FY2024 Sea Grant Programs Only - FY2024 Aquaculture Technologies and Education Travel Grants
ID: 351515Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$10K - $50K

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/351515
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering the FY2024 Aquaculture Technologies and Education Travel Grants, aimed at enhancing knowledge and practices in aquaculture through travel experiences. Eligible applicants, including various Sea Grant Programs, are required to submit proposals that identify specific needs in aquaculture research and outline travel plans to aquaculture sites, with a focus on benefiting the U.S. aquaculture industry. A total of up to $500,000 is available to support approximately 10-20 projects, with individual awards capped at $50,000, and a 50% non-federal match is required. The application deadline is March 20, 2024, and interested parties can contact the National Sea Grant Office at oar.hq.sg.aquaculture@noaa.gov for further information.

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    FOA Content for NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-24700.pdf
    FOA.pdf
    The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY2024 focuses on the Aquaculture Technologies and Education Travel Grants, offering a total of up to $500,000 to support 10-20 projects aimed at enhancing knowledge and practices in aquaculture. Each project can receive a maximum of $50,000, and applicants are required to provide a 50% non-federal match. The funding is designed to facilitate travel for researchers, Sea Grant extension personnel, and industry members to aquaculture sites, promoting the exchange of innovative methods and production practices. Eligible applicants include various Sea Grant Programs, and the application deadline is set for March 20, 2024. Successful proposals must clearly outline the identified needs in aquaculture research, describe their travel plans, and demonstrate benefits to the U.S. aquaculture industry. The funding is contingent on available resources and aims to support the sustainable growth of the nation’s aquaculture sector, aligned with NOAA and Department of Commerce goals. Applicants must adhere to specific submission guidelines and include outreach strategies to communicate project results effectively to stakeholders.
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