This grant, offered by NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, aims to provide federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators. It supports essential needs for the response, treatment, and data collection from living and dead stranded marine mammals. Additionally, funding is available for scientific research addressing marine mammal strandings, health trends, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as for facility operations directly related to these activities. The program strongly encourages proposals that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment and promoting underrepresented groups in STEM fields to enhance the marine mammal community’s vitality and achieve mission objectives.
Opportunity ID: 342364
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2023-2007293 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1) All eligible applicants must currently be active, authorized participants or researchers in the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network or Entanglement Response Network. Eligible applicants must be: a) Stranding Agreement (SA) holders or their designee organizations recognized by the applicable NMFS Region; or b) Co-Investigators (CI) authorized as Level 3, 4, or 5 entanglement responders under the MMHSRP’s MMPA/ESA scientific research and enhancement permit (permit no. 18786); or c) Holders of researcher authorization letters issued by an NMFS Regional Administrator and/or an MMPA and/or ESA scientific research or enhancement permit (when applicable) including Co-Investigator authorization; or d) An eligible federal, state, or local government personnel or tribal personnel (pursuant to Section 109(h) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1379(h)); or e) Diagnostic or service organizations performing services for the stranding network. Federal agencies in the DOC or Department of the Interior (DOI) are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. 2) "In Good Standing Criteria". All eligible applicants must meet the following "in good standing" criteria: a) If the applicant is a designated Principal Investigator on an MMPA and/or ESA scientific research or enhancement permit or a Co-Investigator on the MMHSRP’s MMPA/ESA scientific research and enhancement permit (permit no. 18786), the applicant must have fulfilled all permit requirements. The applicant must not have any pending or outstanding enforcement actions under the MMPA or ESA. b) The applicant must have complied with the terms and responsibilities of the appropriate SA, MMPA Section 109(h) authorization, CI letter, or researcher authorization letter. This includes, but is not limited to 1) completion of all reporting requirements; 2) cooperation with state, local, and federal officials; 3) cooperation with state and local officials in the disposition of stranded marine mammals; and 4) cooperation with stranding network participants. c) The applicant must have cooperated in a timely manner with NMFS in collecting and submitting Level B and Level C data and samples when requested. d) The applicant must not have any current enforcement investigations for the take of marine mammals contrary to MMPA or ESA regulations. e) The applicant must not have any pending NMFS notice of violation(s) regarding the policies governing the goals and operations of the Stranding Network and SA, if applicable (e.g., probation, suspension, or termination). 3) Category Specific Criteria. Organizations and individuals must meet all of the following eligibility criteria specific to their category of participation in order for a proposal to be considered for funding: a) SA Holder Participant or SA Designee Participant – SA participants must hold a current, active SA for stranding response and/or rehabilitation from an NMFS Regional Administrator or the Assistant Administrator. SA Designee participants must be holding a current, active letter of designation from an NMFS SA holder authorized by NMFS. Designees cannot request authorization for activities beyond the scope of what is authorized by the SA to the agreement holder. b) Researcher Participant – Researcher participants must hold a current, active authorization letter for the proposed award period from the appropriate NMFS Regional Administrator or the Assistant Administrator to salvage stranded marine mammal specimens, parts, and samples for the purpose of utilization in scientific research (50 CFR 216.22). Researchers who are authorized under an MMPA/ESA scientific research or enhancement permit must still obtain an authorization letter from the Regional Stranding Coordinator in order to use parts or specimens from stranded animals. Researcher participants that would not require an authorization letter from the NMFS Regional Administrator (i.e., they will be working with data only and not possessing samples or specimens) must still provide a letter of eligibility from the Regional Stranding Coordinator (see section III.A.3. of this FFO). Researcher participants must also have designated Co-Investigator(s) that are active NMFS authorized Stranding Network participants in good standing, and provide documentation to this effect. c) Local, State, Federal Government Employees or Tribal Participants – local, state, federal, and tribal government officials or employees participating pursuant to Section 109(h) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1379(h)) for marine mammal species not listed under the ESA must fulfill reporting obligations outlined in 50 CFR 216.22. d) Diagnostic Laboratories – While diagnostic laboratories which perform analyses for Stranding Network members do not need authorization from NMFS to receive and possess samples or specimens from stranded marine mammals (50 CFR 216.22(c)(8)), diagnostic laboratory applicants must still provide a letter of eligibility from the MMHSRP at NMFS Headquarters (see section IV.B.7.a. of this NOFO). When requesting a letter of eligibility, laboratories should submit examples of their diagnostic capabilities, diagnostic services proposed and their testing turn-around time to the MMHSRP (see section VII of this NOFO for contact information). e) Service Organizations – Organizations without an existing SA that are receiving parts from the stranding network to perform analyses that are not diagnostic analyses (see Section VIII for definitions) must have a valid transfer authorization letter issued by the applicable NMFS Region. Organizations working with carcasses or live stranded animals in coordination with a stranding network member may or may not require additional authorization depending upon the service. All service organizations must provide a letter of eligibility from the MMHSRP at NMFS Headquarters (see section IV.B.7.a of this NOFO). When requesting a letter of eligibility, service organizations should submit examples of their capabilities, services proposed, and their turn-around time (if applicable) to the MMHSRP (see section VII of this NOFO for contact information). 