FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$1M - $10M

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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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity for the FY25 Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at supporting large-scale marine debris removal projects that enhance the resilience of coastal and marine environments. Eligible applicants include state, local, Tribal, and territory governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and commercial entities with expertise in marine debris removal, with funding requests ranging from $1 million to $10 million. This initiative emphasizes impactful and innovative projects that provide long-term benefits, promote community engagement, and address pressing marine debris issues, with a total funding pool of up to $47 million available. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent by September 27, 2024, and full proposals by January 31, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Amanda Dwyer at amanda.dwyer@noaa.gov or the NOAA MDP Grants Team at grants.marinedebris@noaa.gov.

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    The NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This competitive grant aims to support large marine debris removal projects that enhance the resilience of coastal and marine environments. Up to $47 million is available, with requests ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Eligible applicants include government entities, Tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits who can submit Letters of Intent by September 27, 2024, before full proposals due by January 31, 2025. Key priorities for applications include impactful and innovative removal projects with long-term benefits, preventative actions against debris reaccumulation, and advancing diversity and equity in project engagement. Collaboration with affected communities is critical, ensuring their involvement in decision-making processes. Projects should address pressing debris issues while tracking ecological and economic outcomes. Overall, this funding opportunity represents a significant federal effort to address marine debris issues, emphasizing community engagement and sustainable practices.
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