Sea Grant Support
To support the establishment and operation of major university centers for marine resources research, education, and training and to support marine advisory services. Some individual efforts in these same areas also receive funding.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
11.417
Federal Agency/Office
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Sea Grant College Program Improvement Act of 1976, Public Law 94-461, 33 U.S.C. 1121
National Sea Grant College Program Act, Public Law 100-220
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutes, laboratories; any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity; any State, political subdivision of a State or agency or officer thereof; any individual.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Organizations and individuals with professional interest in marine affairs.
Credentials/Documentation
Proposals with statement of work and estimated budget. 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.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. See contact information
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Made in a proposal to Headquarters Office or local Sea Grant program fully documenting need for grant and proposed amount. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 102.
Award Procedure
Awards are made competitively on the basis of proposal evaluation.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 180 days from time of proposal submission.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
By negotiation with Sea Grant Office.
How are proposals selected?
Applications are judged on the degree to which they contribute to the purposes of the Act, along with their relevance to the oceans, Great Lakes, and the marine environment. They are also judged on expected results and benefits, soundness of scientific approach, cost effectiveness, and other factors.
How may assistance be used?
Grants may be used for research and development, education and training, and advisory services. Coherent area, institutional and Sea Grant College support is provided to some institutions. Grant money cannot be used to purchase, or construct ships or facilities.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Financial status reports and performance reports required quarterly. Final reports are required at the end of the support period.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Grantees expected to maintain complete records for each grant to insure funds are used for purpose for which grant was made.
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
None n/a
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
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Director, National Sea Grant College Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
SGweb@noaa.gov
Phone: (301) 713-2448
Director
1315 East West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA
SGweb@noaa.gov
Phone: 301-734-1066
Website Address
http://www.noaa.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 18$79,504,135.00; FY 19 est $84,250,447.00; FY 20 est $76,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 600-635; Literature: Suggestions for Submission of Proposals and Administration of Grants, National Sea Grant Program (no charge). Federal Register Vol. 43, No. 70 dates April 1978 and Vol. 43, No. 153 dated August 8, 1978, Part III, Title 15, Chapter IX, Part 917. Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes; OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit and for-profit organizations; OMB Circular A-21 for institutions of higher education; and 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations. Financial assistance management will be in accordance with 15 CFR Part 14 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit and commercial organizations, and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.