This grant is for demonstrating and facilitating the widespread adoption of innovative emerging technologies, specifically aimed at enhancing the protection and sustainable management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The core purpose is to rigorously prove the efficacy of these new technological solutions in safeguarding critical ocean ecosystems and their invaluable resources. Projects funded will identify and champion successful technologies for integration into practical management frameworks, thereby empowering resource managers to more effectively preserve the ocean’s biodiversity and health. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of marine environments, benefiting both current and future generations by securing vital ocean resources and promoting responsible stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 327413
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Emerging Technology to Safeguard Ocean Ecosystems and Resources |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code, foreign non-profit organizations, U.S. and foreign educational institutions, and public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | Demonstrate the efficacy of emerging technology to safeguard MPAs, and secure the adoption of emerging those technologies, that prove successful, as tools to improve the management of existing MPAs and improve the ability of resource managers to safeguard the ocean’s resources for present and future generations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BrinkmanCC@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 327413 Full Announcement-SFOP0007020 MPA NOFO FINAL -> Grant and Cooperative Agreements Budget Template.pdf
Folder 327413 Full Announcement-SFOP0007020 MPA NOFO FINAL -> SFOP0007020 MPA NOFO FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BrinkmanCC@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.017 | SFOP0007020 | Emerging Technology to Safeguard Ocean Ecosystems and Resources | PKG00261955 | May 29, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327413 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
327413 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327413 SF424B-1.1.pdf
327413 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327413 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
327413 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
327413 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf