The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program is offering grants for International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements to address threats to coral reefs worldwide. These ecosystems face challenges from human activities such as poor water quality, destructive fishing, sedimentation, and climate change. The grants aim to support projects that align with CRCP priorities outlined in various documents. Applicants must follow the guidelines published by NOAA and funding is contingent on Federal appropriations. The current funding opportunity is specifically for International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements, with a closing date of February 28, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 242375
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-NOS-OCRM-2014-2003838 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Coral Reef Conservation Program International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.482 — Coral Reef Conservation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 600,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | Coral reefs and associated seagrass and mangrove communities are among the most complex and diverse ecosystems on earth. They support important fishing and tourism industries, protect coasts from wave and storm damage, build tropical islands, contain an array of potential pharmaceuticals, and provide essential services like food security, livelihood, and culture, among other benefits.As shallow-water, near shore communities, coral reef ecosystems are ecologically closely linked to adjacent watersheds and are highly vulnerable to human activity. Stresses in the coral reef environment include poor water quality from runoff and inadequate sewage treatment, destructive fishing practices, sedimentation, recreational overuse and misuse, and impacts from climate change and ocean acidification.To address these threats, Congress passed the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (Act), which established the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and provided guidance for allocation of Federal funding toward efforts to conserve coral reef ecosystems in the U.S. and Internationally. As required in the Act, one of the primary functions of the CRCP is to provide matching grants of financial assistance to external partners for coral reef conservation projects consistent with the Act and CRCP priorities. Current (2010-2015) CRCP priorities are outlined in several documents, including the CRCP National Goals and Objectives 2010-2015 (http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/ strategy/currentgoals/resources/3threats_go.pdf), the Jurisdictional Management Priority Setting Documents (http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/strategy/reprioritization/ managementpriorities/), and the International Strategy (http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/ strategy/currentgoals/resources/intl_strategy.pdf). These documents are relevant to all CRCP Grant Programs, but some may be more or less relevant to particular applicants. Please refer to Section B. Program Priorities of this document for details on which of these documents is/are most applicable for this funding announcement.As required under the Act, NOAA published revised NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program (Grant Program) Implementation Guidelines (Guidelines) on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 155, page 48934. The Guidelines are available at: http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/workwithus/funding/grants/welcome.html. All pre- and final applications submitted pursuant to this FFO must be consistent with the requirements stated herein and the Guidelines. Funding is subject to the availability of Federal appropriations.In FY14, the CRCP intends to initiate new awards in the following funding categories: 1) CRCP Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants; 2) CRCP International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements; 3) CRCP Fishery Management Council Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements.All of the information in this funding opportunity announcement pertains only to the International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements funding category. |
| 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 2 | Modified to remove individuals as eligible applicants per FPO Eileen Alicea’s request on 09/12/2013. | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.482 |
| Competition ID: | 2447474 |
| Competition Title: | Coral Reef Conservation Program International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00185118 |
| Opening Date: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Scot Frew, NOAA/NOS International Program Office, |
| 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: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.482 | 2447474 | Coral Reef Conservation Program International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements | PKG00185118 | Sep 12, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 | View | Scot Frew, NOAA/NOS International Program Office, | Organization Applicants |