FY2019 Marine Debris Removal
Agency: Department of Commerce
Assistance Listings
- 11.999 -- Marine Debris Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized in the Marine Debris Act, codified at 33 U.S.C. 1951-1958, supports the development and implementation of locally-driven, marine debris prevention, assessment, and removal projects that benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. Projects awarded through this grant competition will create long-term, quantifiable ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources through on-the-ground marine debris removal activities, with priority for those targeting derelict fishing gear and other medium- and large-scale debris. Projects should also foster awareness of the effects of marine debris to further the conservation of living marine resource habitats, and contribute 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 Marine Debris Removal grants in Fiscal Year 2019. Typical awards will range from $50,000 to $150,000. Funding for this grant competition comes through the NOAA Marine Debris Program as appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
In accordance with the Marine Debris Act, eligible applicants are state, local, tribal, and territory governments whose activities affect research or regulation of marine debris and any institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, or commercial (for-profit) organization with expertise in a field related to marine debris. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Interested federal agencies may collaborate with eligible applicants but may not receive funds through this competition. All projects must take place within the United States or territories or their respective waterways. Foreign organizations and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant but can be involved as a sub-awardee or sub-contractor. NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of veterans, minority-serving institutions, and entities that work in underserved areas. The NOAA MDP encourages proposals from, or involving any of the above types of institutions.Applications that have been submitted to other NOAA grant programs or as part of another NOAA grant may be considered under this solicitation.
Grantor contact information
Description
Tom Barry
tom.barry@noaa.gov
240-533-0425
Work
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NOS-ORR-2019-2005796_Full_Announcement.pdf | Full Announcement | Aug 22, 2018 08:50 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: November 28, 2018
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NOS-ORR-2019-2005796
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
August 20, 2018
Archive date:
November 28, 2018
