Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005474
This grant opportunity, titled Public-Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs (NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005474), is a NOAA-led effort to select one nonprofit organization to serve as NOAA's primary external partner under a single cooperative agreement. The partnership is designed to connect public funding with private and philanthropic investment to advance coral reef conservation and marine debris work, including prevention and removal activities and the specific problem of derelict fishing gear. The legal authorities behind the work are the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and the Marine Debris Act for the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP), which together frame the goals, eligible activities, and NOAA's role in overseeing implementation.
At its core, the agreement is meant to create a durable mechanism for NOAA to collaborate with one non-federal partner that can mobilize additional resources, run competitive funding processes, and manage a portfolio of projects in the United States and internationally. A central responsibility of the selected partner is administering subawards through multiple competitions, including the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, a statutorily established fund specifically intended to leverage NOAA coral reef resources with investments from private donors, foundations, and other federal agencies. Rather than NOAA directly awarding many small grants, this model concentrates administrative and partnership functions in one organization that can coordinate competitions, attract and align outside funds, and support project implementation across different geographies and conservation needs.
Funding supported through this partnership is intended to cover three main areas. First is support for priority coral reef conservation projects, which can include on-the-ground conservation actions and related efforts that NOAA identifies as important through CRCP priorities. Second is administration of the Fishing for Energy partnership, an initiative associated with addressing fishing gear waste and derelict gear by facilitating collection and responsible end-of-life management, often tied to energy recovery pathways. Third is marine debris prevention and removal projects, with an emphasis on removing derelict fishing gear, which can continue to entangle wildlife and damage habitats long after it is lost.
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by NOAA during the period of performance, such as collaboration on program design, competition structures, project selection processes, performance tracking, and alignment with NOAA priorities. NOAA expected to make a single award under this announcement (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning the chosen nonprofit becomes the hub for the partnership's competitive subaward programs and related coordination activities.
Eligibility is restricted to nonprofit organizations. While the listing uses a broad eligibility category (CFDA 11.482; eligible applicants listed as "Others" with clarification in the text), the narrative makes the limitation clear: only nonprofits may apply for this public-private partnership role. Competitiveness is also tied to experience, since applicants are expected to have significant prior experience working in partnership with NOAA program offices. That experience likely matters because the work involves navigating NOAA program requirements, coordinating multi-party investments, administering competitions with federal funds, and delivering measurable outcomes across coral reef and marine debris program priorities.
The anticipated annual funding range is approximately 800,000 to 2,000,000, with an award ceiling of 2,000,000. The announcement notes that funding is subject to the availability of FY 2018 and future appropriations and other programmatic considerations, so amounts and continuity depend on congressional appropriations and NOAA priorities over time. The opportunity was posted December 19, 2017, with an original closing date of February 28, 2018, and is categorized as discretionary funding within the environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development space under the Department of Commerce.Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005474
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public-Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.482.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Public-Private Partnership for Coral Reef Conservation and Marine Debris Programs and is identified as NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005474.
Who is leading this funding opportunity?
This is a NOAA-led opportunity under the U.S. Department of Commerce. NOAA intends to select one nonprofit organization to serve as NOAA's primary external partner under a single cooperative agreement.
What is NOAA trying to accomplish through this partnership?
The partnership is designed to connect public funding with private and philanthropic investment to advance work in two main areas: coral reef conservation and marine debris (including prevention and removal). A specific emphasis is placed on the problem of derelict fishing gear.
What are the legal authorities behind the program?
The work is framed by two primary authorities: the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, CRCP) and the Marine Debris Act (for the NOAA Marine Debris Program, MDP). These statutes inform the goals, eligible activities, and NOAA's oversight role.
What type of award is this?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by NOAA during the period of performance, such as collaboration on program design, competition structures, project selection processes, performance tracking, and alignment with NOAA priorities.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expects to make one award under this announcement (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to nonprofit organizations. While the listing uses a broad eligibility category in places, the narrative clarifies that only nonprofits may apply for the public-private partnership role.
Is this opportunity for direct project grants, or for running a partnership program?
