Opportunity ID: 346678

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2023-2007796
Funding Opportunity Title: 2023/2024 Monkfish Research Set Aside
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:
Assistance Listings: 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 10, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 10, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Individuals
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
State governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NMFS, in coordination with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils), is soliciting proposals under the Monkfish Research Set Aside (RSA) Program. Projects funded under the Monkfish RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the monkfish fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which monkfish management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement.

Successful applicants will be awarded monkfish RSA days-at-sea (DAS). No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA DAS will be used to fund approved activities.

New Program Requirements and Updates:

Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety: Fieldwork activities may require additional safety inspections and permitting per US Coast Guard safety requirements. Documentation must be filed with NOAA and approved prior to initiating on-water activities. Complete information concerning this requirement is provided under section IV.B of this announcement.

Recipients will be required to submit receipts, or other proof of purchase for any equipment or supplies costing $5,000 or more. The receipts should be included on the next scheduled progress report after the purchase has been made.

Section IV – The following parts within this section have been updated: Content and Form of Application; Format; Proposal Content Requirements and Guidelines; and Project Costs and Budget Narrative. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer.

Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards

ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the

Program Officer.

Section V.A.3 The technical score for overall application qualifications has been increased from 10 to 20 points, and now includes consideration of the applicant’s knowledge and experience with how funds are derived under an RSA award, and the concept of RSA compensation fishing.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ryan Silva, Federal Program Officer, NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930 by phone at 978-281-9326, or via e-mail at ryan.silva@noaa.gov.
Email:ryan.silva@noaa.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Mar 10, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2023-2007796
Funding Opportunity Title: 2023/2024 Monkfish Research Set Aside
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:
Assistance Listings: 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 10, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 10, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Individuals
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
State governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

NMFS, in coordination with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils), is soliciting proposals under the Monkfish Research Set Aside (RSA) Program. Projects funded under the Monkfish RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the monkfish fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which monkfish management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement.

Successful applicants will be awarded monkfish RSA days-at-sea (DAS). No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA DAS will be used to fund approved activities.

New Program Requirements and Updates:

Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety: Fieldwork activities may require additional safety inspections and permitting per US Coast Guard safety requirements. Documentation must be filed with NOAA and approved prior to initiating on-water activities. Complete information concerning this requirement is provided under section IV.B of this announcement.

Recipients will be required to submit receipts, or other proof of purchase for any equipment or supplies costing $5,000 or more. The receipts should be included on the next scheduled progress report after the purchase has been made.

Section IV – The following parts within this section have been updated: Content and Form of Application; Format; Proposal Content Requirements and Guidelines; and Project Costs and Budget Narrative. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer.

Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards

ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the

Program Officer.

Section V.A.3 The technical score for overall application qualifications has been increased from 10 to 20 points, and now includes consideration of the applicant’s knowledge and experience with how funds are derived under an RSA award, and the concept of RSA compensation fishing.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ryan Silva, Federal Program Officer, NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930 by phone at 978-281-9326, or via e-mail at ryan.silva@noaa.gov.
Email:ryan.silva@noaa.gov

Folder 346678 Full Announcement-20232024 Monkfish Research S -> NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2023-2007796 NOFO Report (3).pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Ryan Silva, Federal Program Officer, NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930 by phone at 978-281-9326, or via e-mail at ryan.silva@noaa.gov.
Email: ryan.silva@noaa.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
11.454 PKG00280450 Mar 10, 2023 Apr 10, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346678 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346678 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346678 CD511-1.1.pdf

346678 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346678 SF424B-1.1.pdf

346678 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

346678 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346678 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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