Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS GARFO 2017 2005209
The Department of Commerce, through NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) in the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, announced a competitive discretionary funding opportunity titled "Implementing Actions in Support of Recovery of Atlantic Salmon and Their Ecosystems" (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA NMFS GARFO 2017 2005209; CFDA: 11.472). The focus is the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon, which is listed as one of the eight critically endangered "Species in the Spotlight" under NOAA's Survive to Thrive initiative. The purpose of the program is to fund targeted, on-the-ground work that helps stabilize this population and supports recovery efforts aimed at preventing extinction, including projects that address broader ecosystem conditions affecting salmon survival.
Projects must align with the Atlantic Salmon 5-Year Action Plan and are expected to address at least one of the plan's four key actions. While the notice emphasizes those recovery actions as the core priority, it also specifically invites proposals that create or deliver new education, outreach, and engagement tools or activities. Examples given include interactive displays, exhibits, and kiosks, as well as other outreach approaches that communicate Atlantic salmon biology, current status, and the threats facing salmon and their ecosystems. These education and outreach components must explicitly support the International Year of the Salmon initiative, meaning proposals should connect their public-facing products or programming to that broader international effort and its goals.
The opportunity allows for either grants or cooperative agreements, indicating NOAA may expect a higher level of federal involvement for some projects depending on scope and needs. The activity areas are categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development, which signals that both applied conservation implementation and related technical work could be competitive as long as it directly supports recovery priorities or the specified outreach objectives.
Total program funding was projected at up to $600,000, although final availability depended on FY 2017 federal appropriations. NOAA anticipated making multiple awards (the notice indicates two or more awards, with an expected number of awards listed as 6). Typical federal award sizes were expected to fall between $50,000 and $300,000 for project periods of one to two years. Proposals requesting less than $50,000 or more than $300,000 in federal funds over a two-year period were not eligible for consideration, so applicants needed to scale their work plans and budgets to fit within that band.
The notice listed the posting/creation date as April 17, 2017, with an original closing date of May 19, 2017. Eligibility was broadly described as "Others," with applicants directed to consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice for the exact list of who could apply. Overall, the grant opportunity was designed to fund practical recovery actions and high-quality outreach efforts that together improve conservation outcomes for Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon and increase public understanding and engagement tied to the International Year of the Salmon.Apply for NOAA NMFS GARFO 2017 2005209
- 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 "Implementing Actions in Support of Recovery of Atlantic Salmon and Their Ecosystems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2017. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Implementing Actions in Support of Recovery of Atlantic Salmon and Their Ecosystems."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Fisheries (NMFS), specifically the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO).
What are the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA NMFS GARFO 2017 2005209. CFDA: 11.472.
What species and population does this program focus on?
The program focuses on the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon.
Why is this Atlantic salmon population a priority?
This Gulf of Maine DPS is described as critically endangered and is identified as one of NOAA's eight "Species in the Spotlight" under NOAA's Survive to Thrive initiative.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to fund targeted, on-the-ground work intended to stabilize the Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon population and support recovery efforts aimed at preventing extinction, including work that addresses broader ecosystem conditions that affect salmon survival.
What types of projects are being requested?
The notice emphasizes targeted recovery work that supports Atlantic salmon and their ecosystems. It also specifically invites proposals for new education, outreach, and engagement tools or activities, as long as they support the stated recovery goals and requirements in the notice.
Do projects need to align with a specific recovery plan?
Yes. Projects must align with the Atlantic Salmon 5-Year Action Plan and are expected to address at least one of the plan's four key actions.
Are education and outreach projects allowed or encouraged?
Yes. While recovery actions are described as the core priority, the opportunity explicitly invites proposals that create or deliver new education, outreach, and engagement tools or activities.
What are examples of eligible education and outreach activities mentioned in the notice?
Examples include interactive displays, exhibits, and kiosks, along with other outreach approaches that communicate Atlantic salmon biology, current status, and the threats facing salmon and their ecosystems.
Is there a special requirement for education and outreach proposals?
Yes. Education and outreach components must explicitly support the International Year of the Salmon initiative, meaning the public-facing products or programming should connect to that broader international effort and its goals.
What types of federal financial assistance instruments may be used?
The opportunity allows for either grants or cooperative agreements. This indicates NOAA may have a higher level of federal involvement in some projects depending on scope and needs.
What general activity areas does the opportunity fall under?
The activity areas are categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
Does the opportunity support applied conservation work, technical work, or both?
Based on the stated activity areas and purpose, both applied conservation implementation and related technical work could be competitive, as long as the work directly supports recovery priorities or the specified outreach objectives.
How much total funding was projected to be available?
Total program funding was projected at up to $600,000, although final availability depended on FY 2017 federal appropriations.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
The notice indicated two or more awards, and it listed an expected number of awards of 6.
What is the expected award size?
Typical federal award sizes were expected to range from $50,000 to $300,000.
What project period (duration) is anticipated?
Project periods were expected to be one to two years.
Are there funding request limits that make a proposal ineligible?
Yes. Proposals requesting less than $50,000 or more than $300,000 in federal funds over a two-year period were not eligible for consideration.
What does the ineligible funding range mean for budgeting?
Applicants needed to scale their work plans and budgets so that the federal funding request fits within the $50,000 to $300,000 band (as described in the notice) for a two-year period.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date listed in the notice is April 17, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date listed in the notice is May 19, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly described as "Others." The notice directs applicants to consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice for the exact list of eligible applicants.
What is the main conservation outcome this program is trying to achieve?
The program is designed to improve conservation outcomes for Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon by funding practical recovery actions and supporting efforts intended to prevent extinction, including addressing ecosystem conditions that influence salmon survival.
What is the main public engagement outcome this program is trying to achieve?
It aims to increase public understanding and engagement by supporting high-quality outreach efforts tied to the International Year of the Salmon and focused on salmon biology, current status, and threats to salmon and their ecosystems.
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