Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12

The summary for the Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12 grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Department of Commerce, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12: The purpose of this document is to advise the public thatNOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting proposals under the Regional Ecosystem PredictionProgram: From Science to Management for a project to synthesize existing information onmesophotic coral ecosystems within the U.S. Caribbean, describe linkages to resourcemanagement responsibilities, analyze both known and potential threats to MCEs, and developviable options for managing them, as well as identify gaps in information for future research.This information will be used to improve the ability of resource managers to proactively developstrategies to protect poorly understood mesophotic coral ecosystems, including coastal andmarine spatial planning and the siting of marine protected areas and marine protected areanetworks for shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems. Funding is contingent upon theavailability of Fiscal Year 2012 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that finalrecommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by early Calendar Year2012, and that any project funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2012 startdate. One to two projects are expected to be supported for up to 3 years in duration with abudget of approximately $500,000 for projects focused solely on Puerto Rico or the U.S. VirginIslands; or one project of up to 3 years in duration with a budget of approximately $750,000 for aU.S. Caribbean-wide project (excluding Navassa Island)."Electronic Access: Background information about the NCCOS/CSCOR efforts can be found atwww.cop.noaa.gov. Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov.)

Federal Grant Title:	Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP) From Science to Management: Improving Management of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems in the U.S. Caribbean FY12
Federal Agency Name:	Department of Commerce
Grant Categories:	Environment Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2012-2003025
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
CFDA Numbers:	11.478
CFDA Descriptions:	Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research_Coastal Ocean Program
Current Application Deadline:	Sep 28, 2011
Original Application Deadline:	Sep 28, 2011
Posted Date:	Jun 23, 2011
Creation Date:	Jun 23, 2011
Archive Date:	Oct 28, 2011
Total Program Funding:	$750,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$750,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	2
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments, commercial organizations, US Territories and Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to receive financial assistance. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the CSCOR programs. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions to apply.
Grant Announcement Contact: Ms. Kimberly Ann Puglise Federal Program Officer 301-713-3338/ext 140

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