NA23OAR4170523
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide support to continue a barotrauma reduction program developed and implemented during the FY 2020-2023 period though the FY 2024-2027 period as part of post-Deepwater Horizon oil spill fisheries restoration efforts.
Activities to be performed: The program blends science, marketing, and communications with an interactive online learning platform and the distribution of free fish descending gear to inspire and empower anglers to take an active and lasting role in sustaining Gulf of Mexico reef fish resources.
UF/Florida Sea Grant will provide:
- A communications manager to serve as principal program planner, organizer, and reporting agent.
- A marketing services manager to support website management, graphic design, and outreach product development.
- Digital and social media content development and implementation, market placement, and program advertising.
- Oversight of the procurement, warehousing, and shipping of fish descending devices.
Activities to be performed: The program blends science, marketing, and communications with an interactive online learning platform and the distribution of free fish descending gear to inspire and empower anglers to take an active and lasting role in sustaining Gulf of Mexico reef fish resources.
UF/Florida Sea Grant will provide:
- A communications manager to serve as principal program planner, organizer, and reporting agent.
- A marketing services manager to support website management, graphic design, and outreach product development.
- Digital and social media content development and implementation, market placement, and program advertising.
- Oversight of the procurement, warehousing, and shipping of fish descending devices.
Awardee
Funding Goals
TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MAJOR UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TO SUPPORT MARINE ADVISORY SERVICES. SOME INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS IN THESE SAME AREAS ALSO RECEIVE FUNDING.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Gainesville,
Florida
326115500
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOAA-OAR-SG-2025-29119
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 08/31/27 to 03/31/28 and the total obligations have increased 154% from $3,901,623 to $9,928,531.
University Of Florida was awarded
Continued Barotrauma Reduction Program for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish
Cooperative Agreement NA23OAR4170523
worth $9,928,531
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in September 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Gainesville Florida United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 6 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.417 Sea Grant Support.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/20/25
Period of Performance
9/1/23
Start Date
3/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$9.9M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$9.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA23OAR4170523
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA23OAR4170523
SAI Number
NA23OAR4170523-001
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BR OFC OF PROG.PLANNING&INTEGRATION
Awardee UEI
NNFQH1JAPEP3
Awardee CAGE
5E687
Performance District
FL-03
Senators
Marco Rubio
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce (013-4316) | Other natural resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $3,901,623 | 100% |
Modified: 8/20/25