The NOAA Marine Debris Program is offering funding opportunities for eligible organizations to educate the public about marine debris prevention. Grants support projects that address specific marine debris issues by promoting behavior changes and engaging students, teachers, industries, and the public. Activities include hands-on initiatives like shoreline cleanups to actively involve participants. The grants, funded through cooperative agreements, range from $30,000 to $75,000 with a total of $750,000 available in FY2016. This opportunity focuses on education and outreach efforts to prevent marine debris, excluding large-scale removal projects or scientific research. Application deadline is January 19, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 279133
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ORR-2016-2004627 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach Federal Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.999 — Marine Debris Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 This funding opportunity requires a letter of intent to be submitted before full proposals will be invited. Letters of intent must be received via e-mail (as an attachment) no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 26, 2015. If invited per the instructions in this announcement, full proposals must be received and validated by Grants.gov, postmarked, or provided to a delivery service on or before 11:59 p.m. EST, January 19, 2016. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958), provides funding to support eligible organizations to educate the public about the issue of marine debris through dedicated activities to prevent the introduction of marine debris. 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 work to address a specific marine debris issue by encouraging changes in behavior. Successful projects will also develop and implement activities to reduce and prevent marine debris by working with students, teachers, industries, or the public, and will engage these groups in active personal participation (e.g. a small-scale shoreline cleanup with students, other hands-on activities, etc.). Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements. Funding of up to $750,000 is expected to be available for Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach grants in FY2016. Typical awards will range from $30,000 – $75,000. This solicitation is focused on efforts to prevent marine debris from entering the environment through education and outreach. It is not intended for large-scale debris removal projects, deployment of catchment basins, or scientific research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tom Barry
Phone: 301-713-4248 x 161 Email:tom.barry@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added in additional information clarifying that a letter of intent must be submitted by October 26, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | |
| Modified to correct title, per Federal Program Officer, Alison Hammer Weingast’s request on 09/22/2015. | Oct 13, 2015 | |
| Sep 23, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ORR-2016-2004627 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach Federal Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.999 — Marine Debris Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 This funding opportunity requires a letter of intent to be submitted before full proposals will be invited. Letters of intent must be received via e-mail (as an attachment) no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 26, 2015. If invited per the instructions in this announcement, full proposals must be received and validated by Grants.gov, postmarked, or provided to a delivery service on or before 11:59 p.m. EST, January 19, 2016. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958), provides funding to support eligible organizations to educate the public about the issue of marine debris through dedicated activities to prevent the introduction of marine debris. 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 work to address a specific marine debris issue by encouraging changes in behavior. Successful projects will also develop and implement activities to reduce and prevent marine debris by working with students, teachers, industries, or the public, and will engage these groups in active personal participation (e.g. a small-scale shoreline cleanup with students, other hands-on activities, etc.). Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements. Funding of up to $750,000 is expected to be available for Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach grants in FY2016. Typical awards will range from $30,000 – $75,000. This solicitation is focused on efforts to prevent marine debris from entering the environment through education and outreach. It is not intended for large-scale debris removal projects, deployment of catchment basins, or scientific research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tom Barry
Phone: 301-713-4248 x 161 Email:tom.barry@noaa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ORR-2016-2004627 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach Federal Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.999 — Marine Debris Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958), provides funding to support eligible organizations to educate the public about the issue of marine debris through dedicated activities to prevent the introduction of marine debris. 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 work to address a specific marine debris issue by encouraging changes in behavior. Successful projects will also develop and implement activities to reduce and prevent marine debris by working with students, teachers, industries, or the public, and will engage these groups in active personal participation (e.g. a small-scale shoreline cleanup with students, other hands-on activities, etc.). Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements. Funding of up to $750,000 is expected to be available for Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach grants in FY2016. Typical awards will range from $30,000 – $75,000. This solicitation is focused on efforts to prevent marine debris from entering the environment through education and outreach. It is not intended for large-scale debris removal projects, deployment of catchment basins, or scientific research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tom Barry
Phone: 301-713-4248 x 161 Email:tom.barry@noaa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ORR-2016-2004627 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 Prevention through Education and Outreach |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.999 — Marine Debris Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Marine Debris Program, authorized in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951-1958), provides funding to support eligible organizations to educate the public about the issue of marine debris through dedicated activities to prevent the introduction of marine debris. 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 work to address a specific marine debris issue by encouraging changes in behavior. Successful projects will also develop and implement activities to reduce and prevent marine debris by working with students, teachers, industries, or the public, and will engage these groups in active personal participation (e.g. a small-scale shoreline cleanup with students, other hands-on activities, etc.). Successful proposals through this solicitation will be funded through cooperative agreements. Funding of up to $750,000 is expected to be available for Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach grants in FY2016. Typical awards will range from $30,000 – $75,000. This solicitation is focused on efforts to prevent marine debris from entering the environment through education and outreach. It is not intended for large-scale debris removal projects, deployment of catchment basins, or scientific research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tom Barry
Phone: 301-713-4248 x 161 Email:tom.barry@noaa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 279133 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-orr-2016-2004627 ffo report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tom Barry Phone: 301-713-4248 x 161 Email: tom.barry@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.999 | 2557046 | FY2016 Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach Federal Funding Opportunity | PKG00218639 | Sep 22, 2015 | Jan 19, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279133 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279133 Project-1.1.pdf
279133 CD511-1.1.pdf
279133 Budget-1.1.pdf
279133 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279133 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279133 Other-1.1.pdf
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