The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is offering the Cooperative Research Program (CRP) grant to fund projects that strengthen the relationship between fisheries researchers (from NMFS, state agencies, and universities) and the U.S. fishing industry, including both recreational and commercial sectors. This grant is for fostering partnerships by actively involving commercial and recreational fishermen in collecting essential fisheries information. The program aims to improve data collection vital for management and regulatory options, aligning with NOAA’s mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources through an ecosystem approach. Eligible projects focus on regions including the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean.
Opportunity ID: 335297
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2022-2006998 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY22 Cooperative Research Program (CRP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 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." |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 12, 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: | 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. |
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 335297 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NMFS-SE-2022-2006998 NOFO 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 | 2999220 | FY22 Cooperative Research Program (CRP) | PKG00268554 | Aug 12, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335297 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
335297 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335297 CD511-1.1.pdf
335297 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335297 SF424B-1.1.pdf
335297 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
335297 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
335297 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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