Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research-Coastal Ocean Program (11.478)
Program
11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research-Coastal Ocean Program
Federal Agency
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE (NOS), DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Authorization
16 U.S.C. 1456c; 33 U.S.C. 883d; 33 U.S.C 1442; 15 U.S.C. 1540; and/or Public Law 105-383.
Program Number
11.478
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program in the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR/COP) is a unique Federal- academic partnership designed to provide predictive capability for managing coastal ecosystems. COP seeks to deliver the highest-quality science in a timely manner for important coastal policy decisions by supporting high-priority research and interagency initiatives related to NOAA's mission in three goal areas: coastal ecosystem oceanography, cumulative coastal impacts and coastal forecasting/natural hazards. COP supports research on critical issues which exist in the Nation's estuaries, coastal waters and the Great Lakes; and translates its findings into accessible information for coastal managers, planners, lawmakers and the public.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants may be used to fund research and interagency initiatives under specific CSCOR/ COP programs related to NOAA's mission in coastal ecosystem oceanography, cumulative coastal impacts, and coastal forecasting/natural hazards.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Institutions of higher education, not-for- profit institutions, State, local and Indian tribal governments and Federal agencies. CSCOR/COP will accept proposals that include foreign researchers as collaborators with researchers who are affiliated with a U.S. academic institution, Federal agency, or other nonprofit organization. Nonfederal and Federal applicants will be competed against each other.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Organizations and individuals with interests in coastal oceanography.
Credentials/Documentation
Proposals with statement of work, estimated budget, and curriculum vitae. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102.
Application Procedure
Send an application for financial assistance (Standard Form 424) to CSCOR/COP with statement of work to be performed and proposed amount in response to a current funding announcement only. This program is subject to the requirements of CFR Part 14, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of High Education, Hospitals, Other Nonprofit and Commercial Organization, which replaces OMB Circular No. A-110 as the administrative rules applicable to these awards. In addition, this program is subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Part 24, "Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments", which replaces OMB A-102 as the administrative rule applicable to these awards.
Award Procedure
Awards are made on the basis of competitive peer review of proposals.
Deadlines
Proposals must be submitted in accordance with instructions published in the Federal Register notice. The deadline date will be at least 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
By negotiation with the CSOR/COP Office. Multi- year awards of one to three years may be approved. Once awarded, multi- year projects will not compete for funding in subsequent years. Funding for multi-year projects beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of program funds in subsequent fiscal years, and the extent to which the recipient meets project objectives and reporting requirements. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
From 1 to 5 years, with funding approved annually.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Implementation plans are required annually. Progress reports are due annually. Financial status reports are required semi- annually. Final reports are due ninety days after expiration of award.
Audits
Recipients and subrecipients that are State and local governments, institutions of higher education or other nonprofit organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (3 U.S.C. 7501-7507) and revised OMB Circular No. A-133.
Records
Records will be retained in accordance with provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments.
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306.
Obligations
(Grants only) FY 02 $20,000,000; FY 03 est $22,000,000; and FY 04 est $22,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$25,000 to $1,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Director, NOAA/CSCOR/COP, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713- 3020, FAX: (301) 713-4044.
Headquarters Office
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research, Coastal Ocean Program, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East West Highway, Room 8243, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-3338.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals are evaluated by competitive peer review taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and applicability to COP's research goals. Principal investigators' qualifications and cost are also considered, with cost subject to negotiation.