This opportunity is designed to select a single nonprofit partner that will act as a hub for NOAA to run competitive subaward programs, mobilize additional resources, and manage a portfolio of projects. It is not described as NOAA directly issuing many small grants to many applicants under this specific announcement.
What is the role of the selected nonprofit organization?
The selected nonprofit serves as NOAA's primary external partner under one cooperative agreement and is expected to:
- Mobilize and align private and philanthropic investment with public funds.
- Administer multiple competitive subaward processes.
- Manage a portfolio of projects in the United States and internationally.
- Coordinate implementation and track performance in alignment with NOAA priorities.
What are subawards and competitions in the context of this partnership?
A central responsibility of the selected partner is to administer subawards through multiple competitions. The partnership model shifts the day-to-day administration of many project awards to the selected nonprofit, while NOAA remains substantially involved through the cooperative agreement structure.
What is the Coral Reef Conservation Fund and how does it relate to this opportunity?
The Coral Reef Conservation Fund is described as a statutorily established fund intended to leverage NOAA coral reef resources with investments from private donors, foundations, and other federal agencies. Administering subawards via competitions (including those associated with this Fund) is a key duty of the selected partner.
What are the main program areas this partnership is intended to support?
Funding supported through the partnership is intended to cover three main areas:
- Priority coral reef conservation projects aligned with NOAA CRCP priorities (including on-the-ground conservation actions and related efforts).
- Administration of the Fishing for Energy partnership associated with addressing fishing gear waste and derelict gear through collection and responsible end-of-life management (often tied to energy recovery pathways).
- Marine debris prevention and removal projects, with an emphasis on removing derelict fishing gear.
What is meant by "priority coral reef conservation projects"?
The opportunity indicates support for coral reef conservation projects that NOAA identifies as important through CRCP priorities. It notes that this may include on-the-ground conservation actions and related efforts, as guided by NOAA priorities.
What is the Fishing for Energy partnership referenced here?
Fishing for Energy is described as an initiative tied to addressing fishing gear waste and derelict gear by facilitating collection and responsible end-of-life management, often linked to energy recovery pathways. Administration of this partnership is one of the intended funding areas under the cooperative agreement.
What types of marine debris work are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes marine debris prevention and removal, with particular attention to derelict fishing gear because it can continue to entangle wildlife and damage habitats long after it is lost.
Where can projects be implemented?
The selected partner is expected to manage a portfolio of projects in the United States and internationally, according to the announcement description.
Why is NOAA using a single-partner model instead of issuing many direct awards?
The opportunity describes a model in which NOAA concentrates administrative and partnership functions in one organization that can coordinate competitions, attract and align outside funds, and support implementation across different geographies and needs, rather than NOAA directly awarding many small grants itself under this announcement.
What experience is expected from applicants?
Competitiveness is tied to experience: applicants are expected to have significant prior experience working in partnership with NOAA program offices. This likely matters because the work involves coordinating multi-party investments, administering competitions using federal funds, meeting NOAA program requirements, and delivering measurable outcomes across CRCP and MDP priorities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 11.482.
What is the anticipated funding range and maximum award amount?
The anticipated annual funding range is approximately $800,000 to $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000.
Is the funding guaranteed each year?
No. The announcement notes that funding is subject to the availability of FY 2018 and future appropriations and other programmatic considerations. Amounts and continuity depend on congressional appropriations and NOAA priorities over time.
What is the posting date and deadline listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on December 19, 2017, with an original closing date of February 28, 2018.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding in the environment, natural resources, and science and technology / research and development space under the Department of Commerce.
Does NOAA oversee how the partnership is implemented?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, NOAA is expected to be substantially involved in elements like program design, competition structures, project selection processes, performance tracking, and ensuring alignment with NOAA priorities.
What makes derelict fishing gear a specific focus area?
The opportunity highlights derelict fishing gear as a major issue because it can continue to entangle wildlife and damage habitats long after it is lost, making its prevention and removal an important emphasis within the marine debris work supported by the partnership.
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