FY22 Pacific Islands - Hawaii Marine Wildlife Response, Outreach, and Population Monitoring Program | NOAA NMFS PIRO 2022 2007110

Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2022 2007110

The FY22 Pacific Islands - Hawaii Marine Wildlife Response, Outreach, and Population Monitoring Program is a competitive NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) funding opportunity designed to strengthen hands-on conservation work and public-facing outreach for protected marine wildlife in Hawaii. Issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce under CFDA 11.454, the program supports projects that directly respond to wildlife incidents, monitor vulnerable populations, and reduce human-wildlife conflict through education and awareness. Awards are made through grants and cooperative agreements, reflecting that NMFS may have an active role in guiding or coordinating project activities depending on the award.

The program is organized around five specific priorities, each tied to particular species, islands, and on-the-ground needs. Priority 1 focuses on management support, field response, and outreach for Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles on Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Hawaii Island. This priority is meant for practical, in-field work such as responding to animals in distress, supporting recovery and management actions, and providing education and outreach in areas where these animals interact with people. Funding for Priority 1 is both island- and species-specific, with total funding for this priority not to exceed $540,000 and up to seven projects anticipated for funding.

Priority 2 is narrower and centers on public education and awareness for Hawaiian monk seals specifically on Oahu. These projects are expected to be smaller in scope, with NMFS recommending budgets not exceed $15,000 per award and up to three projects funded. Priority 3 similarly emphasizes public education and awareness, but it targets green turtle basking locations on Oahu and Maui. Because basking sites can be hotspots for disturbance and conflict, this priority is aimed at outreach that improves compliance, reduces harassment, and encourages safer viewing behavior. NMFS recommends requests of no more than $20,000 per project under Priority 3, with up to two awards expected.

Priority 4 supports population monitoring and conservation work for the Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtle on Molokai and Hawaii Island. Compared to the smaller outreach priorities, this category is geared toward field monitoring and conservation actions that contribute directly to understanding and protecting local hawksbill populations. NMFS recommends budgets up to $100,000 for Hawaii Island projects and up to $40,000 for Molokai projects, with up to two projects funded under this priority. Priority 5 covers population monitoring and outreach for Hawaiian spinner dolphins on Oahu and Hawaii Island, with recommended funding not to exceed $25,000 per project and up to two projects funded, reflecting the program intent to pair monitoring with outreach that reduces harmful interactions between people and dolphins.

Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city/township governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories as stated); private institutions of higher education; individuals; and small businesses. The opportunity was posted on November 15, 2021, with an application deadline of January 30, 2022. While the overall solicitation anticipates around five awards, individual priorities list their own estimated maximum number of funded proposals, and the overall award structure includes an award ceiling of $230,000, meaning applicants should size proposals to the specific priority guidance and recommended caps provided for their target species and island.

• The Department of Commerce in the business and commerce, environment, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY22 Pacific Islands - Hawaii Marine Wildlife Response, Outreach, and Population Monitoring 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 15, 2021.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2022. (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 $230,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, Small businesses.

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