$100,000 - $1M

FY25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Marine Debris Interception Technologies

The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $7 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the installation of proven marine debris interception technologies, throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. Projects will focus on the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies that will capture marine debris at or close to known marine debris sources or pathways.

Additional Information:
Deadline is for Letters of Intent. Full Proposal Deadline: February 7, 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 include: 1) Supporting the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies to benefit NOAA trust resources; 2) Long-term monitoring and maintenance of devices through a comprehensive plan; 3) Preventing the reaccumulation of debris through complementary and targeted marine debris prevention activities; 4) Advance the principles of diversity, equity, justice, inclusion, and accessibility and install interception devices that will benefit local communities, especially those facing environmental/climate and socioeconomic burdens; 5) Demonstration of clear marine debris removal and disposal outcomes.

Funding Agencies: NOAA

Frequency Details: Annual

Match Requirement: None