Office of Response and Restoration
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To support efforts aimed at preparing for, evaluating, and responding to threats to coastal environments, including oil and chemical spills, releases from hazardous waste sites, and marine debris.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Eligible applicants for assistance typically include 1) state and local governments including public universities and colleges; 2) U.S. territorial agencies and organizations; 3) federally and State-recognized Indian Tribal governments; 4) private universities and colleges; 5) private / commercial for-profit organizations; and 6) nonprofit research and conservation organizations.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
This program benefits Federal, State, and interstate marine resource conservation and management agencies; U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States; U.S. and foreign commercial and recreational fishing industries; conservation organizations, academic institutions; international and Indian Tribal treaties; private and public research groups; consumers; and the general public.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Proposals are evaluated by the appropriate NOAA subject matter experts, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential contribution of the project to national or regional goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects approved for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division and through any other agency or Departmental review processes that may be deemed necessary.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Renewal interval: From 60 to 90 days
Refer to the federal funding opportunities posted on www.grants.gov for specific submission and deadline information.
Program details & compliance
Description
This assistance listing will support efforts aligned towards the mission and strategic goals of NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (ORR). ORR is a center of expertise in preparing for, evaluating, and responding to threats to coastal environments, including oil and chemical spills, releases from hazardous waste sites, and marine debris. ORR’s mission is to develop scientific solutions to keep the coasts clean from threats of oil, chemicals, and marine debris. To fulfill this mission of protecting and restoring NOAA trust resources, ORR provides scientific and technical support to prepare for and respond to oil and chemical releases; determines damage to natural resources from these releases; protects and restores marine and coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs; and works with communities at all levels to address critical local and regional coastal challenges, such as reducing the impacts of marine debris. NOAA expects that the funding awarded through this solicitation will support efforts consistent with the above mission goals.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disaster Relief
Other categories:
Water Pollution Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial assistance can be used to support the implementation of locally-driven projects that achieve the objectives of the program listed above. Funds must be spent to carry out the purpose of the program and the award in accordance with ORR’s relevant authorities.
Required Documentation
Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations as it relates to applying for and administering financial assistance, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs application and conduct. 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