OpportunityTitle: Ocean Exploration 2016 Funding Opportunity
Description: NOAA&#8217;s Office of Ocean Exploration &amp; Research (OER) is soliciting pre-proposals followed by full proposals for bold, innovative, multi-partner, interdisciplinary ocean exploration projects in the following areas of interest: 1) physical, chemical and biological characterizations of unknown or poorly known regions of the deep ocean, especially areas deeper than 500 m. 2) baseline characterization of marine archaeological resources at any depth; and 3) technology that advances ocean exploration and has application to NOAA related missions. Through this announcement, NOAA OER anticipates the availability of approximately $3 million. The actual funding amount is contingent upon FY 2016 Congressional appropriations. OER estimates making 3-10 awards that will range from about $50,000 to $1.5 million. Funding for ship or submersible assets, if required, must be included in the proposal. Leveraging with ship time supported outside of this funding opportunity is strongly encouraged.
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GrantorContactText: Yvette Jefferson &lt;br/&gt;NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research  &lt;br/&gt;1315 East West Highway &lt;br/&gt;SSMC3, Rm 10315 &lt;br/&gt;Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. &lt;br/&gt;(301) 734-1002  &lt;br/&gt;