The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, is offering the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program. This grant is for funding research projects that address critical priorities concerning various Mid-Atlantic fish species, including summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and squid, among others. The program operates by setting aside up to three percent of the total allowable landings for research quota, the sale of which directly funds selected projects. Proceeds from these sales cover research expenses and compensate participating fishing vessels, which may be authorized to harvest fish beyond typical limits or during closures. Priority will be given to proposals that align with specific research needs outlined in the full opportunity document, with no direct federal funds provided.
Opportunity ID: 62794
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2012-2002892 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2012 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 07, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 07, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 06, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management Council are ineligible to submit an application under this program. However, Council members who are not Federal employees may submit an application. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA program. In addition, 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 underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions. 3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NMFS, in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting proposals under the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program that address research priorities concerning the summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, Loligo squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, and bluefish, and tilefish fisheries. The Mid-Atlantic RSA Program was created by the Council as a vehicle to fund research projects through the sale of research quota. Under this program, the Council may set aside up to 3-percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) from the above listed species to fund selected projects. Proceeds from the sale of research quota are used to pay for research costs and to compensate fishing vessels that harvest RSA quota. Any additional funds generated through the sale of the fish harvested under the research quota, above the cost of the research activities, shall be retained by the vessel owner as compensation for use of his/her vessel. Participating vessels may be authorized to harvest and land fish in excess of Federal possession limits and/or during fishery closures. No Federal funds are provided for research under this notification. NMFS and the Council will give priority to funding proposals addressing the research needs identified in Section I-B of the full opportunity document. |
| 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@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 62794 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nmfs-nefsc-2012-2002892_ffo_report[1].pdf
Folder 62794 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@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.454 | 2219703 | 2012 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) | PKG00025670 | Jan 06, 2011 | Mar 07, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
62794 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
62794 Project-1.1.pdf
62794 CD511-1.1.pdf
62794 Budget-1.1.pdf
62794 SF424B-1.1.pdf
62794 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
62794 Other-1.1.pdf
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