FY2016 Community-based Marine Debris Removal
Agency: Department of Commerce
Assistance Listings
- 11.463 -- Habitat Conservation
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized in the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act, codified at 33 U.S.C. 1951-1958, provides funding to support locally-driven, 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. Projects awarded through this grant competition will implement effective, on-the-ground marine debris removal activities, with priority...
for those targeting medium- large-scale debris, including derelict fishing gear. Projects should also provide benefits to coastal communities, and create long-term ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources. Through this solicitation NOAA identifies marine debris removal projects, fosters awareness of the effects of marine debris to further the conservation of living marine resource habitats, and contributes to the understanding of marine debris composition, distribution and impacts. Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements. Funding of up to $2,000,000 is expected to be available for Community-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants in FY2016. Typical awards will range from $50,000 to $150,000
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Government
- State governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Tom Barry
Federal Program Officer
Phone: 301-713-4248 x 161
Work
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| noaa-nos-orr-2016-2004578_ffo_report.pdf | Full Announcement | Aug 20, 2015 05:54 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: December 2, 2015
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
12
Expected awards
$15,000
Award Minimum
$350,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NOS-ORR-2016-2004578
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Community development
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
August 20, 2015
Archive date:
December 2, 2015
