Closed · NOAA-OAR-OAP-2022-2007166 · CFDA 11.017 · Discretionary

NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Education Mini-Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Commerce, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$40K
Award range
Closed
Status
February 18, 2022
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Education Mini-Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from Department of Commerce that offered $10,000 -- $40,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$40K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
11.017
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Education Mini-Grant Program - is cataloged under number NOAA-OAR-OAP-2022-2007166 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.017, posted by Department of Commerce. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 20, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $40,000. The agency has projected $300,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $300,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $30,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 18, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $40,000

Close Date

February 18, 2022

Posted

December 20, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$300,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Ocean Acidification Program education mini-grant initiative, is a competitively based program that supports coastal and ocean acidification education programs that are responsive to the goals of the NOAA OA Education Implementation Plan and the 2021-2040 NOAA Education Strategic Plan. Priority goals include engaging diverse audiences in ocean acidification education and outreach, matching ocean acidification communication needs with existing research, education and outreach activities, while developing innovative approaches for community involvement. These goals are part of NOAA's efforts to increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEI&A as defined in this executive order https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/06/25/executive-order-on-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility-in-the-federal-workforce/) in ocean literacy, stewardship, and workforce development, particularly in inland and underserved communities.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Erica Ombres 301.734.1072 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Key Dates

Posted December 20, 2021
Close Date February 18, 2022
Archive Date March 20, 2022
Last Updated December 20, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Education Mini-Grant Program", offered by Department of Commerce. It is associated with CFDA program 11.017. The Ocean Acidification Program education mini-grant initiative, is a competitively based program that supports coastal and ocean acidification education programs that are responsive to the goals of t...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 18, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $40,000. Total estimated funding: $300,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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