$1M - $10M

FY25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Marine Debris Removal

The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $47 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the removal of large marine debris throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. These removal projects should focus on large marine debris, including abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other debris that is generally unable to be collected by hand.

Additional Information:
Deadline is for Letters of Intent. Full Proposal Deadline: January 31, 2025. Full proposals will only be accepted from applicants that received an invitation to submit a full proposal following review of the letters of intent. Program priorities are: 1) Impactful, large marine debris removal activities to benefit NOAA trust resources; 2) Preventing the reaccumulation of debris through complementary and targeted marine debris prevention activities; 3) Advance the principles of diversity, equity, justice, inclusion, and accessibility in removal activities that will benefit local communities, especially Tribes and/or those facing environmental/climate and socioeconomic burdens.

Funding Agencies: NOAA

Frequency Details: Annual

Match Requirement: None