Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2019 2005821
The 2019 Deep Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies Program: American Samoa funding opportunity is a NOAA-led competitive grant solicitation focused on improving scientific understanding of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) in American Samoa. The program is administered through NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS), specifically the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program, in partnership with NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. The goal is to support research that fills major knowledge gaps about these deeper coral communities so that coastal and marine resource managers have stronger, science-based information to guide protection and long-term management decisions.
The central research theme is mesophotic coral ecosystems, which are coral and reef-associated communities that rely on light but occur deeper than most commonly studied shallow reefs. In this announcement, MCEs are described as typically beginning around 30 to 40 meters and extending beyond 150 meters in some tropical and subtropical locations. These ecosystems can function as deeper extensions of shallow coral reefs, sometimes sharing species with shallow habitats, but they also host species and ecological dynamics that are distinct to mesophotic depths. Because MCEs are comparatively hard to access and have historically been less studied, they are considered "poorly understood" and in need of targeted research investment.
NOAA's intent is that results from the funded project will directly improve the ability of managers to proactively develop strategies to manage and protect MCEs around American Samoa. In practice, that means generating data and analyses that clarify what species and habitats are present at mesophotic depths, how these communities are structured and functioning, how they connect to shallower reef systems, and what vulnerabilities or threats they may face. By advancing baseline understanding and applied knowledge of these deeper reefs, the program aims to strengthen conservation planning and management actions for an important but under-characterized component of coral reef ecosystems.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant program and will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or collaboration with NOAA partners). The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 11.478 and is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. Funding is explicitly contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2019 federal appropriations, meaning an award would only be made if Congress-funded resources were available for the program.
The solicitation anticipated supporting a single project (one expected award) for a period of up to four years. The approximate annual budget was stated as up to $600,000, establishing the award ceiling at $600,000 per year for the supported effort. The funding opportunity was posted on October 18, 2018, and the original application closing date was January 17, 2019. Eligibility is broadly noted as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being provided in the full announcement text.
In short, this NOAA opportunity was designed to fund one multi-year research effort in American Samoa that advances scientific knowledge of mesophotic coral ecosystems and translates that knowledge into better-informed management and protection strategies, with up to roughly $600,000 available per year for up to four years under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for NOAA NOS NCCOS 2019 2005821
- 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 "2019 Deep Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies Program: American Samoa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.478.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 18, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 17, 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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The 2019 Deep Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies Program: American Samoa."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a NOAA-led competitive grant solicitation offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Which NOAA offices administer and partner on the program?
The program is administered through NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS), specifically the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program. It is supported in partnership with NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research.
What is the overall purpose of the solicitation?
The purpose is to improve scientific understanding of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) in American Samoa and to fill major knowledge gaps so coastal and marine resource managers have stronger, science-based information to guide protection and long-term management decisions.
What is the central research theme?
The central research theme is mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), described as coral and reef-associated communities that rely on light but occur deeper than most commonly studied shallow reefs.
How does this announcement define mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) by depth?
In this announcement, MCEs are described as typically beginning around 30 to 40 meters and extending beyond 150 meters in some tropical and subtropical locations.
Why are mesophotic coral ecosystems considered a research priority here?
MCEs are described as comparatively hard to access, historically less studied, and therefore "poorly understood." The solicitation emphasizes targeted research investment to address these gaps.
How are MCEs related to shallow coral reefs?
The announcement notes that MCEs can function as deeper extensions of shallow coral reefs and may share some species with shallow habitats, while also hosting species and ecological dynamics distinct to mesophotic depths.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The focus is on mesophotic coral ecosystems around American Samoa.
What kinds of results does NOAA intend the funded project to produce?
NOAA intends that the funded project will generate results that directly improve managers' ability to proactively develop strategies to manage and protect MCEs around American Samoa.
What specific knowledge gaps is the research expected to address?
Based on the description, the project is expected to generate data and analyses that clarify: (1) what species and habitats are present at mesophotic depths, (2) how these communities are structured and functioning, (3) how they connect to shallower reef systems, and (4) what vulnerabilities or threats they may face.
How is this opportunity categorized from a funding standpoint?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant program.
What type of award will be used?
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
The solicitation notes that a cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, or collaboration with NOAA partners.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 11.478.
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated supporting a single project, with one expected award.
How long can the project period be?
The anticipated project period is up to four years.
What is the approximate annual funding level and award ceiling?
The approximate annual budget is stated as up to $600,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 per year for the supported effort.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. Funding is explicitly contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2019 federal appropriations, meaning an award would be made only if congressionally appropriated resources are available for the program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 18, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was January 17, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly noted as "Others." The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement text.
Is this solicitation competitive?
Yes. It is described as a NOAA-led competitive grant solicitation.
What is the intended management benefit of the funded research?
The intended benefit is to strengthen conservation planning and management actions by advancing baseline understanding and applied knowledge of deeper reef systems that are under-characterized compared to shallow reefs.
What makes this program distinct from shallow reef research efforts?
This program is specifically focused on deeper, light-dependent coral and reef-associated communities (mesophotic ecosystems) that occur beyond the typical depths of commonly studied shallow reefs and are described as less understood due to access challenges.
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