The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering this competitive grant to support Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs). This funding is for advancing effective coastal and ocean management, particularly through regional Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) efforts, aligning with national ocean policy goals. Eligible entities include state, local, territory and tribal governments, ROPs, institutions of higher learning, and non-profit/for-profit organizations. The program supports two key areas: implementing activities that contribute to ROP priorities and the national CMSP Framework, and providing ROP development, governance, and operational support, including start-up costs. Approximately $20 million is available, with potential for an additional $10 million.
Opportunity ID: 57212
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-CSC-2011-2002721 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2011 Funding Competition |
| 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: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.473 — Coastal Services Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 09, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All state, local, territory and tribal governments, institutions of higher learning, non-profit and for-profit organizations that may receive and expend Federal funds as legal entities are eligible to apply. As defined at 15 CFR 24.3, local government means a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority (including any public and Indian housing agency under the United States Housing Act of 1937), school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a non-profit corporation under State law), any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. Please note the requirement detailed in Section III.C. for demonstration of coordination with the relevant ROP on projects and funding amounts proposed. Federal agencies and employees are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners. If Federal agencies are collaborators, applicants should provide detail on the level of Federal engagement in the application. Examples might include, but are not limited to, providing additional funding, in-kind services, or serving in a review capacity. The lead applicant on any proposal will be responsible for ensuring that allocated funds are used for the purposes of, and in a manner consistent with, this program, including any funds awarded to an eligible sub-awardee. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The purpose of this document is to advise eligible state, local, territory and tribal governments, regional ocean partnerships, institutions of higher learning, and non-profit and for-profit organizations (requirements described in full announcement) that NOAA is soliciting proposals for competitive funding for Regional Ocean Partnerships that include or emphasize regional Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) efforts. This competition is focused on advancing effective coastal and ocean management through regional ocean governance and the goals for national ocean policy set out in the July 2010 Final Recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, which includes a national CMSP Framework. The Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program (ROPFP) will support two categories of activities: (1) Implementation of activities that contribute to achieving the priorities identified by Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) while also advancing CMSP as envisioned in the national CMSP Framework; and (2) ROP Development and Governance Support for administration and operations of existing ROPs, and for start-up costs of those regions beginning ROPs. Eligible entities must submit to NOAA full proposals on or before December 10, 2010, in order to participate in this Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 funding opportunity. Total anticipated funding is approximately $20,000,000 and is subject to the availability of FY 2011 appropriations. Additional funds of approximately $10,000,000 from NOAA or other Federal agencies may be used for FY 2011 or multi-year awards from this competition. The start date on proposals should be the first day of July, August or September, but no later than October 1, of 2011. Statutory authority for this program is provided under Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1456c (Technical Assistance). |
| Link to Additional Information: | CLICK ON THE 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 57212 Full Announcement-1 -> 09-13-2010 frn.pdf
Folder 57212 Full Announcement-2 -> noaa-nos-csc-2011-2002721_ffo_report[1].pdf
Folder 57212 Other Supporting Documents-Federal Register Notice amending the Funding Opportunity Number Correction 1 -> correct funding opportunity number frn 11-3-10.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.473 | 2203718 | NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2011 Funding Competition | PKG00021296 | Sep 16, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
57212 SF424-2.0.pdf
57212 Project-1.1.pdf
57212 Budget-1.1.pdf
57212 CD511-1.1.pdf
57212 SF424B-1.1.pdf
57212 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
57212 Other-1.1.pdf
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