NIST- Hawaiʻi Partnership in Plastic Pollution Research (HPPR) Program
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST)

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
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    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.

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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Hawai'i Partnership in Plastic Pollution Research (HPPR) Program. The program aims to establish a long-term partnership between NIST and an eligible recipient to conduct multi-disciplinary plastic pollution research in the Hawaiian Island region. NIST expects to fund one award for up to $250,000 per year for up to five years, with the possibility of additional funding after five years.
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2024-NIST-HPPR-01 grant, aimed at establishing a partnership for plastic pollution research in Hawai‘i. The program seeks eligible institutions to apply for up to $250,000 annually for a maximum of five years, with a focus on collaborative research in multidisciplinary areas, particularly on the Island of O‘ahu. Proposals should present a plan for facilities accommodating at least three NIST scientists, detailing the capability to conduct significant plastic pollution research. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by June 17, 2024, with awards expected to commence by October 2024. The document outlines eligibility criteria, funding guidelines, application requirements, evaluation criteria, and the role of collaboration between NIST and the selected recipient. Emphasizing the urgency of combating plastic pollution, this initiative aligns with NIST's goals in measurement science and environmental sustainability. The partnership aims to enhance knowledge, facilitate technology transfer, and address oceanic plastic challenges through cooperative research engagements.
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