Ocean Acidification Program (OAP)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The OAP plays an integral role in maintaining long-term monitoring; conducting research designed to enhance the conservation of marine ecosystems sensitive to ocean acidification; promoting ocean acidification educational opportunities; engaging in national public outreach activities related to ocean acidification and its impacts; and coordinating ocean acidification activities with other agencies and appropriate international ocean science bodies.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Eligible entities as listed in the notice of funding opportunities (NOFO). Each NOFO has specific criteria around elibibility.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Proposals are subject to office evaluations, technical reviews, administrative reviews, and external reviews, if applicable, taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and application to the goals of NOAA and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
The range varies from 120 to 180 days from the time of proposal submission to NOAA.
Program details & compliance
Description
We fund research and education in order to study our changing ocean to better understand the impacts of ocean acidification and how human communities can adapt.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Earth and Environment
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The OAP provides financial assistance for critical research projects related to ocean acidification research and monitoring including those that explore the effects of ocean acidification on marine organisms, ecosystems and the socioeconomic impacts leading to potential adaptive strategies. The OAP also provides grants to develop and pilot education programs targeted at increasing the understanding and awareness of the US public regarding ocean acidification
Restrictions
See NOFO for specific details about fund use restrictions
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
Formula
This program has no statutory formula