Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2020 2006311
The 2020 Pacific Islands Region Marine Turtle Management and Conservation Program is a competitive grant and cooperative agreement opportunity run by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO), under the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is aimed at funding practical conservation, protection, and management work that helps recover sea turtle species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), specifically those that occur within the Pacific Islands Region (PIR) or have clear biological or management linkages to the region. The core idea is to support projects that meaningfully contribute to NOAA/NMFS sea turtle recovery responsibilities, especially where turtles migrate through, nest in, or forage within the PIR, or where they are affected by federally managed activities in the region.
Geographically, the program is focused on two broad areas. First, it solicits projects in Hawaii and U.S. Pacific territories, reflecting PIRO's domestic management footprint. Second, it also supports certain international projects where the targeted turtle populations are connected to the Pacific Islands Region through migration routes, shared stocks, or recovery priorities. For FY2020, the international emphasis is narrowed to specific places tied to specific population segments: the Philippines for the Central West Pacific Green Turtle Distinct Population Segment, Japan for the North Pacific Loggerhead Turtle Distinct Population Segment, and Indonesia and the Solomon Islands for West Pacific leatherback turtles. This structure reflects the reality that many sea turtle populations cross international boundaries, so recovery and threat reduction often require on-the-ground action in nesting or key foraging areas outside U.S. jurisdiction.
From a funding standpoint, this was a discretionary opportunity (meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula). Awards were to be made as either grants or cooperative agreements, indicating that some projects could involve closer federal involvement or coordination depending on the nature of the work. The opportunity carried a maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $100,000 per award, with NOAA expecting to make about eight awards. The funding activity categories emphasize environmental and natural resource conservation as well as science and technology and other research and development, suggesting that projects could range from direct conservation actions (such as reducing threats at nesting beaches or addressing bycatch) to monitoring, applied research, or management-focused studies that directly inform recovery actions.
Administratively, the opportunity was published under the funding opportunity number NOAA NMFS PIRO 2020 2006311 and tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 11.454. The notice was created on November 27, 2019, and the original application deadline was January 31, 2020. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with further clarification referenced in the full announcement, which typically means a wider pool than just state governments and may include nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal or indigenous organizations, local governments, and other qualified entities depending on the specific eligibility language in the detailed notice.
Overall, the program is best understood as a targeted, relatively small-award funding stream designed to produce tangible conservation and management outcomes for ESA-listed sea turtles tied to the Pacific Islands Region, with a deliberate mix of U.S.-based and strategically chosen international project locations that address threats and recovery needs across the turtles' migratory range.Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2020 2006311
- 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 "2020 Pacific Islands Region Marine Turtle Management and Conservation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.454.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 27, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: 2020 Pacific Islands Region Marine Turtle Management and Conservation Program
What is the 2020 Pacific Islands Region Marine Turtle Management and Conservation Program?
It is a competitive grant and cooperative agreement opportunity run by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO), under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program funds practical conservation, protection, and management work intended to help recover sea turtle species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that occur within, or are linked to, the Pacific Islands Region (PIR).
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to support projects that meaningfully contribute to NOAA/NMFS responsibilities for sea turtle recovery under the ESA, especially for turtles that migrate through, nest in, or forage within the Pacific Islands Region, or that are affected by federally managed activities in the region.
Which agency and office administer the program?
The program is administered by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO), within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Is this a competitive program or a formula-based program?
This was a discretionary opportunity, meaning awards were made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
What types of awards could be issued under this opportunity?
Awards were to be made as either grants or cooperative agreements. This indicates some projects could involve closer federal involvement or coordination, depending on the nature of the work.
What sea turtles does the program focus on?
The focus is on sea turtle species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), specifically those that occur within the Pacific Islands Region or have clear biological or management linkages to the region.
What kinds of projects does the program intend to fund?
The program is aimed at funding practical conservation, protection, and management work that supports recovery. Based on the activity categories listed (environmental and natural resource conservation; science and technology and other research and development), projects could range from direct conservation actions (for example, reducing threats at nesting beaches or addressing bycatch) to monitoring, applied research, or management-focused studies that directly inform recovery actions.
What is meant by "Pacific Islands Region (PIR)" in this opportunity?
In this context, PIR refers to the geographic and management scope of NOAA NMFS PIRO, which includes Hawaii and U.S. Pacific territories, and also includes certain international areas when there are clear biological or management connections to turtle populations linked to the region.
Where are projects eligible or encouraged to take place?
Geographically, the program focuses on two broad areas: (1) Hawaii and U.S. Pacific territories, reflecting PIRO's domestic management footprint, and (2) certain international project locations where targeted turtle populations are connected to the Pacific Islands Region through migration routes, shared stocks, or recovery priorities.
Which international locations were specifically emphasized for FY2020?
For FY2020, the international emphasis was narrowed to specific places tied to specific population segments: the Philippines (Central West Pacific Green Turtle Distinct Population Segment), Japan (North Pacific Loggerhead Turtle Distinct Population Segment), and Indonesia and the Solomon Islands (West Pacific leatherback turtles).
Why does the program include international project locations?
Many sea turtle populations cross international boundaries. The program reflects that recovery and threat reduction often require on-the-ground action in nesting or key foraging areas outside U.S. jurisdiction when those populations are biologically connected to the Pacific Islands Region.
How much funding is available per award?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $100,000 per award.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make about eight awards.
What are the funding activity categories for this opportunity?
The funding activity categories emphasize environmental and natural resource conservation and science and technology and other research and development. This suggests supported projects may include conservation actions as well as applied research or monitoring that informs management and recovery outcomes.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS PIRO 2020 2006311.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 11.454.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on November 27, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was January 31, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full announcement. This typically indicates a wider pool than only state governments and may include nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal or indigenous organizations, local governments, and other qualified entities depending on the specific eligibility language in the detailed notice.
Does the program prioritize certain turtle populations?
Yes. In addition to the broader Pacific Islands Region focus, FY2020 international priorities were tied to specific distinct population segments and locations: Central West Pacific Green Turtle (Philippines), North Pacific Loggerhead Turtle (Japan), and West Pacific leatherback turtles (Indonesia and Solomon Islands).
How should applicants interpret "clear biological or management linkages" to the Pacific Islands Region?
Based on the description provided, this means the targeted turtle populations should have a connection to the Pacific Islands Region through migration routes, shared stocks, nesting/foraging use of the region, or recovery priorities, including impacts from federally managed activities in the region.
What is the overall size and purpose of the program?
It is described as a targeted, relatively small-award funding stream (up to $100,000 per award) designed to produce tangible conservation and management outcomes for ESA-listed sea turtles tied to the Pacific Islands Region, with a deliberate mix of U.S.-based and strategically selected international project locations.
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