The Department of Commerce is offering the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2015. This grant aims to fund designated reserve agencies and universities to conduct land acquisition and construction projects that support NERRS’ research and educational purposes. By doing so, NOAA will enhance protection of key land and water areas, ensure long-term habitat protection, and promote sustainable design practices in facility and exhibit construction.
Opportunity ID: 269434
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-NOS-OCRM-2015-2004232 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2015 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.420 — Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 07, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants are NERRS lead state agencies or universities in coastal states. Eligible applicants should meet all requirements as stated in the NERRS regulations 15 C.F.R. Part 921, which are available online at http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/BGDefault.aspx?ID=64 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS or System) consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Each reserve within the system is chosen to represent a different bio-geographic region and to include a variety of ecosystem types in accordance with the classification scheme of the national program as presented in 15 CFR ยง 921. By funding designated reserve agencies and universities to conduct land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS purpose, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas, enhance long-term protection of the habitats for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.420 |
| Competition ID: | 2502302 |
| Competition Title: | National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2014 |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00209724 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 07, 2014 |
| Closing Date: | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Nina Garfield, program coordinator, NOAA/Office for Coastal Management, 1305 East-West Highway, |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] CD511 Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.420 | 2502302 | National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2014 | PKG00209724 | Nov 07, 2014 | Jan 16, 2015 | View | Nina Garfield, program coordinator, NOAA/Office for Coastal Management, 1305 East-West Highway, | Organization Applicants |