4) Letter of Eligibility. All applicants must submit a letter of eligibility issued by the appropriate NMFS Regional Stranding Coordinator (A1, B1, or B2 categories) or the MMHSRP at NMFS Headquarters (A2 for service organizations, diagnostic organizations, and entanglement responders authorized as CIs under the MMHSRP’s permit). This letter is required in order to be considered for an award in this funding cycle. The letter of eligibility states that you are: 1) an eligible Stranding or Entanglement Response Network participant, diagnostic laboratory, service organization, or permitted researcher at the time of the application submission and during the award period; 2) in good standing; 3) have a history of participation in/with the Stranding or Entanglement Response Network or that your organization is from a local area with no pre-existing stranding response and/or rehabilitation capabilities or your organization provides diagnostic or other services. A copy of your SA, CI letter, or research authorization will not be considered proof of eligibility. Any proposal that does not provide a letter of eligibility from the NMFS Regional Stranding Coordinator (or NMFS Headquarters) will not be considered eligible and will not be considered for further review. Contact the NMFS Regional Stranding Coordinators or the Prescott Grant Program at the address in the Agency Contacts, Section VII of this NOFO to request this letter at, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/contact-directory/marine-mammal-stranding-network-coordinators. Federal agencies in the DOC or DOI are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. In addition, federal employees shall not provide assistance in writing any application, writing letters of support for any application, or otherwise confer any unfair advantage on a particular application. However, for activities involving collaboration with current NOAA programs, NOAA employees can write a letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project. This collaboration letter cannot support or endorse the applicant or project. MMHSRP staff and other Federal Program Officers can provide guidance on application procedures and the proper completion of required forms. Applications encompassing activities conducted under the authority of an MMPA/ESA scientific research or enhancement permit issued to the DOC or DOI should include a copy of the permit and a letter from the Principal Investigator (DOC/DOI employee) verifying that the work is being conducted with their approval. Federal employee travel costs or salaries are not allowable costs under this program. Refer any questions about potential collaboration or support by non-DOC/DOI federal employees to the official listed in Agency Contacts, Section VII of this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
NOAA NMFS’ Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is directed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals and the health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is administered by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and collaborators to (1) support the basic needs of organizations for the response, treatment, and data collection from living and dead stranded marine mammals, (2) fund scientific research objectives designed to answer questions about marine mammal strandings, health and health trends, or rehabilitation techniques utilizing data from living and dead stranded marine mammals, and (3) support facility operations directly related to the recovery, treatment, and data collection from living and dead stranded marine mammals. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2023 and how NMFS will determine which proposals are selected for funding. The MMHSRP encourages applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity and inclusion in their proposals and performing their work. The MMHSRP strives to build an inclusive environment in which we leverage diversity (including, but not limited to, the representation of all ages, races, national, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities) to achieve our mission goals and objectives, and maximize the potential of the Stranding and Entanglement Response Networks as a whole. Therefore, in several parts of the application (as outlined below), applicants should specifically address their organizational efforts to support diversity and inclusion and promote underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Diversity is defined as a collection of individual attributes that together help organizations achieve objectives. Inclusion is defined as a culture that connects each employee to the organization. Promoting diversity and inclusion improves creativity, productivity, and the vitality of the marine mammal community in which the MMHSRP engages. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephen Manley
Prescott Grant Program NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources (F/PR) 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13604, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Stephen.Manley@noaa.gov (301) 427-8476 Email:Stephen.Manley@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 342364 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2023-2007293 NOFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephen Manley Prescott Grant Program NOAA/NMFS/Office of Protected Resources (F/PR) 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13604, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Stephen.Manley@noaa.gov (301) 427-8476 Email: Stephen.Manley@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.439 | 3060914 | John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant | PKG00275949 | Jul 14, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342364 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
342364 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342364 CD511-1.1.pdf
342364 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342364 SF424B-1.1.pdf
342364 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
342364 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
342364 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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