Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2019 2005817
Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2019 2005817
- 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 "FY2019 Marine Debris Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.999.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 17, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2018. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2019 Marine Debris Research grant opportunity is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Marine Debris Program (MDP). The program is authorized under the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958) and is designed to fund scientific research that directly improves understanding of marine debris through field studies, laboratory work, and modeling. Rather than supporting general outreach or cleanup-only efforts, this opportunity is centered on building rigorous, publishable evidence that can inform management decisions, prevention strategies, and future debris response.
NOAA is inviting hypothesis-driven, original research proposals that address one or more of three priority research themes. The first theme focuses on ecological risk and exposure, meaning studies that clarify how marine debris affects organisms and ecosystems and measure the levels and pathways of exposure (for example, how and where wildlife encounters debris, what types of debris are most problematic, and under what conditions harm is most likely). The second theme targets fate and transport, which includes research aimed at understanding how debris moves through aquatic systems, where it accumulates, how it changes over time, and what physical or oceanographic processes drive those patterns. The third theme emphasizes habitat impacts and ecosystem services, supporting work that quantifies how debris damages habitats and evaluates the ecological and service-related benefits gained when debris is removed (for instance, improvements in habitat function, species use, or other measurable ecosystem outcomes following removal).
Projects are expected to be scientifically robust and to address questions that have not already been answered to accepted scientific standards. In other words, NOAA is looking for research that fills genuine knowledge gaps with sound experimental or analytical design, whether that involves controlled experiments, systematic field sampling, validated models, or combinations of these approaches. Awards under this solicitation are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which generally means NOAA anticipates having substantial involvement during the project period (such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or sharing of data and methods), beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
From a funding perspective, NOAA anticipated up to $1.5 million total available for FY2019 under this competition. While total funding depends on appropriations, the notice indicates typical individual award sizes in the $150,000 to $250,000 range, with an award ceiling listed at $350,000. NOAA expected to make about five awards. The funding source is NOAA Marine Debris Program appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration within the National Ocean Service, and the activity category is aligned with environment, natural resources, science and technology, and research and development.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS ORR 2019 2005817, under CFDA 11.999, and it was posted on September 17, 2018 with an original closing date of December 14, 2018. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, implying that multiple organization types may apply depending on the specific criteria described in the complete notice.
FY2019 Marine Debris Research (NOAA MDP) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FY2019 Marine Debris Research grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Marine Debris Program (MDP). It supports scientific research intended to directly improve understanding of marine debris through field studies, laboratory work, and modeling.
Which NOAA office or program is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by NOAA's Marine Debris Program (MDP). The funding source is MDP appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration within the National Ocean Service.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The program is authorized under the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958).
What types of projects is NOAA looking to fund?
NOAA is seeking hypothesis-driven, original scientific research that produces rigorous, publishable evidence to fill genuine knowledge gaps about marine debris. The solicitation emphasizes research that can inform management decisions, prevention strategies, and future debris response.
Does this opportunity fund marine debris cleanups or outreach campaigns?
The focus is not on general outreach or cleanup-only efforts. The solicitation is centered on scientific research that improves understanding of marine debris. Cleanup activity is only referenced in the context of research that measures benefits and outcomes (for example, quantifying measurable ecosystem improvements following removal).
What research approaches are encouraged?
Projects are expected to be scientifically robust and may involve controlled experiments, systematic field sampling, validated models, or a combination of these approaches, as long as they address unanswered questions to accepted scientific standards.
What are the priority research themes?
NOAA invites proposals addressing one or more of three priority themes: (1) ecological risk and exposure, (2) fate and transport, and (3) habitat impacts and ecosystem services.
What does "ecological risk and exposure" mean in this solicitation?
This theme includes studies that clarify how marine debris affects organisms and ecosystems and that measure levels and pathways of exposure. Examples described include understanding how and where wildlife encounters debris, identifying which debris types are most problematic, and determining conditions under which harm is most likely.
What does "fate and transport" cover?
This theme supports research aimed at understanding how debris moves through aquatic systems, where it accumulates, how it changes over time, and what physical or oceanographic processes drive those patterns.
What does "habitat impacts and ecosystem services" focus on?
This theme supports work that quantifies how debris damages habitats and evaluates ecological and service-related benefits gained when debris is removed. Examples described include measurable improvements in habitat function, species use, or other ecosystem outcomes following removal.
What level of novelty is expected from proposed research?
Projects are expected to address questions that have not already been answered to accepted scientific standards, meaning proposals should fill real knowledge gaps using sound experimental or analytical design.
What award instrument does NOAA expect to use?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are expected to be "cooperative agreements"?
In this context, it means NOAA anticipates having substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaborating on technical direction, coordinating activities, or sharing data and methods, beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
How much total funding is anticipated under this competition?
NOAA anticipated up to $1.5 million total available for FY2019, subject to appropriations.
What is the typical size of an individual award?
The notice indicates typical individual awards in the $150,000 to $250,000 range.
Is there an award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
Yes. The award ceiling listed in the notice is $350,000.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make about five awards.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is aligned with environment, natural resources, science and technology, and research and development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS ORR 2019 2005817.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is under CFDA 11.999.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
It was posted on September 17, 2018, with an original closing date of December 14, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This implies multiple organization types may be eligible depending on the specific criteria described in the complete notice.
Where should applicants look for the full eligibility criteria and administrative requirements?
The notice indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement for this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS ORR 2019 2005817).
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