Assistance Listings Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program
Overview
Objectives
The Competitive Research Program (CRP), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), supports the development of actionable information and tools that improve how the nation protects, manages, and conserves ocean and coastal ecosystems. NCCOS/CRP funds regional-scale and targeted research through a competitive, peer-reviewed process to address our Nation’s most pressing issues including harmful algal blooms and hypoxia research as authorized under the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act, coastal resiliency, sea-level rise, ocean acidification, mesophotic coral ecosystems, and effective ecosystem-based management.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2024: HAB: Early warning for amnesic shellfish poisoning in the Gulf of Maine through real time in situ characterization of upstream phytoplankton blooms ($2.6 M over 5 years) EESLR: Multi-Objective Assessment of Flood Adaptation Options in Los Angeles County ($500K over 2 years) CHRP: Biological vulnerability to hypoxia from climate warming and eutrophication in the Northern Gulf of Mexico ($1.4 M over 4 years) Congressional Appropriation of $22,500,000
Financial Information
| Obligation(s) | FY 23 | FY 24 (est.) | FY 25 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Agreements Total | $22,500,000 | $22,500,000 | $30,000,000 |
| This is an estimate and subject to final FY25 appropriations. | $22,500,000 | $22,500,000 | $30,000,000 |
| Totals | $22,500,000 | $22,500,000 | $30,000,000 |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$25K-$1.7M approx with a mean of approx $400K-$500K.
Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2024: FY24: CRP continues to support its harmful algal bloom (HAB) and hypoxia research with monitoring and modeling capabilities to provide managers with seasonal HAB and hypoxia forecasts in numerous regions in the US including the Gulf of Mexico, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Erie, Gulf of Maine, and coastal Washington, Oregon, and California. CRP also continues to support effects of seal level rise (ESLR) to enhance Natural and Nature-based Features (NNBF) for coastal resilience in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mid- and SE coastal Atlantic and the Pacific Coast. CRP also continues to administer and support the NOAA RESTORE Science Program and carry out research, observation, and monitoring to support sustainability of the ecosystem, fish stocks, fish habitat, and the recreational, commercial, and charter-fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico.
Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306
Criteria for Applying
Types of Assistance
B - Cooperative Agreements
Credentials and 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. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Applicant Eligibility
Designations
State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)Institutions of higher education, not-for- profit institutions, State, , local and Indian tribal governments, commercial organizations and Federal agencies. Foreign researchers may apply as subawards through an eligible US entity. All applicants will be treated equally in the competitive process.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Designations
Federal, U.S. Territories, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Interstate, Native American Organizations, Education Professional, Student/Trainee, Graduate Student, Scientist/Researchers, Intrastate, Industrialist/ Business person, Small Business Person, Consumer, State, Local, School, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal GovernmentsOrganizations and individuals utilizing science in effectively managing the Nation’s coastal resources.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
From one to five years, with funding approved annually. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Funds are released or reimbursed as agreed upon in the Standard Terms and Conditions required for each grant.
Use of Assistance
Designations
MaritimeGrants may be used to fund research and interagency initiatives under specific NCCOS/CRP programs related to NOAA's mission in harmful algal blooms, hypoxia and regional ecosystem research and to increase understanding of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and support its long-term sustainability, including its fish stocks, habitats, wildlife, and fishing industries.
Applying for Assistance
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 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. Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the funding opportunity number and/or the CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research/Coastal Ocean Program. Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as 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.
Award Procedure
Awards are made on the basis of competitive peer review of proposals.
Date Range for Approval/Disapproval
From 90 to 210 days from the time of proposal receipt.
Renewals
By negotiation with the CSOR/COP Office. Multi- year awards of two to five 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.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Compliance Requirements
Policy Requirements
Subpart B, General provisions
Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards
Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements
Subpart E, Cost Principles
Subpart F, Audit Requirements
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
Reports
Progress 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
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F
Additional audit requirements:
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. Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.
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.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Formula and Matching Requirements
Contact Information
Regional or Local Locations:
None.Headquarters Office:
1305 East West Highway SSMC 4 Room 13267,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Kadija.BaffoeHarding@noaa.gov
2405330955