FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
ID: 355600Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$100K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355600
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Interception Technologies" under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at supporting projects that develop and implement marine debris interception technologies. The program seeks to allocate up to $7 million for eligible proposals, with funding requests ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, focusing on projects that ensure long-term monitoring and maintenance of proven technologies while preventing marine debris accumulation through community engagement and educational outreach. Interested applicants, including state and local governments, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions, must submit a Letter of Intent by October 9, 2024, followed by full proposals by February 7, 2025, if invited; for further inquiries, contact Sarah Lowe at sarah.lowe@noaa.gov or the NOAA MDP Grants Team at grants.marinedebris@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sarah.lowe@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NOS-ORR-2025-25572.pdf
    The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support projects that develop and implement marine debris interception technologies as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration, expects to allocate up to $7 million for eligible proposals, with minimum and maximum federal funding requests ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Applications require a Letter of Intent by October 9, 2024, followed by full proposals by February 7, 2025, if invited. Key program priorities focus on deploying proven interception technologies in various environments to capture marine debris, ensuring long-term monitoring and maintenance plans, and preventing reaccumulation of debris through educational outreach. Projects that emphasize diversity, equity, and meaningful community engagement are prioritized. Review criteria include ecological impact, technical merit, applicant qualifications, prevention activities, and incorporation of DEIJ principles. This funding opportunity reflects NOAA’s commitment to preserving marine environments and engaging local communities in debris management initiatives.
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