OpportunityTitle: FY09 Ocean Exploration Omnibus - Marine Archaeology
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher   education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign   governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign   governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian   tribal governments; and Federal agencies. PLEASE NOTE: Before non-NOAA   Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have   legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess   of their appropriation. Because this announcement is not proposing to   procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C.   1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.
Description: Proposals for exploration and discovery of significant maritime heritage sites are the priority. Submerged, previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, and other maritime cultural sites are typical focus subjects of the program. Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. This Announcement does not invite proposals to support later phases of archaeological research, such as intensive site excavations, and major conservation projects. All applicants must convincingly describe: The archaeological significance of their site(s), and their importance to human history; how their research fits within the realm of exploration; why their methodologies are innovative and make the most economical use of current marine technology. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA&apos;s Strategic Plan (http://www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document marine archaeological resources. OE is seeking proposals for exploration and discovery of significant maritime heritage sites, including submerged, previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, aircraft, and other maritime cultural sites. Competitive OE proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach and objectives. Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. Marine Archaeology projects may be conducted in any of the world&apos;s oceans, coasts or Great Lakes regions, on any suitable platform, vessel or other charter. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $400,000 will be available through this announcement. Only marine archaeology proposals will be funded. Any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. Background on how to apply and the required proposal cover sheets are accessible through the OE Office Web site at http://www.explore.noaa.gov/opportunity/ welcome.html. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAAs mission support goal of: Ecosystems--Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management. Full proposal submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration &amp; Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No E-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Application Download issues
GrantorContactText: Steve  Drescher &lt;br/&gt;Policy Advisor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-713-0926
CloseDateExplanation: Completed pre-proposals are required for all   categories and must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on August 29, 2008.   Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October   21, 2008. Applications received after the above deadlines will not be   considered.