Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005389
The CZM Projects of Special Merit Competition (FY2018) is a NOAA funding opportunity run through the Department of Commerce that supports targeted improvements to state and territorial Coastal Zone Management Programs (CMPs). The competition is offered under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) Enhancement Program, specifically Section 309 (16 U.S.C. 1456b), which is designed to help federally approved coastal programs keep strengthening and modernizing their policies, management approaches, and on-the-ground results in areas NOAA considers nationally important. Rather than general operating support, this competition is meant to fund discrete, well-defined projects that move a program forward in measurable ways.
The grant is structured as a competitive cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating on project direction, deliverables, or technical guidance), not simply issuing funds and stepping back. The Projects of Special Merit (PSM) concept emphasizes innovation and practical advancement: applicants are expected to propose projects that directly support and accelerate the enhancement strategies they have already committed to in their NOAA-approved Section 309 Assessment and Strategy for the 2016-2020 cycle.
For FY2018, NOAA highlights two national enhancement area priorities. The first is Hazards, which generally covers efforts that reduce risk and increase resilience to coastal hazards such as storms, flooding, erosion, sea level rise impacts, and other coastal threats. The second priority is Ocean and Great Lakes Resources, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive planning, which can include coordinated, multi-sector planning approaches that improve how states and territories manage coastal and marine resources across agencies, jurisdictions, and uses. Proposals are expected to align clearly with one or both of these priorities and demonstrate how the work strengthens the applicant's approved enhancement area strategy.
Eligibility is limited to states and territories that already have a NOAA-approved CMP under the CZMA (16 U.S.C. 1455) and that have an approved 2016-2020 Section 309 Assessment and Strategy containing at least one strategy addressing one or more of the priority enhancement areas. In other words, this is not an open competition for the general public or for organizations without a formal role in a federally approved coastal program; it is primarily intended for the official coastal management programs that NOAA recognizes and funds under the CZMA framework. The applicable federal program regulations are found at 15 C.F.R. Part 923, and the announcement indicates that NOAA policy and procedural requirements are implemented through the specific terms laid out in the funding notice.
Key administrative details include the opportunity number NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005389 and CFDA number 11.419. The opportunity category is discretionary, with an activity focus spanning energy, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. NOAA anticipated making around 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $250,000 per project. The notice was created on November 2, 2017, and the original application deadline was January 5, 2018.Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005389
- The Department of Commerce in the energy, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CZM Projects of Special Merit Competition - FY2018" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.419.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 02, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 05, 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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the CZM Projects of Special Merit Competition (FY2018)?
The CZM Projects of Special Merit Competition (FY2018) is a NOAA funding opportunity run through the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is designed to support targeted improvements to state and territorial Coastal Zone Management Programs (CMPs) by funding discrete, well-defined projects that produce measurable progress.
Which NOAA program is this competition offered under?
This competition is offered under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) Enhancement Program, specifically Section 309 (16 U.S.C. 1456b). Section 309 focuses on helping federally approved coastal programs continue strengthening and modernizing their approaches and results in nationally important areas identified by NOAA.
Is this grant intended to support general operations of a coastal program?
No. The opportunity is not intended to provide general operating support. It is meant to fund specific projects that are clearly defined and move a program forward in measurable ways.
What does "Projects of Special Merit" (PSM) mean in this context?
Projects of Special Merit (PSM) emphasizes innovation and practical advancement. Applicants are expected to propose projects that directly support and accelerate enhancement strategies already committed to in the applicant's NOAA-approved Section 309 Assessment and Strategy for the 2016-2020 cycle.
What type of award is NOAA expected to make?
The grant is structured as a competitive cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement, and how is it different from a typical grant?
A cooperative agreement indicates NOAA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. That involvement may include coordinating on project direction, deliverables, or providing technical guidance, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal agency participation.
What are NOAA's FY2018 national enhancement area priorities for this competition?
For FY2018, NOAA highlights two national enhancement area priorities: (1) Hazards and (2) Ocean and Great Lakes Resources, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive planning.
What kinds of topics fall under the Hazards priority?
The Hazards priority generally includes efforts to reduce risk and increase resilience to coastal hazards such as storms, flooding, erosion, sea level rise impacts, and other coastal threats.
What kinds of topics fall under the Ocean and Great Lakes Resources priority?
This priority focuses on Ocean and Great Lakes Resources with an emphasis on comprehensive planning. The notice describes comprehensive planning as potentially including coordinated, multi-sector planning approaches that improve how states and territories manage coastal and marine resources across agencies, jurisdictions, and uses.
Do proposals need to align with the national priorities?
Yes. Proposals are expected to align clearly with one or both of the FY2018 priorities and demonstrate how the work strengthens the applicant's approved enhancement area strategy.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to states and territories that already have a NOAA-approved Coastal Zone Management Program (CMP) under the CZMA (16 U.S.C. 1455).
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond having a NOAA-approved CMP?
Yes. Eligible states and territories must have an approved 2016-2020 Section 309 Assessment and Strategy that contains at least one strategy addressing one or more of the priority enhancement areas.
Is this opportunity open to the general public, nonprofits, universities, or private companies?
No. Based on the notice description, this is not an open competition for the general public or organizations without a formal role in a federally approved coastal program. It is primarily intended for the official coastal management programs that NOAA recognizes and funds under the CZMA framework.
What legal authority supports this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) Enhancement Program, Section 309 (16 U.S.C. 1456b). Eligibility references NOAA-approved CMPs under the CZMA (16 U.S.C. 1455).
What federal regulations apply to this program?
The applicable federal program regulations are found at 15 C.F.R. Part 923.
How are NOAA policy and procedural requirements applied to awards under this competition?
The announcement indicates that NOAA policy and procedural requirements are implemented through the specific terms laid out in the funding notice.
What is the opportunity number for this competition?
The opportunity number is NOAA NOS OCM 2018 2005389.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number is 11.419.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What types of activities does this opportunity focus on?
The activity focus spans energy, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making around 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $250,000 per project.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on November 2, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was January 5, 2018.
What is the main purpose of this competition for state and territorial programs?
The main purpose is to fund targeted, measurable projects that improve and modernize NOAA-approved coastal management programs in areas NOAA considers nationally important, while directly advancing the program's existing 2016-2020 Section 309 enhancement strategies.
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