NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) is offering funding for ocean exploration projects in U.S. waters, including the Exclusive Economic Zone. Projects should contribute data for the Blue Economy and support Seabed 2030 goals of fully mapping the global ocean by 2030. Proposals should be submitted by Sep 13, 2019, to be considered for this grant opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 314587
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2020-2006011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2020 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 06, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are U.S.-based institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies; for-profit organizations; and U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA federal applicants may be funded, they must affirm that they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from the applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. section 1535) is not an appropriate basis. NOAA and other federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work must agree to take FY 2020 funding for proposed projects (both one and two year projects) and allocate them in FY 2020.The DOC and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to this Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO). 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: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) is soliciting proposals for ocean exploration in waters under U.S. jurisdiction, including the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). OER is interested in projects that provide data and information that may inform ocean-related segments of the U.S. economy, also referred to as the Blue Economy, and in projects that support Seabed 2030 goals, an international collaboration to fully map the global ocean by the year 2030. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Frank J. Cantelas 301-713-9444
1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 Email:Frank.Cantelas@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The closing date has been extended until 9/13/19. | Sep 04, 2019 | |
| Apr 05, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2020-2006011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2020 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 06, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are U.S.-based institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies; for-profit organizations; and U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA federal applicants may be funded, they must affirm that they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from the applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. section 1535) is not an appropriate basis. NOAA and other federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work must agree to take FY 2020 funding for proposed projects (both one and two year projects) and allocate them in FY 2020.The DOC and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to this Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO). 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: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) is soliciting proposals for ocean exploration in waters under U.S. jurisdiction, including the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). OER is interested in projects that provide data and information that may inform ocean-related segments of the U.S. economy, also referred to as the Blue Economy, and in projects that support Seabed 2030 goals, an international collaboration to fully map the global ocean by the year 2030. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Frank J. Cantelas 301-713-9444
1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 Email:Frank.Cantelas@noaa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OER-2020-2006011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2020 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: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 06, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are U.S.-based institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies; for-profit organizations; and U.S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA federal applicants may be funded, they must affirm that they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from the applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. section 1535) is not an appropriate basis. NOAA and other federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work must agree to take FY 2020 funding for proposed projects (both one and two year projects) and allocate them in FY 2020. The DOC and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to this Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO). 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: | NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) is soliciting proposals for ocean exploration in waters under U.S. jurisdiction, including the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). OER is interested in projects that provide data and information that may inform ocean-related segments of the U.S. economy, also referred to as the Blue Economy, and in projects that support Seabed 2030 goals, an international collaboration to fully map the global ocean by the year 2030. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Frank J. Cantelas 301-713-9444
1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 Email:Frank.Cantelas@noaa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 314587 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-OAR-OER-2020-2006011 NOFO Revised Full Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mr. Frank J. Cantelas 301-713-9444 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 Email: Frank.Cantelas@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.011 | 2791940 | Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2020 Funding Opportunity | PKG00249737 | Apr 05, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314587 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314587 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314587 CD511-1.1.pdf
314587 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314587 SF424B-1.1.pdf
314587 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
314587 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314587 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf