This grant from NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research aims to utilize the rich Arctic data set collected since 2003 to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge in the Arctic region. The funding opportunity challenges applicants to propose interdisciplinary exploration projects focusing on Arctic ECS data to identify new habitats, marine resources, and phenomena. Projects should align with NOAA’s Arctic Vision and Strategy, targeting poorly known ocean areas and advancing knowledge of the ocean environment. Approximately $3,000,000 is available for ship and submersible assets. Proposals are expected to be bold, innovative, and interdisciplinary, contributing to marine policy and resource management decisions. Application deadline: Jan 29, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 269435
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2015-2004292 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration 2015 Funding Opportunity |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.011 — Ocean Exploration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign governments and organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge in the Arctic by encouraging use of the rich Arctic data set collected since 2003 in support of the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) Project http://continentalshelf.gov/. OER challenges applicants to propose multi-partner interdisciplinary exploration projects that will capitalize and build on these Arctic ECS data, and target the mapped areas in new ways, using innovative technologies to inform some of NOAA’s most pressing Arctic marine science needs, and stewardship responsibilities, pursuant to NOAA’s Arctic Vision and Strategy http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/docs/NOAAArctic_V_S_2011.pdf. The applicants’ proposed projects should focus on one or more of the areas of the Arctic where ECS data have been collected; and use these data as the foundation from which to launch additional explorations to identify, describe and create baseline characterizations of new habitats, marine resources and/or phenomena. OER is seeking pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals to support its exploration mission, consistent with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/ngsp/), to search, investigate, and document poorly known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological, and biological resources. Results will inform marine policy and marine resource management decisions. Proposals must address one or more NOAA’s mission goals (e.g., Healthy Oceans, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies, NOAA’s Science and Technology Enterprise). Findings from these investigations are anticipated to result in new baseline characterizations, provide better scientific understanding of the processes on our continental margins, offer new insights into climate variability, marine ecosystems, previously unknown or unconventional energy sources, mineral resources, hazards resulting from extreme events such as earthquakes and tsunamis, and deliver technology advancements (platforms, sensors, methodologies, etc.) that will increase observational capability in the Arctic. OER is soliciting proposals that will bring together scientists from different disciplines to use innovative techniques (where feasible) to investigate unexplored and/or poorly known ocean areas and reveal new understandings and interpretations about our marine environment. Competitive proposals must be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach. It is expected that the results of funded proposals will stimulate further exploration and research, as well as inform marine policy and marine resource management decisions. Through this announcement, NOAA OER anticipates the availability of a total of approximately $3,000,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets. To familiarize themselves with past and present OER-funded activities, applicants are encouraged to visit the program’s website http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Background on how to apply and the required proposal coversheets are accessible through the OER Office Website at: http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/what-we-do/funding-opportunities.html. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Yvette Jefferson
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research 1315 East West Highway SSMC3, Rm 10315 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (301) 734-1014 Email:oer.ffo2015@noaa.gov |
Version History
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|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 269435 Full Announcement-1 -> NOAA-OAR-OER-2015-2004292 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Yvette Jefferson NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research 1315 East West Highway SSMC3, Rm 10315 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (301) 734-1014 Email: oer.ffo2015@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.011 | 2505794 | Ocean Exploration 2015 Funding Opportunity | PKG00209725 | Nov 07, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269435 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269435 Project-1.1.pdf
269435 CD511-1.1.pdf
269435 Budget-1.1.pdf
269435 SF424B-1.1.pdf
269435 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
269435 Other-1.1.pdf
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