Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2017 2004943
This NOAA grant opportunity, run through the National Ocean Service (NOS) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and its Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR), invites competitive research proposals under two national harmful algal bloom (HAB) programs: ECOHAB (Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms) and PCMHAB (Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms). The overall intent is to fund research and related development work that improves understanding of harmful algal bloom ecology and oceanography (ECOHAB) and advances practical approaches to prevent, control, or mitigate HAB impacts (PCMHAB). Awards are planned as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expects active involvement in the funded work beyond a standard pass-through grant.
Funding is dependent on the availability of FY 2017 federal appropriations, and NOAA anticipated a project start date of September 1, 2017 for selected proposals. The opportunity was posted August 2, 2016, and the original application closing date was November 2, 2016. The maximum award amount listed is $750,000. The program is listed under CFDA 11.478, and it is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
A wide range of applicant organizations are eligible. This includes institutions of higher education, other nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments, for-profit organizations, U.S. territories, and federal agencies that have legal authority to receive transfers of funds. NOAA also emphasizes its commitment to diversity and broadening participation, explicitly encouraging applications from women and minority individuals and groups, and encouraging participation by historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas. While this language does not change the formal eligibility rules, it signals that the program values inclusive participation and partnerships.
There are several important eligibility and submission constraints that applicants must follow closely. The principal investigator must be an employee of an eligible applicant organization, and the application must be submitted through that entity following its internal submission rules. Non-NOAA federal applicants must provide certifications or documentation showing they have specific legal authority to accept NOAA funds for this type of research. Foreign researchers cannot apply directly; they may only participate through subawards or contracts managed by an eligible U.S. entity. Non-federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Cooperative or Joint Institutes are expected to be funded via cooperative agreements, consistent with NOAA policy.
A major restriction is that NOAA/NOS/NCCOS researchers are not eligible to apply. They also cannot be included on proposals as either funded or unfunded investigators, and they may not provide letters of support. NOAA states that proposals violating either of these points will be rejected without review, which is stricter than many federal competitions and makes it essential to check team composition and supporting documentation before submission.
In short, this is a NOAA competitive research funding call focused on harmful algal blooms, supporting both fundamental understanding (ECOHAB) and applied prevention/control/mitigation work (PCMHAB), with awards made as cooperative agreements, a listed ceiling of $750,000, and firm participation rules that exclude NCCOS staff entirely from proposal roles or endorsement letters.Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2017 2004943
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Competitive Harmful Algal Bloom Programs: The Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) and Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program (PCMHAB)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.478.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-08-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-11-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by NOAA through the National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), specifically via the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR).
2) What is the focus of the funding opportunity?
The competition focuses on harmful algal blooms (HABs). It supports research and related development work that (1) improves understanding of HAB ecology and oceanography and (2) advances practical approaches to prevent, control, or mitigate HAB impacts.
3) Which programs does this opportunity fund?
Proposals are invited under two national HAB programs:
- ECOHAB (Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms): focused on improving understanding of HAB ecology and oceanography.
- PCMHAB (Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms): focused on practical approaches to prevent, control, or mitigate HAB impacts.
4) What type of award will NOAA make?
Awards are planned as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expects active involvement in the funded work beyond a standard pass-through grant.
5) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed for this opportunity is $750,000.
6) Is the funding guaranteed?
No. Funding is dependent on the availability of FY 2017 federal appropriations.
7) What start date did NOAA anticipate for selected projects?
NOAA anticipated a project start date of September 1, 2017 for selected proposals.
8) When was the opportunity posted and when was the original closing date?
The opportunity was posted on August 2, 2016. The original application closing date was November 2, 2016.
9) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 11.478.
10) How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant organizations are eligible, including:
- Institutions of higher education
- Other nonprofit organizations
- State governments
- Local governments
- Indian Tribal governments
- For-profit organizations
- U.S. territories
- Federal agencies that have legal authority to receive transfers of funds
12) Does NOAA encourage any specific types of applicants or partnerships?
Yes. NOAA emphasizes its commitment to diversity and broadening participation. It explicitly encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups, and encourages participation by historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions working in underserved areas. This encouragement does not change formal eligibility rules, but signals that inclusive participation and partnerships are valued.
13) Who must submit the application?
The application must be submitted through an eligible applicant organization and must follow that organization’s internal submission rules.
14) What are the principal investigator (PI) requirements?
The principal investigator must be an employee of an eligible applicant organization.
15) Can non-NOAA federal entities apply, and is any extra documentation required?
Yes, non-NOAA federal applicants may apply if eligible, but they must provide certifications or documentation showing they have specific legal authority to accept NOAA funds for this type of research.
16) Can foreign researchers apply directly?
No. Foreign researchers cannot apply directly. They may only participate through subawards or contracts managed by an eligible U.S. entity.
17) How should non-federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Cooperative or Joint Institutes be funded?
Non-federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Cooperative or Joint Institutes are expected to be funded via cooperative agreements, consistent with NOAA policy.
18) Are NOAA/NOS/NCCOS researchers allowed to apply?
No. NOAA/NOS/NCCOS researchers are not eligible to apply to this opportunity.
19) Can NOAA/NOS/NCCOS researchers be included on proposals in any role?
No. They cannot be included on proposals as either funded or unfunded investigators.
20) Can NOAA/NOS/NCCOS researchers provide letters of support?
No. NOAA states they may not provide letters of support for proposals under this opportunity.
21) What happens if a proposal includes NCCOS staff or NCCOS letters of support?
NOAA states that proposals violating either restriction (including NCCOS staff in any investigator role, or including letters of support from NCCOS staff) will be rejected without review.
22) What is the biggest compliance risk applicants should watch for?
Based on the stated rules, a major compliance risk is team composition and documentation: NCCOS staff cannot participate as investigators (funded or unfunded) and cannot write support letters, and proposals that violate these points will be rejected without review. Applicants should also ensure the PI employment requirement and submission through an eligible entity are satisfied.
23) What is the overall intent of the opportunity in plain terms?
In plain terms, NOAA is seeking competitive proposals to strengthen the science behind harmful algal blooms (through ECOHAB) and to move forward practical prevention, control, and mitigation approaches (through PCMHAB), with NOAA actively involved through cooperative agreements.
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