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11.469:  Congressionally Identified Construction Projects

Objectives:  The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, through the provision of assistance for the construction of suitable facilities for these activities.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.469 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

11.469 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  The standard application forms are furnished by the agency. Executive Order 12372 does not apply to this program. An environmental analysis is required for each project funded under this program under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 40 CFR 1500. As a result of this analysis, an Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental Impact Statement also may be required.

Application Procedure:  Submission of an application on Standard Form 424 as furnished by NOAA, including all required certifications, to the Program Officer, Congressionally Identified Construction Projects, Office of Finance and Administration, Acquisitions and Grants Office. This program is subject to the provisions of 15 CFR 24, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and OMB Circular No. A-110, Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations. NOAA reserves the right to withhold the awarding of a grant or cooperative agreement to any individual or organization delinquent on a debt to the Federal government until payment is made or satisfactory arrangements are made with the agency to whom the debt is owed.

Award Procedure:  Awards are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews.

Deadlines:  Time frame to submit application according to Federal Register announcement (if applicable), or as indicated in specific application cover letter furnished to applicants.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Approval time is expected to range from 90 to 180 days from the time of receipt of a complete application. This timeframe includes processing of the award through the NOAA and DOC financial assistance functions.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  By negotiations with the Office of Finance and Administration. Projects which are only partially funded in any one budget period are subject to the availability of funding for subsequent budget periods. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  American Maritime Education and Research Center, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut; Newport, Oregon, Marine Science Center, Oregon State University; Boston Biotechnology Innovation Center, Boston, MA; Indiana State University Multidisciplinary Research and Education Center; Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum; Multispecies Aquaculture Center, Rutgers University; Alaska Fisheries Center at Near Island, Kodiak, AK; Environmental Technology Facility, University of New Hampshire; Eastern Kentucky PRIDE Inc. Infrastructure systems & construction; Canaan Valley Institute, WV, facility for aquatic ecosystems; Gulf Coast Research Lab, University of Southern Mississippi; New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY; Long Island Aquarium, Bayshore, NY.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Historically awards have ranged from $140,000 to $14,205,000.

11.469 RELATED PROGRAMS:

11.469 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

11.469 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $8,200,000; FY 00 est $2,000,000; and FY 01 est $2,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  13-1450-0-1-306.

Authorization:  Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Congressional appropriations, Public Law (for FY 1998, Public Law 105-119, Nov. 13, 1997; for FY 1999, Public Law 105-277, Oct. 19, 1998). Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education, OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. Grants management will be in accordance with provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations or 15 CFR 24 for State and local governments.

11.469 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Chief, Grants Management Division, OFA5X1, SSMC2, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone: (301) 713-0926.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.469 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no matching requirements. Projects are accepted at up to 100 percent Federal share.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are usually for a 12-month period. In some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months. The funding is spent in the award's budget period unless otherwise negotiated between the recipient and NOAA and approved by the NOAA Grants Management Division.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds can be used for construction of facilities and construction-related activities to support education, research and development associated with issues of atmospheric or marine sciences. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis.

11.469 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Reports are due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award. The Department's Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions generally require that financial and performance reports be submitted semi-annually or as otherwise required under special award conditions. Progress reports summarize work accomplished, relate the progress to the original approved proposal and timelines, explain situations where expected work has not been completed, and request modifications to the project plan as necessary.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.

Records:  All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained in accordance with the terms of the award. The recipient must retain records for 3 years from the date when the final financial status report is submitted.