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Resources for applicants and grantees

Applying for a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and eRA Commons Resources

The Department of Commerce has transitioned their grants management system from Grants Online to eRA Commons. The following documents created and compiled by NOAA Fisheries provide guidance on applying for NOFOs and will help you navigate registration through eRA Commons. This new guidance applies to applicants seeking funding opportunities from any NOAA grant.

NOAA will not require the recipient to undertake any diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related programs or
activities outlined in the award proposal with this release of funds. If one or more revision requests are needed to comply with this Specific Award Condition (SAC), the grantee must submit those requests via eRA.

New Application Process

Any grant application submitted to a NOFO, competitive or noncompetitive, in Grants.gov after January 1, 2024 must follow this guidance.

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eRA Commons Registration - Business Process Guide

This resource will guide you through the registration process through eRA Commons.

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Changing Project Lead on eRA Commons

The new application process in eRA Commons may require a change in your Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI). See if your PD/PI needs to be changed and how to apply the revision.

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Collaborators Template

This spreadsheet can be used to list your project collaborators and the institutions they are affiliated with.

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Current & Pending Support Form

This form is for identifying other forms of financial support that you have received.

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Common eRA Submission Issues

This document will help guide you through common submission issues when submitting proposals.

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Reporting Templates

Existing grantees need to complete milestone reporting during and at the end of their project term. Here, we provide reporting templates for your convenience.

Milestones & Deliverables Template

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Education & Outreach Reporting Template (Word)

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Education & Outreach Reporting Template (PDF)

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OAP Resources for New Projects

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Education Progress Report Template

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Contact the program specialist listed in your funding call of interest.
Direct comments or questions to Program Manager, Erica Ombres (erica.h.ombres@noaa.gov).

Get involved with ocean acidification

The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program exists to meet the ocean acidification research and monitoring needs of the U.S. See how you can get involved to serve your community and participate in cutting-edge research and education and outreach. 

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ADAPTING TO OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) works to prepare society to adapt to the consequences of ocean acidification and conserve marine ecosystems as acidification occurs. Learn more about the human connections and adaptation strategies from these efforts.

Adaptation approaches fostered by the OAP include:

FORECASTING

Using models and research to understand the sensitivity of organisms and ecosystems to ocean acidification to make predictions about the future, allowing communities and industries to prepare

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MANAGEMENT

Using these models and predictions as tools to facilitate management strategies that will protect marine resources and communities from future changes

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Developing innovative tools to help monitor ocean acidification and mitigate changing ocean chemistry locally

REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

50 more ways to reduce your carbon footprint >

On the Road

Drive fuel-efficient vehicles or choose public transportation. Choose your bike or walk! Don't sit idle for more than 30 seconds. Keep your tires properly inflated.

With your Food Choices

Eat local- this helps cut down on production and transport! Reduce your meat and dairy. Compost to avoid food waste ending up in the landfill

With your Food Choices

Make energy-efficient choices for your appliances and lighting. Heat and cool efficiently! Change your air filters and program your thermostat, seal and insulate your home, and support clean energy sources

By Reducing Coastal Acidification

Reduce your use of fertilizers, Improve sewage treatment and run off, and Protect and restore coastal habitats

TAKE ACTION WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

You've taken the first step to learn more about ocean acidification - why not spread this knowledge to your community?

Every community has their unique culture, economy and ecology and what’s at stake from ocean acidification may be different depending on where you live.  As a community member, you can take a larger role in educating the public about ocean acidification. Creating awareness is the first step to taking action.  As communities gain traction, neighboring regions that share marine resources can build larger coalitions to address ocean acidification.  Here are some ideas to get started:

  1. Work with informal educators, such as aquarium outreach programs and local non-profits, to teach the public about ocean acidification. Visit our Education & Outreach page to find the newest tools!
  2. Participate in habitat restoration efforts to restore habitats that help mitigate the effects of coastal acidification
  3. Facilitate conversations with local businesses that might be affected by ocean acidification, building a plan for the future.
  4. Partner with local community efforts to mitigate the driver behind ocean acidification  – excess CO2 – such as community supported agriculture, bike & car shares and other public transportation options.
  5. Contact your regional Coastal Acidification Network (CAN) to learn how OA is affecting your region and more ideas about how you can get involved in your community
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