SEA Maine Re-Grant Application | Maine Development Foundation

Seafood Infrastructure Adaptation Fund (SIAF) Application

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The Opportunity

The goal of this subaward program is to make targeted investments to fund seafood supply chain infrastructure adaptations in public facilities that will strengthen the seafood sector economy and provide greater resilience to climate-related shocks. This program is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC) awarded in Fall 2024. Grant submission deadline is June 30, 2026 at 5pm.

Eligibility

General Eligibility Considerations: (1) All construction activities, including repair, retrofit, adaptation, or upgrade activities, must be located on publicly owned land, tribal land, or land where a public entity holds a lease or easement which shall, at a minimum, be for the expected life of the project (as defined by the project applicant and NOAA, but for a minimum of 20 years). NOAA will review leases and easements conveying property to public entities to ensure that the public interest is adequate and consistent with competition requirements. (2) Planning, engineering, and/or design projects are eligible if implementation/construction of those activities would be located on publicly owned land, tribal land, or land where a public entity holds a lease or easement. (3) Construction activities on state managed submerged lands are eligible even if adjacent uplands are privately owned. (4) Retrofits of existing public infrastructure and facilities are eligible. (5) Construction of new facilities is not an eligible activity.

Project Title(Required)

Project Address:(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County(Required)

Latitude/Longitude

Applicant name/org:(Required)

Check all that describe your organization:(Required)
Governmental – State
Governmental – County/Municipal
Tribal Government
Non-profit
Educational Organization
Private property owner
Business Owner

Applicant EIN#(Required)

Applicant UEI# (if applicable)

Contact Info

Contact Person(Required)
First Last

Mailing Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Authorized Representative (if applicable)
First Last

Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone

Email

Project Overview

Start Date:(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY

End Date:(Required)
All projects MUST be complete by August 1, 2029. All project work must be completed, including billing, by this date. Final reports will be due August 15, 2029. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN .
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Dollar amount requested:(Required)

Describe the project: What is proposed to be done? Where will it be done? How will it be done?(Required)
750 words max

Project Site

Please answer the following:

Is this public or private property?(Required)

public

private

Is there currently a public easement or lease to a public entity?

yes

no

Other

Describe the project location: its function, its layout and its condition. Where does the ownership of the property lie? How is it currently used? How will it be used, as a whole, when the project is over? Is there currently an easement on this property? If so, who is the easement holder?(Required)
max 200 words

Project Workplan

Complete the form linked below and upload the project workplan with timeline and personnel based on a August 1, 2029 completion date. All project work must be completed, including billing, by this date. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN. Final reports are due August 15, 2029.
Project Workplan Please save and name the Workplan document as follows: “[Project title] Workplan”
Max. file size: 300 MB.

Industry Impact & Adaptation Plans

How will this project positively impact the seafood industry once complete? How does this project strengthen the seafood supply chain? How does this project increase resilience economically and to climate related shocks?(Required)
max 1000 words

Does this project demonstrate implementation of adaptation plans? i.e. Vulnerabilities have been assessed, goals set and specific actions have been taken to reduce the risk and enhance resilience to climate impacts(Required)
max 1000 words

Financial Information

Total project cost:(Required)

Grant amount requested:(Required)
See Grant Manual*

Budget Sheet(Required)
Please save and name the budget document as follows: “[Project title] Budget.” Use the following template and upload below: Budget Template
Max. file size: 300 MB.

Budget Narrative(Required)
Describe what steps you have taken to determine the project budget and ensure its accuracy. Describe estimates received to inform budget figures.

Permitting: Are any local, state and/or federal agencies involved in funding or permitting the project? If yes, please provide a description of any agency involvement, timeline of review or permitting, and contact information.(Required)

Administrative Capability and Risk Assessment

Applications will be scored on the applicant’s record of past accountability in administering other grants (State, Federal or foundation grants). Grantees must have devoted personnel (staff or volunteer) to the role of managing the financials. Grantees much have an adequate accounting system, audit procedure, effective accountability.

Please describe your past accountability of administering other grants. Do you have devoted personnel (staff or volunteer) to the role of managing the financials? Please describe your adequate accounting system, audit procedure, and policies for effective accountability.(Required)

Authorizing Signatures

Typing in your name acts as your official signature and certifies that you have personally reviewed this application, and that the information presented is complete and meets all eligibility criteria.

Lead Contact(Required)
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