2015 Northern Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems and Hypoxia Assessment Program (NGOMEX); Glider Application to Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic Zone Monitoring: Pilot Study and Transition to Operations
Agency: Department of Commerce
Assistance Listings
- 11.478 -- Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research_Coastal Ocean Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting research applications under the Northern Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems and Hypoxia Assessment Program (NGOMEX) for projects expected to last 2 years in duration. Research applications will propose pilot studies to test application of gliders to measure dissolved oxygen in the large hypoxic zone (dead zone) along the northern Gulf of Mexico continental shelf and, within 2 years, complete a comprehensive plan to transition to operations the deployment of gliders for hypoxic zone monitoring east and west of...
the Mississippi delta, to complement shipboard and fixed (mooring/platform) observing system monitoring. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2015 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that projects funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2015 start date. Total funding for this research: approximately $125,000 per year for awards expected to last 2 years. One to two proposals are expected to be funded at the level of approximately $50,000 - $125,000 per year per proposal.Electronic Access: The following web site furnishes supplementary information:Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Ecosystem Stressors Research and Hypoxia and Nutrient Pollution Programs: http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/centers/cscorApplications should be submitted through Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Alan Lewitus,
Program Manager for CSCOR,
Phone: 301-713-3338
Work
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2015-2004197_FFO_Report_REVISED.docx | REVISED Full Announcement | Oct 1, 2014 03:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: December 18, 2014
Award
$250,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$125,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2015-2004197
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
August 19, 2014
Archive date:
December 18, 2014
