NOAA Community-Based Marine Debris Removal Grant

Projects awarded through this grant competition have strong on-the-ground habitat components involving the removal of marine debris and derelict fishing gear, as well as activities that provide social benefits for people and their communities in addition to long-term ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources. Through this solicitation NOAA identifies marine debris removal projects, strengthens the development and implementation of habitat restoration through community-based marine debris removal, and fosters awareness of the effects of marine debris to further the conservation of living marine resource habitats. Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through a cooperative agreement. Funding of up to $2,000,000 is expected to be available for Community-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants in FY2012. Typical awards will range from $15,000 to $150,000. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2012-2003095     Closing Date for Applications: November 01, 2011  For more information on this grant visit the NOAA Restoration Center's Marine Debris web page or the Grants.gov site (FFO# NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2012-2003095).
Neal Parry NOAA Marine Debris Gulf of Mexico Regional Coordinator 206.526.6949 (office) 240.688.1369 (mobile) neal.parry@noaa.gov