Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2018 2005323
The Department of Commerce, through NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) and its National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) together with the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP), issued a discretionary funding opportunity to support research focused on identifying and applying acidification thresholds in coastal ecosystems. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at projects that can determine the chemical and biological "tipping points" or threshold conditions at which ocean and coastal acidification begins to cause measurable harm to coastal organisms, habitats, and ecosystem services, and then translate those findings into information that can be used for monitoring, management, and decision-making in coastal environments.
Awards under this announcement were planned as cooperative agreements, reflecting NOAA's expectation of meaningful federal involvement during the project period (for example, coordination with NOAA scientists, alignment with NOAA monitoring and modeling efforts, shared data practices, and collaboration on translating results into usable products). The program sits in the Environment/Natural Resources and Science and Technology research and development space and is tied to CFDA 11.478, which is associated with NOAA activities related to ocean acidification and broader coastal ocean science.
The funding structure was designed around multi-year, medium-sized research efforts. Applicants were instructed to request no more than $350,000 per year, with most projects expected to run 2 to 3 years. The total budget over the life of a project could not exceed $1,050,000. NOAA anticipated making roughly 1 to 3 awards. For the first year of funding (Fiscal Year 2018), NOAA projected that up to about $1,000,000 might be available in total across funded projects, but the agency emphasized that all funding depended on the availability of FY2018 federal appropriations. Because federal budgeting does not always line up neatly with research timelines, NOAA noted that while the scientific scope would typically be 2 to 3 years, the actual distribution of funds could extend across as many as four federal fiscal years.
Key dates included a posting/creation date of November 8, 2017, and an original application deadline of February 13, 2018. If funded, projects were expected to begin around September 1, 2018. The opportunity identified an award ceiling of $350,000 (consistent with the per-year cap) and listed an expectation of up to three awards.
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility text of the announcement. That category commonly indicates that eligibility may extend beyond traditional state or local governments to include entities such as universities, nonprofit research institutions, tribal organizations, and other qualified organizations, depending on the specific criteria laid out in the notice.
Overall, the grant opportunity targeted applied coastal acidification science: defining threshold conditions in real-world coastal settings, improving the ability to detect when and where those thresholds are approached or crossed, and producing results that can be put to work by NOAA and partners who manage coastal resources, protect sensitive habitats, and plan for changing ocean chemistry.Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2018 2005323
- 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 "Identification and application of acidification thresholds in coastal ecosystems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.478.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 08, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 13, 2018. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a NOAA-led discretionary funding opportunity to support research that identifies and applies acidification thresholds in coastal ecosystems. The emphasis is on determining the chemical and biological "tipping points" at which ocean and coastal acidification begins to cause measurable harm to coastal organisms, habitats, and ecosystem services, and then translating those findings into information useful for monitoring, management, and decision-making.
Which NOAA offices are involved?
The opportunity was issued by the Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS), specifically the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), together with the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP).
What kinds of research are they looking to fund?
The target is applied coastal acidification science that (1) defines threshold conditions in real-world coastal settings, (2) improves the ability to detect when and where those thresholds are approached or crossed, and (3) produces results that can be used by NOAA and partners for monitoring, management, and coastal decision-making.
What does "acidification thresholds" mean in the context of this program?
In this context, thresholds are the chemical and biological conditions (tipping points) at which changes in ocean/coastal chemistry begin to cause measurable harm to organisms, habitats, or ecosystem services. The work is expected to connect those threshold conditions to practical monitoring and management use.
How is the award expected to be structured?
Awards under this announcement were planned as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expected meaningful federal involvement during the project period.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for awardees?
Based on the opportunity description, NOAA anticipated active involvement such as coordination with NOAA scientists, alignment with NOAA monitoring and modeling efforts, shared data practices, and collaboration on translating results into usable products.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 11.478, associated with NOAA activities related to ocean acidification and broader coastal ocean science.
What is the maximum amount an applicant could request per year?
Applicants were instructed to request no more than $350,000 per year.
What is the maximum total budget allowed for a project?
The total budget over the life of a project could not exceed $1,050,000.
How long were projects expected to last?
Most projects were expected to run 2 to 3 years.
Could the funding timeline extend beyond the scientific project duration?
Yes. NOAA noted that while the scientific scope would typically be 2 to 3 years, the actual distribution of funds could extend across as many as four federal fiscal years.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making roughly 1 to 3 awards, with an expectation of up to three awards listed in the opportunity.
How much total funding was projected to be available in the first year?
For Fiscal Year 2018, NOAA projected that up to about $1,000,000 might be available in total across funded projects.
Was the FY2018 funding guaranteed?
No. NOAA emphasized that all funding depended on the availability of FY2018 federal appropriations.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting/creation date was November 8, 2017, and the original application deadline was February 13, 2018.
When were funded projects expected to start?
If funded, projects were expected to begin around September 1, 2018.
What was the award ceiling listed in the opportunity?
The opportunity identified an award ceiling of $350,000, consistent with the per-year cap described in the announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility text of the announcement.
What does the eligibility category "Others" generally indicate?
In this opportunity summary, "Others" commonly indicates eligibility may extend beyond traditional state or local governments to include entities such as universities, nonprofit research institutions, tribal organizations, and other qualified organizations, depending on the specific criteria in the notice.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The program sits in the Environment/Natural Resources and Science and Technology research and development space.
What kinds of outcomes or products were implied by the announcement?
The description highlights translating research findings into information that can be used for monitoring, management, and decision-making, and collaborating with NOAA on turning results into usable products.
Is this opportunity focused more on basic research or applied research?
It is described as applied coastal acidification science, centered on real-world coastal settings and producing outputs that can be used in monitoring and management.
Why does NOAA emphasize coordination and alignment with NOAA efforts?
Because awards were planned as cooperative agreements with meaningful federal involvement, the opportunity description specifically points to coordination with NOAA scientists and alignment with NOAA monitoring and modeling efforts, along with shared data practices and joint work on translating findings for use.
What types of impacts is the program trying to detect and manage?
The opportunity focuses on identifying the conditions under which ocean and coastal acidification begins to cause measurable harm to coastal organisms, habitats, and ecosystem services, and improving the ability to detect when and where those conditions are approached or crossed.
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