Opportunity ID: 349284

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997
Funding Opportunity Title: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant
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: 40
Assistance Listings: 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Oct 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 12, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 19, 2023
Archive Date: Nov 11, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
Individuals
Small businesses
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is directed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals and the health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is administered by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators to provide for: (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals; (B) responses to marine mammal stranding events that require emergency assistance; (C) the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded marine mammals for scientific research or assessments regarding marine mammal health; (D) facility operating costs that are Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 56 directly related to activities described in (A), (B), or (C); and (E) development of stranding network capacity, including training for emergency response, where facilities do not exist or are sparse.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Artie Wong

arthur.wong@noaa.gov

(301) 427-8454
Email:arthur.wong@noaa.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
To add Competition ID Oct 10, 2023
Adding Competition ID. Jul 14, 2023
Close date changed from October 12, 2023 to October 19, 2023. Jul 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997
Funding Opportunity Title: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant
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: 40
Assistance Listings: 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Oct 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 12, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 19, 2023
Archive Date: Nov 11, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
Individuals
Small businesses
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is directed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals and the health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is administered by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators to provide for: (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals; (B) responses to marine mammal stranding events that require emergency assistance; (C) the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded marine mammals for scientific research or assessments regarding marine mammal health; (D) facility operating costs that are Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 56 directly related to activities described in (A), (B), or (C); and (E) development of stranding network capacity, including training for emergency response, where facilities do not exist or are sparse.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Artie Wong

arthur.wong@noaa.gov

(301) 427-8454
Email:arthur.wong@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997
Funding Opportunity Title: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant
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: 40
Assistance Listings: 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Oct 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 19, 2023
Archive Date: Nov 11, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Individuals
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is directed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals and the health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is administered by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators to provide for: (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals; (B) responses to marine mammal stranding events that require emergency assistance; (C) the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded marine mammals for scientific research or assessments regarding marine mammal health; (D) facility operating costs that are Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 56 directly related to activities described in (A), (B), or (C); and (E) development of stranding network capacity, including training for emergency response, where facilities do not exist or are sparse.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Artie Wong

arthur.wong@noaa.gov

(301) 427-8454
Email:arthur.wong@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997
Funding Opportunity Title: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant
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: 40
Assistance Listings: 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jul 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 16, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 19, 2023
Archive Date: Nov 11, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Individuals
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is directed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals and the health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is administered by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators to provide for: (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals; (B) responses to marine mammal stranding events that require emergency assistance; (C) the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded marine mammals for scientific research or assessments regarding marine mammal health; (D) facility operating costs that are Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 56 directly related to activities described in (A), (B), or (C); and (E) development of stranding network capacity, including training for emergency response, where facilities do not exist or are sparse.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Artie Wong

arthur.wong@noaa.gov

(301) 427-8454
Email:arthur.wong@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997
Funding Opportunity Title: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant
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: 40
Assistance Listings: 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jul 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jul 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 12, 2023
Archive Date: Nov 11, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Individuals
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is directed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals and the health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is administered by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators to provide for: (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals; (B) responses to marine mammal stranding events that require emergency assistance; (C) the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded marine mammals for scientific research or assessments regarding marine mammal health; (D) facility operating costs that are Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 56 directly related to activities described in (A), (B), or (C); and (E) development of stranding network capacity, including training for emergency response, where facilities do not exist or are sparse.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Artie Wong

arthur.wong@noaa.gov

(301) 427-8454
Email:arthur.wong@noaa.gov

Folder 349284 Full Announcement-NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997 -> NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2007997 Full NOFO.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Artie Wong
arthur.wong@noaa.gov
(301) 427-8454
Email: arthur.wong@noaa.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
11.439 PKG00282557 Jul 14, 2023 Oct 19, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

349284 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

349284 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

349284 CD511-1.1.pdf

349284 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

349284 SF424B-1.1.pdf

349284 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

349284 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

349284 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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