# NOAA RESTORE Science Program 2023

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nos-nccos-2022-2007377-noaa-restore-science-program-2023/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/341551

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on November 30, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2022-2007377 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 30, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.451 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Letters of intent (LOI) are required for this Announcement and should be submitted by email (noaarestorescience@noaa.gov) ahead of the deadline (11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on August 16, 2022). Each full proposal must substantially comply with the 18 elements listed under Required Elements in section IV.B.3.(1)-(18) and should be submitted via Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) ahead of the deadline (11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on November 15, 2022).Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; not-for-profit institutions; for-profit organizations; local, state, and tribal governments; and U.S. territories and federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. The lead applicant must be from a U.S.-based entity. Science Program funding opportunities may not be used to hire and fund the salaries of any permanent federal employees. Federal award recipients may use their funding to cover travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual personnel costs associated with the proposed work. Investigators are not required to be employed by an eligible entity that is based in one of the five Gulf of Mexico States (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas). However, investigators that are not employed by or associated with Gulf of Mexico-based eligible entities are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners from Gulf of Mexico-based eligible entities. Foreign researchers may participate by submitting a subaward or contract through an eligible U.S. entity. Science Program funding may not be spent in Cuba. The Department of Commerce and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage proposals involving women and minority investigators, participants, and groups. In addition, the Department of Commerce and NOAA are strongly committed to broadening the participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. The Department of Commerce and NOAA encourage any of the above institutions to apply.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/NCCOS is soliciting proposals for the NOAA RESTORE Science Program for projects up to five years in duration. This announcement invites proposals that request funding from researcher, resource manager, and stakeholder partnerships to execute a previously planned, collaborative research project, develop its findings and products, transfer them to an identified resource manager or management body, and apply them to a specific Gulf of Mexico natural resource management decision. Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this Announcement will be made in June 2023, and that projects funded under this Announcement will have an October 1, 2023 start date. Total funding for this competition will be approximately $15 million over five years and approximately 10 projects may be funded. The maximum individual award amount is approximately $2,000,000 for up to five years in duration. Information regarding this Announcement, including webinars and additional background information, is available on the Science Program website (https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/funding-opportunities/ffo-2023).

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2022-2007377 still open?

No. It closed on November 30, 2022.

### Who can apply for NOAA RESTORE Science Program 2023?

Department of Commerce accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NOAA RESTORE Science Program 2023?

Closed November 30, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $15.0 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology  grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Nova Southeastern University, Inc, University of California, Santa Barbara. The program made 42 awards worth $30.1 million in that time.