The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is collaborating with the New England Fishery Management Council to offer the 2010 Herring Research Set-Aside (RSA) grant. This grant aims to support research projects focused on the Atlantic Herring fishery by allocating up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings for funding. Research proposals addressing the specific priorities outlined by the Council will be given preference. Through the sale of research quota, funds are generated to cover research expenses and provide compensation to fishing vessels involved. Participating vessels may have special authorization for harvesting and landing fish. Federal funding is not provided for projects under this grant opportunity. The closing date for submissions is February 17, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44562
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NMFS-NEFSC-2010-2001653 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2010 Herring Research Set-Aside (RSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 05, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on February 17, 2009. Applications submitted through Grants.gov will have a date and time indication on them. Hard copy applications will be date and time stamped when they are received. Please Note: It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on February 17, 2009. Applications submitted through Grants.gov will have a date and time indication on them. Hard copy applications will be date and time stamped when they are received. Please Note: It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management Council are ineligible to submit an application under this program. However, Council members who are not Federal employees may submit an application. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA program. 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 proposals involving any of the above institutions. 3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Description: | NMFS, in cooperation with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting 2010 Atlantic Herring (herring) Research Set-Aside (RSA) proposals that address research priorities concerning the herring fishery. The Herring RSA Program was created by the Council as a vehicle to fund research projects through the sale of research quota. Under this program, the Council may set aside up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) to fund selected projects. Proceeds from the sale of research quota are used to pay for research costs and to compensate fishing vessels that harvest research quota. Participating vessels may be authorized to harvest and land fish in excess of Federal possession limits and/or during fishery closures. No Federal funds are provided for research under this notification. NMFS and the Council will give priority to funding proposals addressing the research needs identified in Section I-B of this document. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Full Announcement 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 44562 Full Announcement-1 -> FY 09 Omnibus FRN.pdf
Folder 44562 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010 Atlantic Herring Research Set-Aside (RSA).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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.454 | 2138546 | 2010 Herring Research Set-Aside (RSA) | PKG00009863 | Jan 02, 2009 | Feb 17, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44562 SF424-2.0.pdf
44562 Project-1.1.pdf
44562 Budget-1.1.pdf
44562 CD511-1.1.pdf
44562 SF424B-1.1.pdf
44562 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
44562 Other-1.1.pdf
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