Opportunity ID: 335242

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2022-2006947
Funding Opportunity Title: 2022/2023 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Funding Opportunity Description: NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) proposals to use scallop RSA quota reserved by the Council to fund scallop research endeavors through the 2022/2023 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement.

New Program Requirements and Content

Section IV.B – Content and Form of Application has been revised from previous years. There are additional application submission requirements that must be met. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer.

Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the Program Officer.

Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 11, 2021
Last Updated Date: Aug 11, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 22, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 22, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 21, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
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: 1. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management (RFM) Council, including Council members, are ineligible to submit an application under this program. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA Program. 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 proposals involving any of the above institutions.3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) proposals to use scallop RSA quota reserved by the Council to fund scallop research endeavors through the 2022/2023 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement.

New Program Requirements and Content

Section IV.B – Content and Form of Application has been revised from previous years. There are additional application submission requirements that must be met. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer.  

Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the Program Officer.

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

Jonathon Peros

New England Fishery Management Council Phone 978-465-0492 (ext. 117)

Fax (978) 465-3116

jperos@nefmc.org

Ryan Silva

NMFS

55 Great Republic Drive

Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone at 978-281-9326

ryan.silva@noaa.gov
Email:ryan.silva@noaa.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Aug 11, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2022-2006947
Funding Opportunity Title: 2022/2023 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Funding Opportunity Description: NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) proposals to use scallop RSA quota reserved by the Council to fund scallop research endeavors through the 2022/2023 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement.

New Program Requirements and Content

Section IV.B – Content and Form of Application has been revised from previous years. There are additional application submission requirements that must be met. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer.

Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the Program Officer.

Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 11, 2021
Last Updated Date: Aug 11, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 22, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 22, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 21, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
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: 1. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management (RFM) Council, including Council members, are ineligible to submit an application under this program. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA Program. 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 proposals involving any of the above institutions.3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) proposals to use scallop RSA quota reserved by the Council to fund scallop research endeavors through the 2022/2023 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement.

New Program Requirements and Content

Section IV.B – Content and Form of Application has been revised from previous years. There are additional application submission requirements that must be met. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer.  

Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the Program Officer.

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

Jonathon Peros

New England Fishery Management Council Phone 978-465-0492 (ext. 117)

Fax (978) 465-3116

jperos@nefmc.org

Ryan Silva

NMFS

55 Great Republic Drive

Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone at 978-281-9326

ryan.silva@noaa.gov
Email:ryan.silva@noaa.gov

Folder 335242 Full Announcement-Full Announcement PDF -> NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2022-2006947 NOFO Report.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jonathon Peros
New England Fishery Management Council Phone 978-465-0492 (ext. 117)
Fax (978) 465-3116
jperos@nefmc.org

Ryan Silva
NMFS
55 Great Republic Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone at 978-281-9326
ryan.silva@noaa.gov
Email: ryan.silva@noaa.gov

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
11.454 2983029 2022/2023 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside PKG00268539 Aug 11, 2021 Oct 22, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

335242 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

335242 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

335242 CD511-1.1.pdf

335242 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

335242 SF424B-1.1.pdf

335242 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

335242 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

335242 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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