For themes 1 and 2, OER will not entertain proposals outside the US EEZ and the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico. Proposals that combine more than one of these exploration topics are encouraged. All correspondence regarding this FFO must be sent to the email: oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov Applicants are required to submit pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals that support OER’s exploration mission. OER’s overarching objective is to investigate and document poorly known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean’s physical, geological, chemical, biological, and archaeological environments. OER’s mission is compliant with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.performance.noaa.gov/ngsp/) which outlines NOAA goals of Science, Service and Stewardship. Findings from projects and expeditions are anticipated to result in new baseline characterizations; provide better scientific understanding of the processes on US continental margins; offer new insights into climate variability and marine ecosystems; reveal new or unconventional energy, mineral, biological, and/or archaeological resources; help identify hazards resulting from extreme events such as submarine volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis; and deliver technology advancements (platforms, sensors, methodologies, etc.) that will increase observational capabilities of the ocean. In FY18, OER anticipates availability of approximately $3,000,000 for this Funding Opportunity (this amount includes of costs for any required ship and/or submersible assets). Note: Ship time on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will not be funded through this announcement. Background information on how to apply and other informational documents are accessible through the OER Office Website: http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/what-we-do/funding-opportunities.html. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; for-profit organizations; state, local, and tribal governments, as well as U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work may also apply and must agree to take FY2018 funding for proposed projects. Federal and state agencies are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners from a non-federal/non-state eligible entity. For the purpose of this opportunity, the buying of ship time and/or other ocean data collection platform support (remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, etc.) is considered a rental cost and therefore not included in Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC). OER funding will not be provided to hire and/or fund the salaries and associated overhead costs of any permanent federal or state government employee. OER will not pay Facilities and Administrative (F&A or “overhead”) fees to federal and state agencies for subawards such as ship time or other ocean data collection platform support. Federal and state award recipients may use funding to cover travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed work. Foreign researchers may participate by submitting a subaward through collaboration with an eligible U.S. entity. The DOC and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to this Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity. 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 applications involving any of the above institutions to apply. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
OER FFO 2018, SSMC3, Rm 10316, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301) 734-1014 Email:oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2018-2005296 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration FY 2018 Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.011 — Ocean Exploration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 07, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; for-profit organizations; and U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge of the unknown or poorly known areas of the ocean. This entails identifying, describing and creating baseline characterizations of new ocean habitats, marine resources and/or processes. In this Announcement, OER is seeking proposals focused on three topics including: 1. Exploration of the deep marine environments in the US EEZ and US Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) of the Gulf of Mexico; 2. Discovery and exploration of prehistorically and historically significant submerged marine heritage sites in the Gulf of Mexico within the US EEZ and the US Extended Continental Shelf(ECS); and 3. Novel or innovative technologies and methodologies that could increase the pace and scope of ocean exploration, especially exploration of deep environments including the water column and archaeological sites. For themes 1 and 2, OER will not entertain proposals outside the US EEZ and the US Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) in the Gulf of Mexico. Proposals that combine more than one of these exploration topics are encouraged. All correspondence regarding this FFO must be sent to the email: oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov Applicants are required to submit pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals that support OER’s exploration mission. OER’s overarching objective is to investigate and document poorly known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean’s physical, geological, chemical, biological, and archaeological environments. OER’s mission is compliant with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.performance.noaa.gov/ngsp/) which outlines NOAA goals of Science, Service and Stewardship. Findings from projects and expeditions are anticipated to result in new baseline characterizations; provide better scientific understanding of the processes on US continental margins; offer new insights into climate variability and marine ecosystems; reveal new or unconventional energy, mineral, biological, and/or archaeological resources; help identify hazards resulting from extreme events such as submarine volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis; and deliver technology advancements (platforms, sensors, methodologies, etc.) that will increase observational capabilities of the ocean. In FY18, OER anticipates availability of approximately $3,000,000 for this Funding Opportunity (this amount includes of costs for any required ship and/or submersible assets). Note: Ship time on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will not be funded through this announcement. Background information on how to apply and other informational documents are accessible through the OER Office Website: http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/what-we-do/funding-opportunities.html. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; for-profit organizations; state, local, and tribal governments, as well as U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work may also apply and must agree to take FY2018 funding for proposed projects. Federal and state agencies are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners from a non-federal/non-state eligible entity. For the purpose of this opportunity, the buying of ship time and/or other ocean data collection platform support (remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, etc.) is considered a rental cost and therefore not included in Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC). OER funding will not be provided to hire and/or fund the salaries and associated overhead costs of any permanent federal or state government employee. OER will not pay Facilities and Administrative (F&A or “overhead”) fees to federal and state agencies for subawards such as ship time or other ocean data collection platform support. Federal and state award recipients may use funding to cover travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed work. Foreign researchers may participate by submitting a subaward through collaboration with an eligible U.S. entity. The DOC and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to this Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity. 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 applications involving any of the above institutions to apply. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
OER FFO 2018, SSMC3, Rm 10316, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301) 734-1014 Email:oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 295442 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FAQ-2018OERFFOAnnouncement.pdf
Folder 295442 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-OAR-OER-2018-2005296 Full Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research OER FFO 2018, SSMC3, Rm 10316, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301) 734-1014 Email: oer.ffo2018@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.011 | 2675443 | Ocean Exploration FY 2018 Funding Opportunity | PKG00233740 | Jul 12, 2017 | Dec 08, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295442 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295442 Project-1.1.pdf
295442 CD511-1.1.pdf
295442 Budget-1.1.pdf
295442 SF424B-1.1.pdf
295442 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
295442 Other-1.1.pdf
295442 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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