FY2025 Sea Grant Contaminants of Emerging Concern
ID: 358588Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$400K - $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/358588
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the FY2025 Sea Grant program to address Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in coastal and estuarine waters. This initiative aims to leverage partnerships among federal, state, and academic institutions to research and monitor harmful substances such as PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, with a focus on species of ecological significance and the multi-stressor effects of these contaminants. Up to $1.4 million is available for projects that span three years, with a mandatory 50% non-federal match requirement, and proposals must be submitted by May 23, 2025. Interested applicants can contact the National Sea Grant Office at sg.grants@noaa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sg.grants@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOAA-OAR-SG-2025-30385.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is announcing a funding opportunity through the FY2025 Sea Grant program, aimed at addressing Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in coastal and estuarine waters. The program seeks to leverage partnerships among federal, state, and academic institutions to research and monitor CECs, which include harmful substances such as PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics. Up to $1.4 million is available for projects that span three years, with a mandatory 50% non-federal match requirement. Eligible applicants include Sea Grant programs from the U.S. and its territories, and projects must start by September 1, 2025, and conclude by August 31, 2028. Detailed proposal guidelines emphasize the importance of focusing on species of ecological significance and multi-stressor effects of contaminants. Applicants must adhere to numerous submission and registration protocols through SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons, reflecting standard practices in federal grant applications. The evaluation of proposals will consider relevance, technical merit, qualifications, and budget realism. This opportunity underscores NOAA's commitment to environmental research and community engagement in addressing pressing ecological challenges.
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