FY2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - NOAA Fisheries Citizen Science Funding Opportunity
ID: 355877Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$75K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity under the FY2025 Inflation Reduction Act for citizen science projects aimed at enhancing federal fisheries stock assessments and climate-adaptive fisheries management. This initiative seeks to support projects that engage the public in collecting data to address gaps in assessments and improve understanding of climate impacts on fish stocks and fishing communities, particularly within federal Fishery Management Plans. Approximately $600,000 is available for 3-8 projects, with funding requests ranging from $75,000 to $200,000, and full proposals are due by November 4, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Laura Oremland at 301-427-8162 or via email at Laura.Oremland@noaa.gov for further information.

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    The NOAA Fisheries Headquarters Program Office announces a funding opportunity under the FY2025 Inflation Reduction Act for citizen science projects aimed at enhancing federal fisheries stock assessments and climate-adaptive fisheries management. Approximately $600,000 is available for 3-8 projects, with funding requests ranging from $75,000 to $200,000. Full proposals are due by November 4, 2024. The focus is on projects that engage the public to collect data that addresses data gaps in assessments, enhances understanding of climate impacts on fish stocks and fishing communities, particularly within federal Fishery Management Plans. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, nonprofits, and state and local governments, with a strong encouragement for partnerships with NMFS and emphasis on involving underserved communities. Proposals must include a detailed project narrative, a budget, and plans for data management and quality assurance. Applications will undergo a review process assessing importance, technical merit, qualifications, costs, and outreach strategies. Successful applicants will receive funding notifications, allowing project initiation in Spring 2025 at the earliest, following comprehensive review and assessment by NOAA.
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