OpportunityTitle: FY2009 Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher   education, other non-profits, commercial (for profit) organizations,   organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments,   international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal   governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA trust   resources. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal   agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies are strongly   encouraged to work with states, non-governmental organizations,   national service clubs or youth corps organizations and others that are   eligible to apply. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and   Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to   broadening the participation of historically black colleges and   universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and   universities, and institutions that work in under-served areas. The MDP   encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
Description: The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP), authorized in the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (MDRPR Act, 33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.), provides funding to catalyze the implementation of locally driven, community-based marine debris prevention, assessment and removal projects that will benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. Projects funded through the MDP 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 the MDP identifies marine debris prevention, assessment and removal projects, strengthens the development and implementation of habitat restoration through the removal of marine debris within communities, and fosters awareness of the effects of marine debris to further the conservation of living marine resource habitats across a wide geographic area. Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will be implemented through a cooperative agreement. Funding of up to $2,000,000 is expected to be available for Community-based Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Project Grants in FY 2009. The NOAA MDP anticipates that typical awards will range from $15,000 to $150,000.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Application Download issues
GrantorContactText: Steve  Drescher &lt;br/&gt;Policy Advisor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-713-0926
CloseDateExplanation: Applications must be submitted through   www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 31, 2008. If an applicant   does not have Internet access, hard copy applications with the SF-424   Form bearing an original, ink signature must be postmarked, or provided   to a delivery service and documented with a receipt, by October 31,   2008. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted.