The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program is offering this grant to support vital coral reef conservation and restoration projects. This grant is for the purpose of funding initiatives in shallow water coral reef ecosystems, including mesophotic depths, across American Samoa, CNMI, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, commercial organizations, and government agencies. Proposals must address at least one of four critical categories: Fishing Impacts, Land-Based Sources of Pollution, Climate Change, or Local and Emerging Management Issues. Approximately $500,000 is available, with individual awards ranging from $30,000 to $125,000 and requiring a 1:1 matching contribution.
Opportunity ID: 55976
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-OCRM-2011-2002594 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coral Reef Conservation Program Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.482 — Coral Reef Conservation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, local and Indian tribal government agencies can apply for funding under the DCRCG. U.S. Federal, State, territory, and commonwealth governments and Regional Fishery Management Councils are not eligible under this category. NOAA employees are not allowed to help in the preparation of applications or write letters of support for any application. NOAA staff is available to provide information on programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing coral reef conservation programs/activities, regional funding priorities, and, along with other Program Officers, can provide information on application procedures and completion of required federal forms. For activities that involve collaboration with current NOAA programs or staff, NOAA employees must provide a letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project. Employee travel and salaries are not allowable costs under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, provides matching grants of financial assistance to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, and local and Indian tribal government agencies under the Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grant program. These awards are intended to support coral reef conservation projects in shallow water coral reef ecosystems, including mesophotic depths, in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Proposals submitted to this competition must address at least one of the following four categories: (1) Fishing Impacts; (2) Land-Based Sources of Pollution; (3) Climate Change; and (4) Local and Emerging Management Issues. All proposed work should be consistent with the CRCP National Goals and Objectives 2010- 2015 (http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/strategy/currentgoals/ resources/3threats_go.pdf) and/or the relevant Jurisdictional Coral Reef Management Priorities (http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/ strategy/reprioritization/managementpriorities). Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will be implemented through a grant and will require a 1:1 match of funds. Approximately $500,000 is expected to be available for this competition in FY 2011. Funding will be divided among the U.S. Pacific and Atlantic regions to maintain the geographic balance of the Grant Program overall, as required by the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. NOAA will not accept proposals with a budget under $30,000 or over $125,000 under this solicitation. It is expected that the average award size will be $65,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CLICK ON FULL OPPORTUNITY BUTTON LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Drescher
Policy Advisor Email:steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55976 Full Announcement-1 -> frn 7-16-10.pdf
Folder 55976 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-ocrm-2011-2002594_ffo_report[1].pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Drescher Policy Advisor Email: steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.482 | 2194434 | CRCP Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants | PKG00019826 | Jul 20, 2010 | Nov 01, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55976 SF424-2.0.pdf
55976 Project-1.1.pdf
55976 Budget-1.1.pdf
55976 CD511-1.1.pdf
55976 SF424B-1.1.pdf
55976 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
55976 Other-1.1.pdf
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