The NOAA Department is offering the FY 17 Cooperative Research Program (CRP) grant to enhance collaboration between fisheries researchers, state agencies, universities, and the U.S. fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean regions. This grant aims to involve commercial and recreational fishermen in collecting essential fisheries data to support management decisions. By fostering partnerships, the program aligns with NOAA’s goal of protecting and managing coastal and ocean resources through an ecosystem-based approach. The closing date for applications is September 1, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285525
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2017-2004940 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 17 Cooperative Research Program (CRP) |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the CRP is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.
Applicants who are not commercial or recreational fisherman must have commercial or recreational fishermen participating in their project. There must be a written agreement with a fisherman describing the involvement in the project activity and the estimated dollar amount to be provided to that fisherman in compensation for his involvement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects seeking to improve and strengthen the relationship between fisheries researchers from NMFS, state fishery agencies, and universities and the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial) in the Gulf of Mexico (FL, AL, MS, LA, TX), South Atlantic (FL, NC, SC, GA) and Caribbean (USVI and Puerto Rico). The program bolsters partnerships by providing a way for involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental fisheries information in support of management and regulatory options. This program addresses NOAA’s mission to “Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management.” |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dax Ruiz
State/Federal Liaison Branch (727) 824-5324 Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov Email:Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 285525 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NMFS-SE-2017-2004940 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dax Ruiz State/Federal Liaison Branch (727) 824-5324 Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov Email: Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.454 | 2609136 | FY17 Cooperative Research Program | PKG00225052 | Jun 28, 2016 | Sep 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
285525 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
285525 Project-1.1.pdf
285525 CD511-1.1.pdf
285525 Budget-1.1.pdf
285525 SF424B-1.1.pdf
285525 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
285525 Other-1.1.pdf
285525 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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