The NOAA Ocean Exploration program is offering the FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus – Education grant to support the development and implementation of educational products that incorporate NOAA science into formal and informal education environments. The grant aims to extend the use of existing OE education products available on the Ocean Explorer website to schools and learning centers nationwide. Approximately $300,000 is available for ocean education proposals that align with NOAA’s Strategic Plan to enhance ocean science education and literacy. Applications must focus on ocean education to be considered, with a closing date of Oct 21, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42331
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAR-OER-2009-2001485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus – Education |
| 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: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.460 — Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2008 Completed pre-proposals are required for all categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008. Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October 21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be considered. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2008 Completed pre-proposals are required for all categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008. Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October 21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be considered. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Description: | In prior years, OE has funded the development of educational products to enable teachers to bring NOAA science into classrooms throughout the country. With this announcement, OE is seeking proposals that will facilitate the use of NOAA science in formal and informal education environments by extending the use of existing OE education products, located on its Web site http:// oceanexplorer.noaa.gov, in school districts and other learning centers throughout the country. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Strategic Plan (http:// www.nrc.noaa.gov), to further ocean science education and ocean literacy. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $300,000 will be available through this Ocean Exploration Education announcement. Only ocean education proposals will be funded, any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 42331 Full Announcement-1 -> FFO – FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus – Education.pdf
Folder 42331 Full Announcement-1 -> July 11 Omnibus FRN.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.460 | 2119283 | FY09 Ocean Exploration Education | PKG00007845 | Jul 13, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42331 SF424-2.0.pdf
42331 Project-1.1.pdf
42331 Budget-1.1.pdf
42331 CD511-1.1.pdf
42331 SF424B-1.1.pdf
42331 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
42331 Other-1.1.pdf
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