The NOAA Marine Debris Program is offering grants to organizations aiming to educate the public on marine debris issues and prevent its introduction through behavior change, activities with students, teachers, and industries, and public engagement. Projects must focus on education and outreach, with awards ranging from $30,000 – $75,000 and a one-to-one match requirement. The deadline for proposal submission is January 15, 2015, with anticipated funding of up to $750,000. This grant is not for large-scale debris removal or scientific research, but specifically targets prevention efforts. For more information, visit the NOAA Marine Debris Program website.
Opportunity ID: 270188
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ORR-2015-2004319 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2015 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.463 — Habitat Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 05, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 14, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The purpose of this notice is to solicit grant proposals from eligible organizations to educate the public about the issue of marine debris through dedicated activities to prevent the introduction of marine debris including, but not limited to: 1) encouraging changes in behavior to reduce and address marine debris; 2) developing and implementing activities to reduce and prevent marine debris working with students, teachers, industries, and the public; 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 and explains the criteria used to evaluate applications for funding consideration. Selected proposals will be funded through cooperative agreements. There is a one-to-one match requirement for all proposals. Typical project awards will range from $30,000 – $75,000. NOAA will NOT accept proposals with a budget less than $15,000 or more than $100,000 under this solicitation. The anticipated number of awards ranges from five to twelve. Applications shall cover a performance period between one and two years. The selection process is anticipated to be highly competitive with limited funding available compared to the amount requested. Total funding of up to $750,000 is expected to be available to fund marine debris prevention through education and outreach projects in FY 2015. Funding is contingent upon the availability of FY 2015 appropriations. This call is focused on efforts to prevent marine debris from entering the environment through education and outreach, as described above. It is not intended for project proposals centered on large-scale debris removal, mechanisms to reduce debris (e.g. catchment basins), or scientific research. For more information about the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) go to: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/ |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alison Hammer Weingast
301-713-2989, x206 Email:Alison.Hammer@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 270188 Full Announcement-1 -> NOAA-NOS-ORR-2015-2004319 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Alison Hammer Weingast 301-713-2989, x206 Email: Alison.Hammer@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.463 | 2508418 | FY2015 NOAA Marine Debris Prevention through Education and Outreach | PKG00210483 | Dec 05, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
270188 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
270188 Project-1.1.pdf
270188 CD511-1.1.pdf
270188 Budget-1.1.pdf
270188 SF424B-1.1.pdf
270188 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
270188 Other-1.1.pdf
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