[Coral-List] FY 2018 Funding Opportunities

[Kimberly Puglise - NOAA Federal]

**FY 2018 Funding Opportunities**

(1) Title: Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program: Understanding Coral
Ecosystem Connectivity in the western Gulf of Mexico

Due Date: Full proposals are due February 9, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time.

Description:
The NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), in partnership
with the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Office of Ocean
Exploration and Research, and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s
Southeast Regional Office, is soliciting proposals under the Regional
Ecosystem Prediction Program for a project up to 5 years in duration to
conduct research to improve the understanding of population connectivity of
key coral ecosystem species in the western Gulf of Mexico between the
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the reefs and banks to
the east of the current Sanctuary boundaries in the northern Gulf of
Mexico, but can also include coral ecosystems upstream and downstream as
relevant. This information will be used to support decisions concerning
current and future marine protected area (MPA) management and MPA networks
for shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico and
provide insight into regional connectivity. Funding is contingent upon the
availability of Fiscal Year 2018 Federal appropriations. If funds become
available for this program, one project is expected to be supported for up
to 5 years, with an approximate annual budget up to $750,000.

The full funding opportunity and information on how to apply can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298563 or
by searching for CFDA #11.478 on grants.gov .

For more information, please contact Kimberly Puglise, NOAA/NCCOS,
240-533-0190 or kimberly.puglise at noaa.gov.

(2) Title: Coastal Hypoxia Research Program

Due Date: Full proposals are due January 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time.

Description:
The NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) is soliciting
proposals for the Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP). Funding is
contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2018 Federal
appropriations. It is anticipated that projects funded under this
announcement will have a September 1, 2018 start date. Applicants should
submit proposals not to exceed $275,000 per year for projects generally 2-4
years in duration, with a total multi-year budget not to exceed $1,100,000.
If funds become available for this program, up to approximately $900,000
may be available in Fiscal Year 2018 for the first year of about 3-5
projects with expected start dates of September 1, 2018. Funding for this
program is contingent upon availability of funds, which may not have been
appropriated at the time of this announcement.

The full funding opportunity and information on how to apply can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298562 or
by searching for CFDA #11.478 on grants.gov.

For more information, please contact Kimberly Puglise, NOAA/NCCOS,
240-533-0190 or kimberly.puglise at noaa.gov.

(3) Title: Identification and application of acidification thresholds in
coastal ecosystems

Due Date: Letters of Intent must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on
December 8, 2017 and are required before submitting a full proposal. Full
applications must be received and validated by Grant.gov by 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on February 13, 2018.

Description:
The NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and the NOAA
Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) are soliciting proposals for the
Identification and Application of Acidification Thresholds in Coastal
Ecosystems. A goal is to develop a threshold detection and warning
capability for OA in concert with other stresses, including identification
of indicator species and parameters (ecological, economic, and/or social)
to monitor that might provide early warning of impending change from one
ecosystem state to another. Funding is contingent upon the availability of
Fiscal Year 2018 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that projects
funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2018 start date.
Applicants should submit proposals not to exceed $275,000 per year for
projects generally 2-4 years in duration, with a total multi-year budget
not to exceed $1,100,000. If funds become available for this program, up to
approximately $900,000 may be available in Fiscal Year 2018 for the first
year of about 3-5 projects with expected start dates of September 1, 2018.
Funding for this program is contingent upon availability of funds, which
may not have been appropriated at the time of this announcement.

The full funding opportunity and information on how to apply can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298564 or
by searching for CFDA #11.478 on grants.gov.

For more information, please contact Beth Turner, NOAA/NCCOS, 603-862-4680
or elizabeth.turner at noaa.gov.