Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2019 2005889
The FY 2019 Community-based Restoration Program Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Grants opportunity is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding competition designed to support hands-on coastal and marine habitat restoration projects that take an ecosystem-based approach. The central purpose is to restore habitats in ways that measurably help species recover and populations increase for fish and other marine life under NOAA's stewardship. In practice, the program is looking for projects that can clearly connect specific habitat improvements to real biological benefits, especially for species that are struggling or legally protected.
Applications are primarily judged on how well the proposed restoration work supports three linked outcomes: (1) recovery of threatened and endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including NMFS "Species in the Spotlight"; (2) sustaining or rebuilding federally managed fish stocks under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and (3) contributing to the long-term sustainability of saltwater recreational fisheries. Strong proposals are expected to make a convincing case that habitat is a limiting factor for one or more target species and that the project is designed to address that limiting factor in a way that can be tracked and verified. The solicitation emphasizes that proposals should not just describe general conservation value; they should explain the cause-and-effect pathway from restoration actions to measurable improvements in habitat function and species response.
To be competitive, a project needs to do three things clearly and thoroughly. First, it should identify a habitat-based problem that is holding back recovery or sustainability of the species the project intends to benefit (for example, barriers to fish passage, degraded estuarine nursery habitat, loss of salt marsh or seagrass, impaired water quality or hydrology, or other site-specific constraints). Second, it should lay out the on-the-ground restoration actions that will be implemented to fix the problem, with enough detail that reviewers can see the work is feasible and appropriately scoped. Third, it should define expected outcomes and provide measurable indicators of success for the target species and the broader ecosystem. The funding can support restoration feasibility work and/or design, implementation of restoration actions, or a combination of these stages, which allows applicants to propose either a project that is ready to build or one that still needs targeted technical work to get to construction.
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, meaning NOAA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on technical approaches, monitoring expectations, or milestone tracking). The program will consider one-year awards as well as multi-year projects for up to three years total. For multi-year proposals, applicants are expected to provide a detailed outline of anticipated costs in years two and three as part of the initial submission, even though funding for later years is not guaranteed at the time of selection. Continued funding beyond the first year depends on future federal appropriations and the recipient meeting project milestones and demonstrating adequate progress.
The funding scale is oriented toward mid-sized to large restoration efforts. NOAA indicates typical federal awards will range from $300,000 to $1.5 million spread across one to three years, although the program sets a minimum federal request of $75,000 and will not accept requests above $3 million total over the full three-year period. For FY 2019, NOAA anticipated up to $6 million available under this funding opportunity and expected to make around 20 awards, though actual award numbers and amounts depend on what Congress appropriates across FY 2019 through FY 2021. The funds are administered by the Community-based Restoration Program within the NOAA Restoration Center, and the opportunity is listed as a discretionary program under CFDA 11.463.
Key administrative details include the opportunity number NOAA NMFS HCPO 2019 2005889, a posting/creation date of November 14, 2018, and an original application deadline of May 15, 2019. The agency is the Department of Commerce, and the funding activity category is Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development. Eligibility is broadly described as "Others" with clarification provided in the full notice, so applicants typically need to consult the official eligibility section to confirm whether their organization type and partnerships fit the program's requirements.Apply for NOAA NMFS HCPO 2019 2005889
- 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 "FY 2019 Community-based Restoration Program Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.463.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2019. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY 2019 Community-based Restoration Program Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Grants (NOAA NMFS) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding competition under the Community-based Restoration Program to support hands-on coastal and marine habitat restoration projects that take an ecosystem-based approach. The focus is on restoring habitats in ways that measurably help species recover and populations increase for fish and other marine life under NOAA's stewardship.
What is the central purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to restore coastal and marine habitats with a clear, evidence-based connection to biological outcomes, especially for species that are struggling or legally protected. Proposals are expected to link specific habitat improvements to real, measurable benefits for target species and the broader ecosystem.
