The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) is offering the 2011 Pacific Islands Region Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. This grant is for competitive applications aimed at improving communication, education, and training on crucial marine resource issues throughout the Pacific Islands region. A key purpose is to significantly increase scientific education for marine-related professions, specifically targeting coastal community residents. This includes indigenous Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, and other underrepresented groups within the region, fostering greater participation and expertise in marine science fields. The program seeks to enhance regional capacity and understanding of vital marine ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 61733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-PIRO-2011-2002762 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Marine Education and Training Mini Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.452 — Unallied Industry Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies, or employees of Federal agencies, are not eligible to apply. The Department of Commerce/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (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 undeserved areas. The 2011 Pacific Islands Region Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) is soliciting competitive applications for the 2011 Pacific Islands Region Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. Projects are being solicited to improve communication, education, and training on marine resource issues throughout the region and increase scientific education for marine-related professions among coastal community residents, including indigenous Pacific islanders, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented groups in the region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CLICK ON THE 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@yahoo.com |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 61733 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nmfs-piro-2011-2002762 – 2011 marine education and training mini grant program.pdf
Folder 61733 Full Announcement-1 -> dep[artment of commerce preaward notification requirements federa register notice 2-11-2008.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Drescher Policy Advisor Email: steve.j.drescher@yahoo.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.452 | 2212612 | 2011 MET Mini-Grant Program Competition | PKG00024891 | Jan 03, 2011 | Mar 04, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
61733 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
61733 Project-1.1.pdf
61733 CD511-1.1.pdf
61733 Budget-1.1.pdf
61733 SF424B-1.1.pdf
61733 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
61733 Other-1.1.pdf