Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2020 2006328
The FY 20-21 Fishery Management Council Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements (FMCCRCCA) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered by NOAA through the Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401-6409). The program is designed to provide financial assistance to support practical, management-focused projects that help conserve and sustain shallow-water coral reef fisheries and the essential fish habitat that supports them. Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which means NOAA is expected to be actively involved beyond simply issuing funds, including helping shape projects, strengthening implementation, and coordinating efforts across federal, state, territorial/commonwealth authorities and coral reef user groups.
The core purpose of this opportunity is to improve how coral reef fisheries are managed by backing projects that address three main needs. First, projects should generate or refine scientific information that directly improves management of shallow-water coral reef fisheries and associated essential fish habitat, such as data that supports stock assessments, habitat mapping, monitoring, or other science that can be translated into better decisions. Second, projects should be strongly collaborative, working with local fishery management agencies, fishers, local communities, and other key stakeholders to build long-term capacity and support for coral reef fishery management. Third, projects should advance ecosystem-based fisheries management by making better use of existing data and applying fisheries management and enforcement tools in ways that reflect broader ecosystem connections, not just single-species outcomes.
Awards selected under this solicitation are intended to run over a two-year implementation period. NOAA anticipates a total of about $1,250,000 available for the FMCCRCCA in FY 2020, with individual award amounts generally expected to range from $125,000 to $500,000 per year, with an award ceiling of $500,000. The listing indicates an expectation of roughly four awards. Continued support into the second year is not guaranteed and depends on future Congressional appropriations, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program priorities, and whether the recipient performs successfully during the first year.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS HCPO 2020 2006328 and CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 11.441, with the activity area described as environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. The funding instrument is explicitly a cooperative agreement, reinforcing that NOAA will play a substantial partnership role during project development and execution. The posting was created on November 18, 2019, and had an original closing date of January 30, 2020. Eligibility is noted as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the stated intent of the program is to fund Regional Fishery Management Councils for coral reef fisheries conservation and management projects.Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2020 2006328
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 20-21 Fishery Management Council Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.441.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 18, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: FY 20-21 Fishery Management Council Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements (FMCCRCCA)
What is the FMCCRCCA funding opportunity?
The FY 20-21 Fishery Management Council Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements (FMCCRCCA) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered by NOAA through the Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401-6409).
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), through the Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program.
What law authorizes the program?
The program operates under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401-6409).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support practical, management-focused projects that help conserve and sustain shallow-water coral reef fisheries and the essential fish habitat that supports them, with an overall goal of improving how coral reef fisheries are managed.
What types of projects are a fit for this program?
Projects are expected to address one or more of the stated management needs: (1) generating or refining scientific information that directly improves management decisions for shallow-water coral reef fisheries and essential fish habitat; (2) building strong collaboration with local agencies, fishers, communities, and stakeholders to strengthen long-term management capacity; and (3) advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management by applying existing data and management/enforcement tools in ways that reflect ecosystem connections.
What does "management-focused" mean in this solicitation?
Based on the description provided, projects should produce outputs that translate into better fishery management decisions or implementation, such as information supporting stock assessments, habitat mapping, monitoring, or other science that directly improves management of shallow-water coral reef fisheries and associated essential fish habitat.
What kinds of scientific work are specifically mentioned as examples?
The opportunity description mentions data and activities that support stock assessments, habitat mapping, monitoring, and other science that can be translated into improved fishery management decisions.
Is collaboration required?
The solicitation emphasizes that projects should be strongly collaborative, working with local fishery management agencies, fishers, local communities, and other key stakeholders to build long-term capacity and support for coral reef fishery management.
How does the program define ecosystem-based fisheries management in this context?
The opportunity highlights advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management by using existing data more effectively and applying fisheries management and enforcement tools in ways that reflect broader ecosystem connections, not solely single-species outcomes.
What is the funding instrument for awards under this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this program?
In this solicitation, a cooperative agreement indicates NOAA is expected to be actively involved beyond simply issuing funds, including helping shape projects, strengthening implementation, and coordinating efforts across federal, state, and territorial/commonwealth authorities and coral reef user groups.
How long are projects expected to run?
Awards are intended to run over a two-year implementation period.
Is funding for the second year guaranteed?
No. Continued support into the second year is not guaranteed and depends on future Congressional appropriations, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program priorities, and successful performance by the recipient during the first year.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
NOAA anticipates a total of about $1,250,000 available for the FMCCRCCA in FY 2020.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual award amounts are generally expected to range from $125,000 to $500,000 per year.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
The listing indicates an expectation of roughly four awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The stated intent of the program is to fund Regional Fishery Management Councils for coral reef fisheries conservation and management projects.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS HCPO 2020 2006328.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this program?
The CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number is 11.441.
What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The activity area is described as environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on November 18, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date listed was January 30, 2020.
What geographic or resource focus does the program emphasize?
The program focuses on shallow-water coral reef fisheries and the essential fish habitat that supports them.
Does the program emphasize practical implementation as well as research?
Yes. The description emphasizes practical, management-focused projects and notes NOAA involvement in shaping projects and strengthening implementation, in addition to supporting science that improves management.
What kinds of coordination does NOAA expect under the cooperative agreement?
NOAA is expected to coordinate efforts across federal, state, and territorial/commonwealth authorities and coral reef user groups, in addition to helping shape projects and strengthen implementation.
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