IRA - Indigenous Engagement Program (IEP)
ID: 352549Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$15K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352549
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Indigenous Engagement Program (IEP) aimed at enhancing collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge holders to inform climate-related fisheries and ecosystem policies. The program seeks proposals that align with its priorities, including the integration of Indigenous Knowledge into scientific practices and the support of existing Indigenous Knowledge networks, with a focus on promoting environmental justice and equity. For Fiscal Year 2024, approximately $500,000 is available for projects, with potential additional funding of $250,000 in each of FY 2025 and FY 2026 for multi-year initiatives. Interested applicants, which may include small businesses and other entities (excluding federal agencies), must submit their proposals by April 26, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Laura Hoberecht at laura.hoberecht@noaa.gov or Derek Orner at derek.orner@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laura.hoberecht@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2024-25622 (2).pdf
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2024-25622.pdf
    The NOAA Fisheries Headquarters Program Office is announcing the Indigenous Engagement Program (IEP) funding opportunity, which aims to enhance collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge holders for climate-informed fisheries and ecosystem policies. Proposed projects should align with program priorities, including supporting existing Indigenous Knowledge networks, integrating Indigenous Knowledge into scientific practices, and conducting collaborative research. Approximately $500,000 is available for FY 2024, with potential funding of $250,000 in FY 2025 and FY 2026 for multi-year projects. Eligible applicants include diverse entities except federal agencies. Proposals must be submitted by April 26, 2024, and will undergo a merit review based on criteria such as relevance, technical merit, applicant qualifications, and budget appropriateness. All projects will entail significant NOAA involvement and cooperation with applicants in research activities. Successful applicants will be anticipated to demonstrate equity and environmental justice in their work, aligning with NOAA’s broader mission to support underserved communities and conserve marine resources, aiming to respond to climate challenges faced by Indigenous coastal communities.
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