Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.478 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Science $7,500,000
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 2 awards $5,778,305
- Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc. $4,999,505
- University Of California San Diego $4,724,894
- Virginia Institute Of Marine Science $4,234,590
- University Of Miami $4,080,753
- Oregon State University $3,875,244
- Lehigh University $3,027,705
- Old Dominion University Research Foundation $2,663,785
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
NOAA’s Competitive Research Program (CRP), within NCCOS, funds peer-reviewed, collaborative research that produces actionable science and tools to support management and policy decisions protecting public health, coastal ecosystems, and community economies. With more than 30 years of experience, CRP addresses critical coastal challenges such as harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change, resiliency, and ecosystem-based management at regional and national scales.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Institutions of higher education, not-for- profit institutions, State, local and Indian tribal governments, commercial organizations and Federal agencies. Foreign researchers may apply as subawards through an eligible US entity. All applicants will be treated equally in the competitive process.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Organizations and individuals utilizing science in effectively managing the Nation’s coastal resources.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Awards are made on the basis of competitive peer review of proposals.
From 90 to 210 days from the time of proposal receipt.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly the Coastal Ocean Program], part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), develops actionable information and tools to support management and policy strategies for protection of public health, ecosystems, and the economic vitality of communities. NCCOS/CRP competitively funds peer-reviewed research, collaborating with scientists, resource managers, and stakeholders. With over 30 years of experience, the program delivers results on our Nation’s most pressing issues and needs at both a targeted and regional scale, including harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change and resiliency, and effective ecosystem-based management.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Earth and EnvironmentWater Pollution Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants may be used to fund research and interagency initiatives under specific NCCOS/CRP programs related to NOAA's mission in harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change and resiliency, and regional ecosystem research.
Required Documentation
Proposals with statement of work and estimated budgets. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements