[Coral-List] PROTECT OUR REEFS GRANT PROGRAM RFP

David Vaughan dvaughan at mote.org
Tue Sep 15 16:18:41 EDT 2009


TO ALL CONCERNED, PLEASE POST AND FORWARD TO ANY INTERESTED PARTIES:

NOTICE OF: Mote Marine Laboratory “Protect Our Reefs”
2009 License Plate Grant Funding Availability- Request For Proposal

GRANT TITLE/LINK Protect Our Reefs
http://www.mote.org/4reef

FUNDING SOURCE
Mote Marine Laboratory – Protect Our Reefs License Plate
http://www.mote.org/4reef

WHO CAN APPLY?
Eligible organizations shall be based in Florida and engaged in reef 
research, education and/or conservation. Applicants must be a public 
agency, educational institution or a non-profit entity as designated by 
the IRS.

HOW CAN THE GRANT MONEY BE USED?
Eligible organizations can utilize the funds to support projects related 
to research, education (and outreach) and/or conservation of the Florida 
Coral Reef Ecosystem. Priorities are similar to those outlined by the: 
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Science Plan, the NOAA-Coral Reef 
Conservation Program, the Water Quality Protection Program, and the 
National Undersea Research Program descriptions of coral reef research 
priorities and other existing coral reef program priorities.


GRANT AMOUNTS and Number of Awards

Not specified. It is forecast that approximately $400,000 will be 
available for this year’s (2009) funding and that higher amounts are 
anticipated in future years.
The program has no predetermined grant amount by category, geography or 
type of project.
All proposals will be reviewed by the Grants Advisory Committee, which 
will set priorities and make recommendations for awards to the President 
of Mote Marine Laboratory.


MATCH/LEVERAGE
REQUIREMENT
None required, but matching funds and partnerships with entities, such 
as, Mote Marine Laboratory; Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, or other relevant organizations 
are encouraged.

KEY DATES
RFP: September 15, 2009.
Proposals due: December 15, 2009.
Notifications: April 15, 2010.
Grants Awarded: April 30, 2010.
OTHER GRANT INFORMATION: On the website at;
WWW.MOTE.ORG/4reef
"CLICK ON: Reef Plate Grants for more information.:
"CLICK ON: RFP for instructions.
Any questions about the program should be directed to Bruce Frerer, 
Grants Advisory Committee. bfrerer at mote.org

Thank You,
Dave Vaughan,
Executive Director
Mote Tropical Research Lab
Florida Keys



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