Fisheries Development and Utilization Research and Development Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program

 

To increase greatly the Nation's wealth and quality of life through sustainable fisheries that support fishing industry jobs, safe and wholesome seafood, and recreational opportunities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
11.427
Federal Agency/Office
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, 15 U.S.C. 713c 3(c)
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Any U.S. citizen or national, or any citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia; or group including State and local governments, except that employees of Federal agencies, and Regional Fishery Management Councils and their employees, are not eligible.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any U.S. citizen or national, or any citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia; or group including State and local governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. See annual solicitation published at www.grants.gov for details. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. A listing of State single points of contact under E.O. 12372 is available at www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/lawsregs/eo.htm.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Submit Standard Form 424, project proposal and budget following the format specified by the funding office in the annual solicitation. Proposals are submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to NOAA. Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable.
Award Procedure
Proposals are reviewed after the submission deadline in competition with all other proposals submitted. To the extent that funds are available, those proposals judged to best meet priorities are funded. Either grants or cooperative agreements will be awarded.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 3 to 4 months.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Projects of up to 24-month durations will be considered. Proposals for continuing work must be competed.
How are proposals selected?
Significance of the issue addressed in the proposal, methodology proposed, responsiveness to published priorities, cost proposed, etc.
How may assistance be used?
Proposals must respond to funding priorities in the annual solicitation. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of the fisheries resources in the region over which the resource extends as well as the issues/problems involving such fisheries. Issues/problems addressed in the project should be supported by industry experience.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an agreement shall be retained for a period of three years.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are not to exceed 24 months. Financial status reports are completed and submitted. As determined in agreement
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
All Regional Contacts are listed in the Full Opertunity found at www.grants.gov as well as at the SK homepage http://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/skhome.htm
Headquarters Office
Dan Namur
Headquarters Office: Dan Namur, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service,, Office of Management and Budget, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 14358, Silver
Spring, MD 20910 .

Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
Dan.Namur@noaa.gov
Phone: (301) 427-8730
Fax: (301) 713-1306.
Website Address
http://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/skhome.htm
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-5139-0-2-376
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 16 est $11,300,000.00; FY 17 est $10,500,000.00; FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
For costs principles, see 2 CFR 200
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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