National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Response and Restoration – Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal Grant
On June 10, the BoatUS Foundation in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, announced a call for applications under the Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program. With funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the BoatUS Foundation will award up to $7.5 million in grants to remove abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across coastal and marine areas of the United States.
Through a streamlined application process, this competition aims to lower the administrative burden on applicants and allow more organizations to access funds for ADV removal. Priority will be given to projects that include input from and benefit underserved, low-income, or tribal communities; demonstrate strong community support; benefit marine animals and their habitats, local coastal communities, or local economies; and include local outreach and education activities directed toward the boating community and general public to prevent abandoned and derelict vessels. Projects throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, United States territories, and Freely Associated States are eligible for consideration.
Letters of intent are due on August 12, 2024 11:59 PM EDT. More information is available on the BoatUS Foundation website.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restore Program – Long Term Trends in the Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem
This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that will contribute to our knowledge of the trends and variability in the Gulf of Mexico’s natural resources, and the associated dynamics of abiotic and biotic factors driving those trends. Projects should meet the needs of the end user community with a focus on improving our ability to manage natural resources. Applicants must clearly state the targeted natural resources and area(s) of emphasis (see below) for their project and clearly identify the resource management entities and any interested parties with whom they plan to work. This funding opportunity is an open competition. All proposals will be evaluated and scored individually using an independent peer-review process. This process is designed to identify the strongest proposals based on the merit of the work being proposed. Priorities include climate change, water quality and quantity and fish, fisheries and fishing communities.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Early Career Research Fellowship
The Gulf Research Program’s Early-Career Research Fellowship supports emerging scientific leaders as they take risks on research ideas not yet tested, pursue unique collaborations, and build a network of colleagues who share their interest in improving offshore energy system safety and the well-being of coastal communities and ecosystems. An award of $76,000 is paid to each fellow’s institution in the form of a two-year grant. Potential fellows must ensure compliance with their institution’s requirements for applications for external funding. Funds cannot be used on institutional overhead or indirect charges. Detailed information can be found in the Early-Career Research Fellowship sample grant agreement for public and private institutions.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Translating Coastal Research into Application
The U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP) is a multi-agency led effort to coordinate Federal activities, strengthen academic programs, and address coastal community needs. Past USCRP opportunities have funded university researchers across the U.S. to tackle coastal science and engineering questions in a variety of environments along all of the nation’s coastlines. The goal of the USCRP is to build a community of practice to address societal needs along the coast. USCRP is a collaboration of Federal agencies, academics, and stakeholders that aims to identify research priorities, enhance funding for coastal academic programs, foster collaboration, and promote science translation. It is anticipated that approximately $4,000,000 will be available to move research project findings detailed in The Nearshore Report (https://uscoastalresearch.org/publications) toward application through service delivery that integrates research, its application, and community engagement in three thematic program areas of (1) long-term coastal evolution, (2) extreme Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 24 storms, and (3) human and ecosystem health. Developing and delivering actionable scientific information to users on the related themes requires integration of a broad range of stakeholder needs and coastal science. The USCRP Story Map highlights research that has been funded by the program: https://bit.ly/uscrp-projects
Gulf of Mexico Alliance
GOMA offers a comprehensive listing of funding opportunities related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, as well as other funding opportunities in the Gulf.
