Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Tribal Engagement in Regional Ocean Partnership Priorities
ID: 355712Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$100K - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355712
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at enhancing tribal engagement in Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs). This program seeks proposals from federally recognized Indian tribes to support coastal activities aligned with ROP priorities, foster intertribal coordination, and develop partnerships for effective ocean and coastal resource management. The funding, which ranges from $100,000 to $400,000, is part of an estimated total program funding of $1.5 million, with applications due by October 31, 2024. Interested applicants must complete registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons prior to submission and can contact Kris Wall at rop.iija@noaa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rop.iija@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOAA-NOS-OCM-2024-27598.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a funding opportunity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at enhancing tribal engagement in Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs). The program encourages federally recognized Indian tribes to support coastal activities aligned with ROP priorities, foster intertribal coordination, and develop partnerships for effective ocean and coastal resource management. Grants from $50,000 to $200,000 per year, for a maximum of two years, are available, with about $1.5 million total funding anticipated. Eligible applicants must be tribes with vested interests in regions with established ROPs, such as the Gulf of Mexico and Northeast Regional Ocean Council. Organizations must also complete registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons prior to application submission, which is due by October 31, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated on relevance to program goals, technical merit, applicant qualifications, budget realism, and outreach effectiveness. Successful projects aim to raise tribal engagement, improve data accessibility, and encourage collaboration between tribes and ROPs. The funding opportunity underscores NOAA's commitment to integrating tribal knowledge and priorities in ocean and coastal management efforts.
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