The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is inviting applications for the Hawai‘i Partnership in Plastic Pollution Research (HPPR) Program, aimed at establishing a collaborative research initiative focused on plastic pollution in Hawai‘i. Eligible applicants, including accredited institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and state and local governments with facilities on the Island of O‘ahu, are encouraged to propose plans that accommodate at least three NIST scientists and detail their capabilities for conducting significant multidisciplinary research on plastic pollution. This initiative is critical for enhancing knowledge and addressing environmental sustainability challenges related to oceanic plastic pollution, with funding available up to $250,000 annually for a maximum of five years. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by June 17, 2024, with awards expected to commence by October 2024; for further inquiries, contact Misty L Roosa at grants@nist.gov.