Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006143
The FY20-21 CRCP International Coral Reef Conservation Grants and Cooperative Agreements opportunity is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP). It supports international projects aimed at conserving tropical coral reef ecosystems, with an emphasis on practical, science-informed work that helps reefs withstand and recover from stress. The program is explicitly tied to the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Strategic Plan (2018), which centers on resilience-based management. In plain terms, proposals are expected to focus on actions that reduce key threats, strengthen reef resilience, and improve the ability of coral reef systems to bounce back after disturbances such as bleaching events, storms, pollution, or other human-driven pressures.
Projects can take place in any international tropical coral reef location, but the competition places special emphasis on work in the Wider Caribbean, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, and Micronesia. Awards may be made either as grants or as cooperative agreements, which typically means NOAA may be more directly involved in the project compared with a standard grant (for example through collaboration, technical input, or coordinated implementation). The overall funding activity falls under environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development, and the listing is associated with CFDA number 11.482.
Funding for the FY2020 competition is contingent on Congressional appropriations, with NOAA anticipating a total program budget of roughly $800,000 to $950,000 for this round. NOAA expects applicants to request between $75,000 and $300,000 per year, and the award ceiling is $300,000. Projects may run for up to two years, but continued support beyond the first year is generally dependent on several factors, including future appropriations, NOAA/CRCP priorities at that time, and how well the recipient performs during the initial year(s) of work. NOAA anticipated making around eight awards under this opportunity, indicating a competitive process with a limited number of funded projects.
A key structural feature of this opportunity is that it provides matching funding, meaning applicants should be prepared to bring non-federal match resources to the table (such as cash, staff time, partner contributions, or other allowable support), consistent with the program requirements. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which often signals that a range of organizations may apply, but that applicants should confirm specific qualifications and any restrictions in the detailed eligibility section of the funding notice.
Administrative details from the announcement include the Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006143, a creation date of July 30, 2019, and an original closing date of January 7, 2020. Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund targeted, resilience-oriented coral reef conservation efforts outside the United States, prioritizing regions where conservation need and potential impact are high and where well-designed interventions can measurably improve reef condition and long-term sustainability.Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006143
- 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 "FY20-21 CRCP International Coral Reef Conservation Grants and Cooperative Agreements" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.482.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 07, 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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY20-21 CRCP International Coral Reef Conservation Grants and Cooperative Agreements - FAQs
What is the FY20-21 CRCP International Coral Reef Conservation funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) to support international projects that conserve tropical coral reef ecosystems.
Who is the sponsoring agency and program?
The opportunity is administered by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) under NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP), within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What types of projects does this opportunity fund?
It funds practical, science-informed coral reef conservation projects that help reefs withstand and recover from stress. Proposals are expected to focus on reducing key threats, strengthening reef resilience, and improving recovery after disturbances such as bleaching events, storms, pollution, or other human-driven pressures.
Is the program tied to a specific strategy or plan?
Yes. The opportunity is explicitly tied to the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Strategic Plan (2018), which centers on resilience-based management.
What does "resilience-based management" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, it means projects should emphasize actions that reduce threats and increase the ability of coral reef systems to "bounce back" after disturbances and ongoing stressors.
Where can projects take place?
Projects can take place in any international tropical coral reef location (outside the United States).
Are any regions prioritized or emphasized?
Yes. The competition places special emphasis on the Wider Caribbean, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, and Micronesia.
What funding mechanisms are available (grant vs cooperative agreement)?
Awards may be made as either grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
A cooperative agreement typically means NOAA may be more directly involved in the project than with a standard grant, such as through collaboration, technical input, or coordinated implementation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 11.482.
What is the expected total funding available for this competition?
NOAA anticipated a total program budget of roughly $800,000 to $950,000 for this round, contingent on Congressional appropriations.
How much funding should an applicant request?
NOAA expected applicants to request between $75,000 and $300,000 per year.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
How long can projects run?
Projects may run for up to two years.
Is funding guaranteed for the second year of a two-year project?
No. Continued support beyond the first year is generally dependent on factors including future appropriations, NOAA/CRCP priorities at that time, and recipient performance during the initial year(s) of work.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA anticipated making around eight awards under this opportunity.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. It is a discretionary funding competition, and the anticipated number of awards suggests a competitive process with limited funded projects.
Does this opportunity require matching funds?
Yes. A key feature is that it provides matching funding, so applicants should be prepared to bring non-federal match resources consistent with program requirements.
What can count as non-federal match resources?
The description notes examples such as cash, staff time, partner contributions, or other allowable support (as permitted under program requirements).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. Applicants are expected to confirm specific qualifications and any restrictions in the detailed eligibility section of the funding notice.
What are the main topic areas or categories of this funding activity?
The overall funding activity falls under environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006143.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The announcement lists a creation date of July 30, 2019, and an original closing date of January 7, 2020.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to fund targeted, resilience-oriented coral reef conservation efforts outside the United States, prioritizing regions where conservation need and potential impact are high and where well-designed interventions can measurably improve reef condition and long-term sustainability.
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