What kinds of projects are most competitive?
Projects are most competitive when they make a convincing cause-and-effect case that: (1) habitat is a limiting factor for one or more target species, (2) the proposed restoration actions address that limiting factor, and (3) the project will track and verify measurable improvements in habitat function and species response.
What outcomes does NOAA prioritize when judging applications?
Applications are primarily judged on how well the proposed restoration work supports three linked outcomes:
- Recovery of threatened and endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including NMFS "Species in the Spotlight"
- Sustaining or rebuilding federally managed fish stocks under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
- Contributing to the long-term sustainability of saltwater recreational fisheries
Does the program require a direct link between restoration actions and species benefits?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes that proposals should not only describe general conservation value. Applicants should explain the cause-and-effect pathway from restoration actions to measurable improvements in habitat function and species response, particularly for target species that are struggling or protected.
What are the three main elements a competitive proposal needs to include?
To be competitive, a project needs to do three things clearly and thoroughly:
- Identify a habitat-based problem that is holding back recovery or sustainability of the species the project intends to benefit.
- Describe the on-the-ground restoration actions that will be implemented to fix the problem, with enough detail to demonstrate feasibility and appropriate scope.
- Define expected outcomes and provide measurable indicators of success for the target species and the broader ecosystem.
What are examples of habitat-based problems this program is looking to address?
The opportunity describes examples such as barriers to fish passage, degraded estuarine nursery habitat, loss of salt marsh or seagrass, impaired water quality or hydrology, and other site-specific constraints that limit species recovery or sustainability.
What types of project stages can be funded?
Funding can support restoration feasibility work and/or design, implementation of restoration actions, or a combination of these stages. This means applicants may propose projects that are ready to build or projects that need targeted technical work to get to construction.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements. This means NOAA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordinating on technical approaches, monitoring expectations, or milestone tracking.
How long can projects last?
The program will consider one-year awards as well as multi-year projects for up to three years total.
What is required for multi-year proposals?
For multi-year proposals, applicants are expected to provide a detailed outline of anticipated costs in years two and three as part of the initial submission. At the same time, funding for later years is not guaranteed at the time of selection.
Is funding beyond the first year guaranteed for multi-year projects?
No. Continued funding beyond the first year depends on future federal appropriations and the recipient meeting project milestones and demonstrating adequate progress.
What is the typical award size?
NOAA indicates typical federal awards will range from $300,000 to $1.5 million spread across one to three years.
What is the minimum and maximum federal funding request allowed?
The program sets a minimum federal request of $75,000 and will not accept requests above $3 million total over the full three-year period.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2019, and about how many awards were expected?
For FY 2019, NOAA anticipated up to $6 million available under this opportunity and expected to make around 20 awards. Actual award numbers and amounts depend on what Congress appropriates across FY 2019 through FY 2021.
Who administers the funding?
The funds are administered by the Community-based Restoration Program within the NOAA Restoration Center.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary program under CFDA 11.463.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is NOAA NMFS HCPO 2019 2005889.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date is November 14, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 15, 2019.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The agency is the Department of Commerce, through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others" with clarification provided in the full notice. Applicants typically need to consult the official eligibility section to confirm whether their organization type and partnerships fit the program's requirements.
What does NOAA mean by "measurable indicators of success"?
The opportunity states that projects should define expected outcomes and provide measurable indicators of success for target species and the broader ecosystem, with an emphasis on being able to track and verify improvements. The solicitation does not list specific required metrics in the provided summary, but it clearly expects indicators tied to habitat function and species response.
What role does monitoring or milestone tracking play in this program?
Because awards are cooperative agreements, NOAA expects substantial involvement during the project period, including coordination on monitoring expectations and milestone tracking.
Does the program emphasize ecosystem-based restoration?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to support habitat restoration projects that take an ecosystem-based approach and demonstrate how habitat improvements translate into biological benefits under NOAA's stewardship responsibilities.
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