FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law National Estuarine Research Reserve System Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition DOC NOAA - ERA Production
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The DOC NOAA - ERA Production is seeking grant proposals for the FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law National Estuarine Research Reserve System Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition. The purpose of this grant is to fund coastal habitat restoration, planning, engineering, and design projects, as well as coastal land conservation projects that align with the goals of the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The grant is open to eligible National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) and their partners, including regional authorities, non-governmental organizations, institutions of higher education, and state, territorial, tribal, and county/local governments. The projects must be located on publicly-owned land or land where a public entity holds a lease or easement. The anticipated funding for this grant is approximately $13.5 million, with awards ranging from $200,000 to $4 million depending on the project type. The grant encourages applicants to promote equity and inclusion through community engagement, co-development, and partnership, and to consider projects that benefit tribal, indigenous, and/or underserved communities. The deadline for submitting grant proposals is January 9, 2025. For more information or assistance, contact the Office for Coastal Management at ocm.nerrs.infrastructure@noaa.gov.
FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law DOC NOAA - ERA Production
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) within the Department of Commerce (DOC) is offering a competitive federal grant, titled the "FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
The NOAA Marine Debris Program aims to support large marine debris removal projects that enhance the resilience of the coastal and marine environment. This program, authorized by the Marine Debris Act, seeks to mitigate the adverse impacts of marine debris in coastal habitats and waterways.
Eligible applicants include entities such as state, local, and Tribal governments, institutes of higher learning, non-profits, and commercial organizations with relevant expertise, located in the United States, its territories, or Freely Associated States. Applicants must complete mandatory registrations on SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons before submitting applications.
This opportunity requires a two-step application process. Interested parties must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 27, 2024, which will be reviewed competitively. If invited, applicants must then submit full proposals through Grants.gov and validated by eRA Commons by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 31, 2025.
NOAA has budgeted up to $47 million for this solicitation and expects to make 10 awards. The minimum and maximum federal requests are $1 million and $10 million, respectively, with typical funding requests ranging from $2 million to $6 million. The exact funding amounts and number of awards will be at NOAA's discretion.
Applications should focus on impactful, large-scale marine debris removal projects. NOAA will prioritize projects that benefit NOAA trust resources and coastal communities. Applicants proposing project renewals or supplements to previous NOAA projects are allowed but will be subject to competition and will not receive special consideration.
NOAA will not consider applications for non-coastal or inland areas, international waters, microplastics or microfibers projects, or those focused on developing new marine debris databases. Research and development proposals, and applications for activities eligible for removal under a Federal Disaster Declaration, are also ineligible.
For more information and to apply, interested parties should refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and submit applications according to the specified deadlines and registration requirements.
Potential applicants with questions can contact Amanda Dwyer at amanda.dwyer@noaa.gov or 240-533-0402, or the NOAA MDP Grants Team at grants.marinedebris@noaa.gov.
FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition DOC NOAA - ERA Production
The federal grant notice titled "FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition" is being offered by the DOC NOAA - ERA Production agency. This grant opportunity falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The grant is a discretionary type and does not require cost sharing or matching. The CFDA number associated with this grant is 11.473.
The purpose of this grant is to solicit proposals from eligible state and territory Coastal Zone Management Programs (CZM Programs) for coastal habitat restoration, coastal habitat restoration planning, engineering, and design, and coastal land conservation projects. These projects should align with the goals and intent of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law).
The eligible applicants for this grant are any coastal state or territorial CZM Program that has been approved by NOAA pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act. The lead CZM Program agency will be responsible for ensuring that allocated funds are used for the purposes of and in a manner consistent with this program. Additionally, NOAA may make a grant directly to an identified eligible CZM Program partner in order to expedite the completion of an approved project.
