FY2014 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach

The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP), authorized in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C.

1951 et seq.), provides funding to projects that will lead to the prevention of marine debris in the marine and coastal environments through the implementation of dedicated education and outreach activities.



For more information about the NOAA MDP go to:
http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/ Funding for this purpose comes through the NOAA Marine Debris Program as appropriations to the Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), National Ocean Service.

Projects awarded through this grant competition are expected to educate the public about marine debris through dedicated prevention activities including, but not limited to:
1) encouraging changes in behavior to address marine debris; 2) developing, using, and disseminating tools, products, and campaigns to improve efforts to address marine debris; and, 3) engaging the public in active, personal participation (e.g.

a small-scale shoreline cleanup with students or other hands-on activities, etc.).

This document describes the types of marine debris projects that NOAA envisions establishing, and describes criteria under which applications will be evaluated for funding consideration.

Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements.

Funding of up to $600,000 is expected to be available to establish marine debris prevention through education and outreach projects in FY 201 4. Funding requested is expected to be greater than funds available for this purpose and the selection process is anticipated to be highly competitive.

The anticipated federal funding per award (min-max) is approximately $20,000 to $100,00 0. Typical project awards will range from $30,000 - $60,00 0. Applications shall cover a performance period between one and two years.

Selected projects will receive all funding in the first year, but the performance period may last up to two years.

This announcement is a focused effort to fund projects addressing marine debris prevention through education and outreach.

Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations.

This is not a call for project proposals centered on large-scale debris removal, mechanisms to reduce debris (e.g.

catchment basins), or scientific research; rather, it is a focused effort to prevent marine debris from entering the environment through education and outreach, as described above.
Related Programs

Habitat Conservation

Department of Commerce


Agency: Department of Commerce

Office: None

Estimated Funding: $600,000


Who's Eligible





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are U. S. institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local and tribal governments as defined by the Marine Debris Act, whose projects have the potential to address the adverse impacts of marine debris and benefit critical habitat and marine life, including protected species.

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.

International organizations are not eligible.

Full Opportunity Web Address:


Contact:
Alison Hammer at 301-713-2989, x206

Agency Email Description:
Office

Agency Email:
Alison.Hammer@noaa.gov

Date Posted:
2013-11-13

Application Due Date:
2013-12-20

Archive Date:
2014-01-19


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