Opportunity ID: 243154

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-OER-2014-2003874
Funding Opportunity Title: Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 11.011 — Ocean Exploration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Sep 19, 2013
Last Updated Date: Oct 31, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2014 for Full proposals. Pre-proposals are due November 4, 2013.
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal Governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description: Summary: OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/wp-acontent/uploads/noaa), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. The office priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goals of: Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, as well as many of the elements of the President’s National Ocean Policy.Competitive ocean exploration proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. NOAA OER anticipates a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploration proposals will be considered for funding, any other type of proposed project will not be reviewed. See Section I.B. for thematic priorities.To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at http://explore.noaa.gov.Pre-proposal submissions by non-Federal or Federal applicants are to be e-mailed to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Jones OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions.Full proposal submissions from non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions. No e-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from non-Federal applicants. Full proposal submissions from Federal applicants are to be submitted by e-mail to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. No facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from Federal applicants. For questions send messages to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Questions and responses will be posted at http://explore.noaa.gov.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email:oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Modifying the Oct 31, 2013
Modifying the Oct 31, 2013
Modified on 10/29/2013 to remove comments in Oct 31, 2013
Modified on 10/25/13 to extend the due date to 01/31/2014 per the request of FPO Gene Smith. Oct 29, 2013
Oct 25, 2013

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-OER-2014-2003874
Funding Opportunity Title: Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 11.011 — Ocean Exploration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Sep 19, 2013
Last Updated Date: Oct 31, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2014 for Full proposals. Pre-proposals are due November 4, 2013.
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal Governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description: Summary: OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/wp-acontent/uploads/noaa), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. The office priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goals of: Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, as well as many of the elements of the President’s National Ocean Policy.Competitive ocean exploration proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. NOAA OER anticipates a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploration proposals will be considered for funding, any other type of proposed project will not be reviewed. See Section I.B. for thematic priorities.To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at http://explore.noaa.gov.Pre-proposal submissions by non-Federal or Federal applicants are to be e-mailed to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Jones OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions.Full proposal submissions from non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions. No e-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from non-Federal applicants. Full proposal submissions from Federal applicants are to be submitted by e-mail to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. No facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from Federal applicants. For questions send messages to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Questions and responses will be posted at http://explore.noaa.gov.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email:oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-OER-2014-2003874
Funding Opportunity Title: Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 11.011 — Ocean Exploration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2013
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2014 Per-proposals are due November 4, 2013. Full proposals due January 31, 2014.
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal Governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description: Summary: OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/wp-acontent/uploads/noaa), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. The office priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goals of: Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, as well as many of the elements of the President’s National Ocean Policy.Competitive ocean exploration proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. NOAA OER anticipates a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploration proposals will be considered for funding, any other type of proposed project will not be reviewed. See Section I.B. for thematic priorities.To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at http://explore.noaa.gov.Pre-proposal submissions by non-Federal or Federal applicants are to be e-mailed to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Jones OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions.Full proposal submissions from non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions. No e-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from non-Federal applicants. Full proposal submissions from Federal applicants are to be submitted by e-mail to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. No facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from Federal applicants. For questions send messages to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Questions and responses will be posted at http://explore.noaa.gov.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email:oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-OER-2014-2003874
Funding Opportunity Title: Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 11.011 — Ocean Exploration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2013
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2014
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal Governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description: Summary: OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/wp-acontent/uploads/noaa), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. The office priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goals of: Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, as well as many of the elements of the President’s National Ocean Policy.Competitive ocean exploration proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. NOAA OER anticipates a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploration proposals will be considered for funding, any other type of proposed project will not be reviewed. See Section I.B. for thematic priorities.To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at http://explore.noaa.gov.Pre-proposal submissions by non-Federal or Federal applicants are to be e-mailed to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Jones OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions.Full proposal submissions from non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions. No e-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from non-Federal applicants. Full proposal submissions from Federal applicants are to be submitted by e-mail to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. No facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from Federal applicants. For questions send messages to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Questions and responses will be posted at http://explore.noaa.gov.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email:oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-OER-2014-2003874
Funding Opportunity Title: Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 11.011 — Ocean Exploration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Oct 29, 2013
Last Updated Date: Oct 30, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2014
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal Governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description: Summary: OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/wp-acontent/uploads/noaa), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. The office priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goals of: Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, as well as many of the elements of the President’s National Ocean Policy.Competitive ocean exploration proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. NOAA OER anticipates a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploration proposals will be considered for funding, any other type of proposed project will not be reviewed. See Section I.B. for thematic priorities.To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at http://explore.noaa.gov.Pre-proposal submissions by non-Federal or Federal applicants are to be e-mailed to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Jones OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions.Full proposal submissions from non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions. No e-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from non-Federal applicants. Full proposal submissions from Federal applicants are to be submitted by e-mail to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. No facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from Federal applicants. For questions send messages to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Questions and responses will be posted at http://explore.noaa.gov.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email:oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-OER-2014-2003874
Funding Opportunity Title: Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 11.011 — Ocean Exploration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Oct 25, 2013
Last Updated Date: Oct 30, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Archive Date: Jan 19, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal Governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 USC 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description: Summary: OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/wp-acontent/uploads/noaa), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. The office priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goals of: Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, as well as many of the elements of the President’s National Ocean Policy.

Competitive ocean exploration proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. NOAA OER anticipates a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploration proposals will be considered for funding, any other type of proposed project will not be reviewed. See Section I.B. for thematic priorities.

To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at http://explore.noaa.gov.

Pre-proposal submissions by non-Federal or Federal applicants are to be e-mailed to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Jones OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions.

Full proposal submissions from non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. If an eligible applicant can prove he/she does not have internet access, contact the Agency Contact listed in section VII for submission instructions. No e-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from non-Federal applicants.

Full proposal submissions from Federal applicants are to be submitted by e-mail to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. No facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted from Federal applicants.

For questions send messages to oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov. Questions and responses will be posted at http://explore.noaa.gov.

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

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email:oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov

Folder 243154 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-oar-oer-2014-2003874 ffo report.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research at: 301-734-1014
Email: oer.ffo2014@noaa.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
11.011 2451915 Ocean Exploration 2014 Funding Opportunity PKG00185570 Sep 19, 2013 Jan 31, 2014 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

243154 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

243154 Project-1.1.pdf

243154 CD511-1.1.pdf

243154 Budget-1.1.pdf

243154 SF424B-1.1.pdf

243154 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

243154 Other-1.1.pdf

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