The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offers the General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program to fund projects dedicated to preserving and restoring coral reef ecosystems in the United States and the Freely Associated States. These grants support initiatives that promote sustainable use of coral reef resources, raise awareness about coral reef conservation, and generate scientific data on reef condition and threats. Priority is given to projects that complement existing coral reef programs, involve community-based conservation, or address local conservation priorities. The closing date for applications is November 3, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42306
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NMFS-HCPO-2009-2001494 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.463 — Habitat Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 03, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, local and Indian tribal governments and Freely Associated State Government Agencies can apply for funding under the GCRCGP. U.S. federal, state, territory, and commonwealth governments and Regional Fishery Management Councils are not eligible for this program. NOAA employees are not allowed to help in the preparation of applications or write letters of support for any application. NOAA staff are available to provide information on programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing coral reef conservation programs, Regional funding priorities, and, along with other Federal Program Officers, can provide information on application procedures and completion of required forms. For activities that involve collaboration with current NOAA programs or staff, NOAA employees must provide a letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project. Federal employee travel and salaries are not allowable costs under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Description: | The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program/ General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program (GCRCGP) provides funding to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, Freely Associated State government agencies, and local and Indian tribal governments to support coral reef conservation projects in the United States and the Freely Associated States in the Pacific, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. Projects funded through the GCRCGP support on-the ground efforts that: (1) Help preserve, sustain and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems, (2) promote the wise management and sustainable use of coral reef resources, (3) increase public knowledge and awareness of coral reef ecosystems and issues regarding their conservation and (4) develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems and the threats to such ecosystems. Projects should complement and fill gaps in state, territorial and commonwealth coral reef programs, emphasize community- |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Full Opportunity Button at the Top of this Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Drescher
Policy Advisor Phone 301-713-0926 Email:steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 42306 Full Announcement-1 -> July 11 Omnibus FRN.pdf
Folder 42306 Full Announcement-1 -> NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program v2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Drescher Policy Advisor Phone 301-713-0926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.463 | 2119910 | NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program | PKG00007812 | Jul 11, 2008 | Nov 03, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42306 SF424-2.0.pdf
42306 Project-1.1.pdf
42306 Budget-1.1.pdf
42306 CD511-1.1.pdf
42306 SF424B-1.1.pdf
42306 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
42306 Other-1.1.pdf
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