AGENCY: Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/ Office of Finance and Administration (OFA)
PROGRAM: FY 2008 Broad Agency Announcement
OBJECTIVES: This program provides funding to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through our competitive discretionary programs. As an agency with responsibilities for maintaining and improving the viability of marine and coastal ecosystems, for delivering valuable weather, climate, and water information and services, for understanding the science and consequences of climate change, and for supporting the global commerce and transportation upon which we all depend, NOAA must remain current and responsive in an ever-changing world. NOAA is committed to re-evaluating its progress and priorities, looking for efficiencies, and taking advantage of new opportunities to improve its information, products, and services. In furtherance of this objective, NOAA issues this BAA for extramural research that addresses one or more of the following five mission goal descriptions contained in the NOAA Strategic Plan:
1. Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management; 2. Understand Climate Variability and Change to Enhance Society's Ability to Plan and Respond; 3. Serve Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information; 4. Support the Nation's Commerce with Information for Safe, Efficient, and Environmentally Sound Transportation; and 5. Provide Critical Support for NOAA's Mission
DEADLINE: September 30, 2009
FUNDING INFORMATION: The number of awards will be determined by the number of excellent applications and the total funds available for this program.