Closed OAR-OER-2009-2001484 CFDA 11.460 Discretionary

FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus - Ocean Exploration

Posted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus - Ocean Exploration — is cataloged under number OAR-OER-2009-2001484 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.460, posted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 13, 2008. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $350,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $350,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $88,000. 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 October 21, 2008. 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.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

October 21, 2008

Completed pre-proposals are required for all categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008. Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October 21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be considered.

Posted

July 13, 2008

Est. Total Funding

$350,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Grant

Description

OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http:// www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unknown areas of the ocean and Great Lakes through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, and biological resources. Competitive OE proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach to Ocean Exploration. NOAA OE anticipates a total of approximately $1,400,000 including costs for ship and submersible assets will be available through this announcement. Only exploratory proposals will be funded, any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. Background on how to apply and the required proposal cover sheets are accessible through the OE Office Web site at http:// www.explore.noaa.gov. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAA's mission support goal of: Ecosystems--Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management. Pre-proposal submissions can be either by E-mail (preferred, send to OAR.OE.FAQ@noaa.gov or by hard-copy (send three copies to the mailing address below). If by E-mail, please put your last name in the subject heading along with the words OER Pre-proposal, e.g., ``Smith OER Pre-proposal.'' Adobe PDF format is preferred. No facsimile pre-proposals will be accepted. Full proposal submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. No E-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Steve Drescher <br/>Policy Advisor <br/>Phone 301-713-0926

Key Dates

Posted July 13, 2008
Close Date October 21, 2008
Archive Date November 20, 2008
Last Updated July 13, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus - Ocean Exploration", offered by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 11.460. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http:// www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document poorly-known and unkn...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 21, 2008. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $350,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
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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