GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Marine Debris Removal and Interception Technologies Funding Opportunities
Entity: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program
Location: Coastal United States
Salary: Up to $54 million in total funding available
Deadline: Marine Debris Removal: Letters of Intent (LOI) due by September 27, 2024, Marine Debris Interception Technologies: Letters of Intent (LOI) due by October 09, 2024
Description:
“NOAA’s Marine Debris Program is offering two funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for large-scale marine debris removal projects and the installation of proven marine debris interception technologies.
– Marine Debris Removal: Focus on the development of large-scale removal projects targeting abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other large debris generally unable to be collected by hand.
– Marine Debris Interception Technologies: Focus on the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven technologies to capture marine debris at or near known sources or pathways. These technologies include litter traps, shoreline removal technologies, booms, skimmers, conveyors, floating collection devices, etc.
Requirements:
– Projects must clearly demonstrate beneficial impacts on NOAA trust resources and the coastal environment or community.
– Marine Debris Removal: Webinar on August 07, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/…/5124240297026815321…
– Marine Debris Interception Technologies: Webinar on August 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/…/4866352043775851872…
How to Apply:
https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/resou…/funding-opportunities
Additional Information:
https://www.grants.gov/ &email grants@arborday.org.”
