NOAA is offering a grant for a cooperative agreement with an institution of higher learning to establish a Joint Hydrographic Center in accordance with the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. The grant aims to advance research and development in hydrographic technologies, ocean and coastal mapping innovations, data processing for nontraditional uses, and remote sensing technologies. Additionally, it focuses on graduate education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences. The program priorities align with NOAA’s mission of fostering resilient coastal communities and economies, as well as ensuring safe marine transportation. Closing date for proposals is May 11, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 274966
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-OCS-2015-2004393 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Joint Hydrographic Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.400 — Geodetic Surveys and Services (Geodesy and Applications of the National Geodetic Reference System) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $31,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $27,400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The purpose of this notice is to solicit proposals for a single cooperative agreement between NOAA and an institution of higher learning to operate and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Center as authorized in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement should advance the purposes of the Acts including research and development of hydrographic technologies necessary to ensure safe and efficient navigation; research and development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equipment, and data products; mapping of the United States Outer Continental Shelf and other regions; data processing for nontraditional data and uses; advancing the use of remote sensing technologies, for related issues, including mapping and assessment of essential fish habitat and of coral resources, ocean observations, and ocean exploration; and providing graduate education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission goal of: “Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies” and the objective of “Safe, efficient and environmentally sound marine transportation.” |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrew Armstrong
NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center 24 Colovos Road Durham, NH 03824 603-862-4559 Email:andy.armstrong@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 274966 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-ocs-2015-2004393 ffo report (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrew Armstrong NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center 24 Colovos Road Durham, NH 03824 603-862-4559 Email: andy.armstrong@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.400 | 2522888 | Joint Hydrographic Center | PKG00215365 | Mar 05, 2015 | May 11, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
274966 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
274966 Project-1.1.pdf
274966 CD511-1.1.pdf
274966 Budget-1.1.pdf
274966 SF424B-1.1.pdf
274966 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
274966 Other-1.1.pdf
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