This department is offering the NOAA Ocean Exploration Grant to fund bold and innovative interdisciplinary proposals focused on exploring and documenting poorly-known areas of the ocean and Great Lakes. The grant aims to advance knowledge of the ocean environment and its resources. The total funding available is approximately $1,400,000, covering costs for ship and submersible assets. Only exploratory proposals will be considered. Pre-proposals must be submitted by email or hard-copy, with full proposals required to be submitted through Grants.gov for non-Federal applicants. The deadline for submissions is October 21, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42333
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAR-OER-2009-2001484 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus – Ocean Exploration |
| 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: | 4 |
| 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: | $350,000 |
| 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: | OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA’s Strategic Plan (http:// www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown areas of the ocean and Great Lakes through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, and biological resources. Competitive OE proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach to Ocean Exploration. NOAA OE anticipates a total of approximately $1,400,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploratory 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. Background on how to apply and the required proposal cover sheets are accessible through the OE Office Web site at http:// www.explore.noaa.gov. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA’s mission support goal of: Ecosystems–Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management. Pre-proposal submissions can be either by E-mail (preferred, send to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov or by hard-copy (send three copies to the mailing address below). If by E-mail, please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., “Smith OER Pre-proposal.” Adobe PDF format is preferred. No facsimile pre-proposals will be accepted. Full proposal submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. No E-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted. |
| 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 42333 Full Announcement-1 -> FFO- FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus – Ocean Exploration.pdf
Folder 42333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2119270 | FY09 Ocean Exploration | PKG00007847 | Jul 11, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42333 SF424-2.0.pdf
42333 Project-1.1.pdf
42333 Budget-1.1.pdf
42333 CD511-1.1.pdf
42333 SF424B-1.1.pdf
42333 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
42333 Other-1.1.pdf
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