The eligible CZM Program partners may include regional authorities, non-governmental organizations, institutions of higher education, and state, territorial, tribal, and county/local governments. Non-governmental organizations may serve as the lead applicant for habitat restoration projects or for habitat restoration engineering, design, and planning projects. However, they are not eligible to hold title to lands acquired with these funds.
All projects funded by this grant must be located on publicly-owned land or land where a public entity holds a lease or easement that provides for adequate public control of the property. The project application should also include a letter of support from the public entity who holds title or a legal interest in the project site.
The estimated total program funding for this grant is $44,600,000, and it is expected that approximately 25 awards will be made. The award ceiling is $6,000,000, while the award floor is $200,000. The grant proposals should focus on promoting equity and inclusion through community engagement, co-development, and partnership. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects with benefits to tribal, indigenous, and/or underserved communities and consider local or indigenous knowledge in project design, implementation, and evaluation.
The close date for this grant is January 9, 2025, and the last updated date is June 17, 2024. For any administrative or technical questions regarding this grant, interested parties can contact the Office for Coastal Management via email at ocm.czm.infrastructure@noaa.gov.
In summary, the DOC NOAA - ERA Production agency is offering a grant opportunity for coastal habitat restoration, planning, engineering, and design, as well as coastal land conservation projects. Eligible applicants include coastal state or territorial CZM Programs and their partners. The grant aims to support the goals and intent of relevant acts and laws. The total program funding is approximately $44.6 million, and awards ranging from $200,000 to $6,000,000 are anticipated. Applicants are encouraged to promote equity and
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Good Neighbor Authority Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Good Neighbor Authority". This grant opportunity falls under the category of Natural Resources and is a Cooperative Agreement. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching.
The eligible applicants for this grant are Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations, and it is limited to state, county, and tribal governments. Other applicants are ineligible to apply for projects under this program. It is important to note that this program does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
The purpose of this grant is to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services through partnerships known as CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units). If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no more than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA).
The grant has an award ceiling of $750,000 and an award floor of $5,000. The estimated total program funding is $1,400,000. The grant opportunity is currently open and the close date for applications is October 18, 2024. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
For more information and to apply for this grant, interested parties can contact Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov. It is important to note that extensions to the close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.
FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law DOC NOAA - ERA Production
The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals for its Marine Debris Interception Technologies grant, with the aim of mitigating the impact of marine debris on coastal habitats and resources. This opportunity is open to eligible applicants across the country.
The focus of this grant is to support the implementation and monitoring of proven marine debris interception technologies, specifically those that benefit NOAA trust resources. The agency emphasizes the importance of projects that directly impact coastal areas and Great Lakes watersheds.
Eligible applicants include state, local, and Tribal governments, institutes of higher learning, nonprofits, and commercial organizations. Applications from federal agencies will not be considered, although eligible applicants can collaborate with federal entities. It's noteworthy that NOAA actively seeks diversity in applications and encourages veterans, minority institutions, and entities working in environmentally challenged communities to apply.
The scope of work for this opportunity involves carrying out marine debris removal projects, with a specific focus on the installation, assessment, and maintenance of interception technologies. Proven technologies that have successfully operated in similar environments are prioritized.
NOAA emphasizes that projects must directly benefit its trust resources and be situated within the United States, its territories, or Freely Associated States. Applications for research and development or deployment of unproven devices will not be successful.
Applicants should have relevant registrations in place (SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons) prior to submitting their proposals. The submission process involves an initial Letter of Intent, due in October 2024, followed by an invitation to submit a full proposal by February 2025.
The evaluation process will assess the extent to which projects align with the mission to benefit coastal habitats and NOAA trust resources. Proposals will be reviewed based on their potential impact, technical merit, and budget reasonableness.
For further information, applicants can contact Sarah Lowe or the NOAA MDP Grants Team via email or phone. Details are provided in the opportunity listing.
Overall, this grant opportunity demonstrates NOAA's commitment to protecting coastal ecosystems and mitigating marine debris, with a focus on practical, impactful projects.