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NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2023-2007528: Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)

Closed Closed January 10, 2023 Opportunity NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2023-2007528

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management. (NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934). Status: Closes February 12, 2027 (97 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2022.

Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $300,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on January 10, 2023.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 3, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedSeptember 8, 2022
DeadlineJanuary 10, 2023
Archived by Grants.govFebruary 9, 2023

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

Eligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are U.S. institutions of higher education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments,U.S. Territories, and for-profit organizations. Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to receive transfers of funds are eligible to submit applications for intra- or inter- agency funds transfers through this competition. Department of Commerce (DOC)/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to its programs. In addition, DOC/NOAA is 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. DOC/NOAA encourages applications involving any of the above institutions to apply. Please note that:(1) PIs must be employees of an eligible entity listed above; and applications must be submitted through that entity. Non-Federal researchers should comply with their institutional requirements for application submission.(2) Non-Federal researchers affiliated with NOAA-University Cooperative/Joint Institutes will be funded through cooperative agreements.(3) Foreign researchers must apply as sub-awards or contracts through an eligible U.S. entity.(4) Federal applicants are eligible to submit applications for intra- or inter-agency funds transfers through this competition. Non-NOAA Federal applicants will be required to submit certifications or documentation showing that they have specific legal authority to accept funds for this type of research.(5) An eligible U.S. entity may propose Federal agency researchers as funded or unfunded collaborators. If Federal agency researchers are proposed as funded collaborators, the applicant should present the collaborator's funding request in the application in the same way documentation is provided for a subrecipient for purposes of project evaluation, even though intra- or inter-agency funding transfers will generally be used if the project is selected.(6) NCCOS researchers may apply through an eligible U.S. entity as funded or unfunded collaborators, but cannot be the lead PI on the application. NOAA Federal salaries will not be paid.

Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research/Coastal Ocean Program] is soliciting proposals for the Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP). This solicitation is to improve the understanding of physical/biogeochemical effects of hypoxia and potential synergies with other stressors on living resources, habitats, and food webs. This information will enable proactive management to address current and future changes in habitat and species composition due to hypoxia. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2023 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that up to approximately $1,500,000 may be available in Fiscal Year 2023 for the first year for all projects combined. If funds become available for this program, 3-5 projects are expected to be funded at the level of $300,000 to $400,000 per year per proposal (including ship time). Projects are expected not to exceed 4 years in duration. NCCOS/CRP may reject any proposals submitted with an annual budget that is greater than $400,000 for any year. It is anticipated that projects funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2023 start date. NOAA encourages applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work. Diversity is defined as the mixture of the unique attributes that shape an individual’s identity which they bring into the workplace to help NOAA accomplish its goals (1). Diversity refers to demographic diversity (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation), experiential diversity (e.g., affinities, hobbies, and abilities), and cognitive diversity (e.g., sensory processing and problem solving). Equity is defined as the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment (2, 3). Inclusion is defined as a culture that values the unique attributes of all team members. Inclusion is an environment which is respectful, collaborative, supportive, and one that allows for equal access (1). Inclusion requires active and intentional engagement on the part of everyone and provides a feeling of belonging.

Category: Business and Commerce, Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

Who has won Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program (11.478) awarded $82.5 million across 100 grant awards, an average of $825,181 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionMassachusetts7$10.6 million
University of Maryland Center for Environmental ScienceMaryland2$7.2 million
Oregon State UniversityOregon9$6.9 million
Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceVirginia4$4.2 million
Old Dominion University Research FoundationVirginia3$3.8 million

Top states: Massachusetts ($11.4 million), Florida ($10.5 million), Virginia ($10.0 million), Maryland ($7.2 million), Oregon ($6.9 million).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.

Questions people ask

Is NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2023-2007528 still open?

No. It closed on January 10, 2023. A newer notice is open: NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934, closes February 12, 2027 (97 days left).

Who can apply for Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)?

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 Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)?

Closed January 10, 2023. 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 $400,000 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 5 awards.

Who has won Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Oregon State University. The program made 100 awards worth $82.5 million in that time.

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