NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/NCCOS is soliciting applications for the NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program for projects from 1 to 3 years in duration.
This funding opportunity is focused on living coastal and marine resources and their habitats and requests proposals under two program priorities.
One priority focuses on research and the other priority focuses on science application in the form of decision-support tools.
Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund.
It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this Announcement will be made in March, 2017, and that projects funded under this Announcement will have a June 1, 2017 start date.
Total funding for this competition is up to approximately $17 million.
Approximately 5 to 10 projects are expected to be funded for a total of approximately $12 million under the research priority.
Approximately 5 to 10 projects are expected to be funded for a total of approximately $5 million under the decision-support tool priority.
Electronic Access:
The NOAA Restore Act Science Program website (http://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/) furnishes supplementary information.
Applications should be submitted through grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov).
This funding opportunity is focused on living coastal and marine resources and their habitats and requests proposals under two program priorities.
One priority focuses on research and the other priority focuses on science application in the form of decision-support tools.
Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund.
It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this Announcement will be made in March, 2017, and that projects funded under this Announcement will have a June 1, 2017 start date.
Total funding for this competition is up to approximately $17 million.
Approximately 5 to 10 projects are expected to be funded for a total of approximately $12 million under the research priority.
Approximately 5 to 10 projects are expected to be funded for a total of approximately $5 million under the decision-support tool priority.
Electronic Access:
The NOAA Restore Act Science Program website (http://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/) furnishes supplementary information.
Applications should be submitted through grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov).
Related Programs
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology
Department of Commerce
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; non-profit institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; for-profit organizations; and U. S. territories that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work.Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work may also apply.
Federal agencies are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners from a non-federal eligible entity.
If you have additional questions, contact Laura Golden at (240) 533-0285.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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Technical Program Information: Frank ParkerAssociate Director and Federal Program Officer240-533-0148frank.parker@noaa.gov Grants Administration Information: Laura GoldenNCCOS/CSCOR Grants Administrator240-533-0285Laurie.Golden@noaa.gov
Agency Email Description:
Work
Agency Email:
frank.parker@noaa.gov
Date Posted:
2016-06-01
Application Due Date:
2016-09-27
Archive Date:
2016-10-27
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