NOAA/NCCOS is offering a grant to conduct research on the population connectivity of coral ecosystem species in the western Gulf of Mexico. The project aims to improve understanding of coral ecosystems between the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and other reefs in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The research will inform marine protected area management decisions and enhance insight into regional connectivity. The grant is for a project up to 5 years in duration, with a potential annual budget of up to $750,000, pending Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations. Proposals should focus on enhancing knowledge of coral ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico.
Opportunity ID: 298563
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2018-2005334 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP): Understanding Coral Ecosystem Connectivity in the western Gulf of Mexico |
| 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: | 11.478 — Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are institutions of higher education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments, for-profit organizations, U.S. Territories and Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to receive transfers of funds. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the NCCOS programs. 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 applications involving any of the above institutions to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), in partnership with the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Southeast Regional Office, is soliciting proposals under the Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program for a project up to 5 years in duration to conduct research to improve the understanding of population connectivity of key coral ecosystem species in the western Gulf of Mexico between the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the reefs and banks to the east of the current Sanctuary boundaries in the northern Gulf of Mexico, but can also include coral ecosystems upstream and downstream as relevant. This information will be used to support decisions concerning current and future marine protected area (MPA) management and MPA networks for shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico and provide insight into regional connectivity. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2018 Federal appropriations. If funds become available for this program, one project is expected to be supported for up to 5 years, with an approximate annual budget up to $750,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mrs. Laurie Golden 240-533-0285
1305 EAST WEST HWY, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3281 Email:laurie.golden@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 298563 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2018-2005334 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mrs. Laurie Golden 240-533-0285 1305 EAST WEST HWY, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3281 Email: laurie.golden@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.478 | 2685070 | 2018 Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP): Understanding Coral Ecosystem Connectivity in the western Gulf of Mexico | PKG00235965 | Nov 08, 2017 | Feb 09, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298563 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298563 Project-1.1.pdf
298563 CD511-1.1.pdf
298563 Budget-1.1.pdf
298563 SF424B-1.1.pdf
298563 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
298563 Other-1.1.pdf
298563 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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