Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12
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Description of Modification
Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2012-2003025
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Jun 23, 2011
Creation Date:
Jun 23, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Sep 28, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Sep 28, 2011
Archive Date:
Oct 28, 2011
Funding Instrument Type:
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
2
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$750,000
Award Ceiling:
$750,000
Award Floor:
$0
CFDA Number(s):
11.478
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Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research_Coastal Ocean Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
State governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other non-profits, state, local,
Indian Tribal Governments, commercial organizations, US Territories and Federal agencies
that possess the statutory authority to receive financial assistance. DOC/NOAA supports
cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to
submit applications to the CSCOR programs. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly
committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities,
Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in
underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above
institutions to apply.
Agency Name
Department of Commerce
Description
The purpose of this document is to advise the public thatNOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting proposals under the Regional Ecosystem PredictionProgram: From Science to Management for a project to synthesize existing information onmesophotic coral ecosystems within the U.S. Caribbean, describe linkages to resourcemanagement responsibilities, analyze both known and potential threats to MCEs, and developviable options for managing them, as well as identify gaps in information for future research.This information will be used to improve the ability of resource managers to proactively developstrategies to protect poorly understood mesophotic coral ecosystems, including coastal andmarine spatial planning and the siting of marine protected areas and marine protected areanetworks for shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems. Funding is contingent upon theavailability of Fiscal Year 2012 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that finalrecommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by early Calendar Year2012, and that any project funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2012 startdate. One to two projects are expected to be supported for up to 3 years in duration with abudget of approximately $500,000 for projects focused solely on Puerto Rico or the U.S. VirginIslands; or one project of up to 3 years in duration with a budget of approximately $750,000 for aU.S. Caribbean-wide project (excluding Navassa Island)."Electronic Access: Background information about the NCCOS/CSCOR efforts can be found atwww.cop.noaa.gov. Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov.)
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