OpportunityTitle: Fiscal Year 2011 Community-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher   education, non-profit organizations, 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. Interested 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. NOAA   encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
Description: The NOAA Marine Debris Program, 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. Funding for this purpose comes through the NOAA Marine Debris Program as appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service. The funding is, in part, administered through a grant competition with the NOAA Restoration Center&apos;s Community-based Restoration Program. 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 FY2011. Typical awards will range from $15,000 to $150,000.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For application downlaod issues only
GrantorContactText: Steve Drescher &lt;br/&gt;Policy Advisor &lt;br/&gt;