FY2024 Sea Grant Programs Only - Regional Aquaculture Communications/Literacy Collaboratives
ID: 351498Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$375K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351498
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the National Sea Grant College Program to establish Regional Aquaculture Communications and Literacy Collaboratives, with approximately $3 million available for this initiative. The program aims to enhance aquaculture communications and literacy across four designated U.S. regions: the West Coast, Southeast, Northeast, and Great Lakes, with each collaborative eligible for funding up to $750,000, requiring a 50% non-federal match. This initiative is crucial for addressing region-specific aquaculture communication needs, engaging underserved audiences, and promoting sustainable practices within the aquaculture industry. Applications are due by April 10, 2024, with projects expected to commence by September 1, 2024, and conclude by August 31, 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the National Sea Grant Office at oar.hq.sg.aquaculture@noaa.gov.

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    FOA Content of NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-24695.pdf
    FOA.pdf
    The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity aims to support the development of Regional Aquaculture Communications and Literacy Collaboratives through approximately $3 million in federal funding. The initiative, under the National Sea Grant College Program, seeks applications for projects aimed at enhancing aquaculture communications and literacy in four designated U.S. regions: the West Coast, Southeast, Northeast, and Great Lakes. Each collaborative can receive up to $750,000 in funding, with a required 50% non-federal match. Eligibility is extended to various Sea Grant Programs and encourages partnerships with agencies, institutions, and organizations. Successful proposals will address region-specific aquaculture communication needs, engage underserved audiences, and counter misinformation. Review criteria include the relevance of the proposal, technical merit, educational outreach strategies, expected outcomes, and the qualifications of applicants. Applications are due by April 10, 2024, with projects expected to commence by September 1, 2024, and conclude by August 31, 2027. This funding opportunity emphasizes collaborative efforts to benefit aquaculture communities, seafood consumers, and promote sustainable practices within the industry.
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