Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006297
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2020 is a competitive NOAA grant opportunity designed to strengthen and expand the long-term protection and functionality of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. NERRS is a nationwide network of protected estuarine areas in the United States and its territories that are designated for research, education, and stewardship. Each reserve is selected to represent a specific biogeographic region and a mix of ecosystem types, following the national classification framework laid out in federal regulations (15 CFR Part 921). The overall purpose of this funding is to help reserves protect priority lands and waters and to support construction projects that improve facilities used for research, education, and public engagement.
This program specifically funds two main kinds of projects: land acquisition and construction. Land acquisition projects are meant to secure key parcels that contribute to the ecological integrity of reserve boundaries and help preserve areas important for long-term scientific study and educational use. Construction projects generally support the development, improvement, or renovation of reserve facilities and exhibits so they better serve reserve operations and visitors. A central emphasis is that facility and exhibit construction should meet the highest sustainable design standards that are feasible, reflecting NOAA's interest in durability, environmental performance, and responsible infrastructure investments at protected coastal sites.
For FY 2020, NOAA anticipated making up to about $6 million available across the competition. The agency expected to support roughly 5 to 20 total awards, with individual project budgets typically ranging from about $20,000 up to a maximum of $1,000,000. Projects were expected to run for approximately 12 to 36 months, with the exact period depending on project scope and funding availability. The program is offered as a discretionary grant under the Department of Commerce, and it is associated with CFDA number 11.420, which is commonly used for NOAA coastal management and related assistance programs.
Eligibility is aimed at the organizations directly responsible for operating designated reserves. In practical terms, this means designated lead reserve agencies or universities located in coastal states, rather than the general public or a broad set of nonprofits. The intent is to provide targeted investment into the existing NERRS network by supporting the entities already charged with reserve management and by enabling projects that align closely with the NERRS mission of long-term coastal research, education, and resource protection.
Key administrative details for this funding opportunity include the title "National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2020" and the opportunity number NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006297. It was posted on November 7, 2019, with an original application deadline of February 7, 2020. The award ceiling was listed as $1,000,000 per project, and NOAA indicated an expectation of up to 20 awards, depending on the quality of applications and the total funds available. Overall, the program is structured to help reserves acquire critical lands and build or upgrade facilities that support research and education while promoting sustainable design and long-term protection of estuarine ecosystems.Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2020 2006297
- 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 "National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2020" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.420.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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 $1,000,000.00 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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