Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2021 2006473
The Species Recovery Grants to Tribes opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Its purpose is to provide federal financial assistance to tribal nations for conserving and recovering marine and anadromous species that are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS frames the program around the idea that many ESA-listed species hold unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribes, and that tribes have an established track record of stewardship and conservation. Funding is offered through either grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of federal involvement anticipated in the work.
The program supports a broad range of conservation activities tied to species under NMFS jurisdiction that are endangered, threatened, candidates for listing, or proposed for listing. It also allows funding for post-delisting monitoring when a species has recovered enough to be removed from the ESA list, recognizing that continued monitoring can be critical to preventing a relapse. Typical project types include developing or implementing species management or recovery plans, conducting scientific research and monitoring that fills key data gaps, and carrying out public education and outreach efforts that help communities understand and support recovery actions.
NMFS also highlights that proposals benefiting certain high-profile endangered species are especially encouraged under its Species in the Spotlight initiative. Those focal species include the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment of Atlantic salmon, white abalone, the Cook Inlet distinct population segment of beluga whales, Hawaiian monk seals, Pacific leatherback sea turtles, North Atlantic right whales, and the southern resident distinct population segment of killer whales. While projects do not have to target these species to be eligible, NMFS explicitly signals that work supporting their recovery aligns strongly with agency priorities.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes and to organizations of federally recognized tribes that have delegated authority to represent a tribe on matters involving ESA-listed, candidate, or proposed species. The opportunity text gives an example of such an organization in the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission. This means the program is not open broadly to state governments, universities, nonprofits without tribal authorization, or private entities unless they are applying through an eligible tribal applicant consistent with the delegation and representation requirements described.
One important restriction is that projects focused on listed, candidate, or proposed species of Pacific salmon or steelhead are not considered under this program. NMFS directs those efforts instead to the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, indicating that salmon and steelhead recovery in the Pacific region is handled through a separate, dedicated funding stream. Applicants need to ensure their proposal does not fall into that excluded category or it will be deemed ineligible for this particular competition.
For the FY 2021 cycle referenced in the notice, the funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS PRPO 2021 2006473 and the CFDA number is 11.472. The anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000, with an expected three awards. The original posting lists a creation date of July 31, 2020 and an original closing date of October 29, 2020. The announcement emphasizes that applicants should read the full guidance closely because proposal preparation and evaluation details may differ from prior years, and NMFS will use the criteria in the document to decide which proposals receive funding.Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2021 2006473
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Species Recovery Grants to Tribes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 29, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Species Recovery Grants to Tribes (NOAA NMFS)
What is the Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program?
The Species Recovery Grants to Tribes program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It provides financial assistance to support conservation and recovery work for certain species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to provide federal financial assistance to tribal nations to conserve and recover marine and anadromous species that are protected under the ESA. NMFS emphasizes that many ESA-listed species have unique cultural, subsistence, and ecological importance to tribes, and that tribes have a strong record of stewardship and conservation.
Who runs this program?
The program is administered by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Is this funding competitive or automatic?
It is a discretionary funding program, which means awards are not automatic and proposals are evaluated competitively based on criteria in the program guidance.
What types of awards are available (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding may be provided through either grants or cooperative agreements. The instrument used depends on how much federal involvement is anticipated in the work.
What species can projects focus on?
Projects may focus on species under NMFS jurisdiction that are endangered, threatened, candidates for listing, or proposed for listing under the ESA.
Can this program fund post-delisting monitoring?
Yes. The program allows funding for post-delisting monitoring when a species has recovered enough to be removed from the ESA list, recognizing that continued monitoring can help prevent a relapse.
What kinds of conservation activities are typically supported?
The opportunity supports a broad range of conservation activities tied to eligible species, including:
- Developing or implementing species management or recovery plans
- Scientific research and monitoring to fill key data gaps
- Public education and outreach to build understanding and support for recovery actions
Are any specific species priorities called out by NMFS?
Yes. NMFS encourages proposals that benefit certain endangered species highlighted under its Species in the Spotlight initiative. These include:
- Gulf of Maine distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon
- White abalone
- Cook Inlet DPS of beluga whales
- Hawaiian monk seals
- Pacific leatherback sea turtles
- North Atlantic right whales
- Southern resident DPS of killer whales
Do projects have to target Species in the Spotlight to be eligible?
No. Projects do not have to target Species in the Spotlight to be eligible, but NMFS indicates that work supporting those species aligns strongly with agency priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes and to organizations of federally recognized tribes that have delegated authority to represent a tribe on matters involving ESA-listed, candidate, or proposed species.
What is an example of an eligible tribal organization?
The opportunity text provides the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission as an example of an organization of federally recognized tribes that may be eligible if it has delegated authority to represent a tribe on relevant ESA species matters.
Can states, universities, nonprofits, or private entities apply directly?
No. The program is not open broadly to state governments, universities, nonprofits without tribal authorization, or private entities, unless they apply through an eligible tribal applicant consistent with the delegation and representation requirements described.
Are there any major species exclusions that would make a proposal ineligible?
Yes. Projects focused on listed, candidate, or proposed species of Pacific salmon or steelhead are not considered under this program.
Where should Pacific salmon or steelhead recovery projects seek funding instead?
NMFS directs Pacific salmon and steelhead recovery efforts to the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, which is a separate, dedicated funding stream.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for the FY 2021 cycle referenced?
For the FY 2021 cycle referenced in the notice, the funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS PRPO 2021 2006473 and the CFDA number is 11.472.
What is the maximum award amount?
The anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000.
How many awards were expected for the referenced cycle?
The notice states an expected three awards.
What were the original posting and closing dates in the referenced notice?
The original posting lists a creation date of July 31, 2020 and an original closing date of October 29, 2020.
How will NMFS decide which proposals receive funding?
NMFS will use the criteria in the program guidance document to evaluate proposals and decide which applicants receive funding.
Should applicants rely on prior-year instructions?
No. The announcement emphasizes that applicants should read the full guidance closely because proposal preparation and evaluation details may differ from prior years.
What geographic or species scope is implied by "marine and anadromous species"?
The opportunity is framed around conserving and recovering marine and anadromous species under NMFS jurisdiction that are protected by the ESA, including species that are endangered, threatened, candidates, or proposed for listing.
Does the opportunity mention whether projects must be limited to ESA-listed species only?
No. In addition to ESA-listed species (endangered or threatened), the opportunity also allows work related to candidate species and proposed species under NMFS jurisdiction, and it allows post-delisting monitoring for recovered species.
What is the main takeaway for tribes considering applying?
Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes (or authorized tribal organizations) proposing conservation, research/monitoring, planning, or outreach activities for NMFS-jurisdiction ESA species (including candidate/proposed species and post-delisting monitoring), while avoiding ineligible Pacific salmon or steelhead proposals that belong under a different fund.
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