This grant, offered by NOAA for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), is designed to support land acquisition and construction projects within designated estuarine areas across the United States and its territories. These reserves are critical for research and educational purposes, each representing a unique bio-geographic region with diverse ecosystem types. The funding empowers designated reserve agencies and universities to acquire vital land and undertake construction. The primary objectives are to significantly strengthen the protection of key land and water areas, enhance their long-term preservation for ongoing research and education initiatives, and facilitate the development of facilities and exhibits that adhere to the highest sustainable design standards. This initiative ensures the continued ecological and educational value of NERRS sites nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 55990
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-OCRM-2011-2002597 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction |
| 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.420 — Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,890,000 |
| 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 NERR lead state agencies or universities in coastal states. Eligible applicants should have completed all requirements as stated in the NERRS regulations at 15 CFR part 921, http://nerrs.noaa.gov/Background_Regulations.html |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The National Estuarine Research Reserve System consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories which are 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 part 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 area for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CLICK ON 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
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Related Documents
Folder 55990 Full Announcement-1 -> frn 7-16-10.pdf
Folder 55990 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-ocrm-2011-2002597_ffo_report[1].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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.420 | 2194447 | National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction | PKG00019842 | Jul 20, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55990 SF424-2.0.pdf
55990 Project-1.1.pdf
55990 Budget-1.1.pdf
55990 CD511-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
55990 Other-1.1.pdf
55990 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55990 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55990 SF424B-1.1.pdf
55990 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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