The fund will invest approximately $6 million in grants for marine debris assessment, removal, restoration, and disposal activities in coastal communities in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, Nicole, and Typhoon Merbok. The Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund will support projects that address marine debris that was caused by or moved by the storms. Projects will prevent further damage to sensitive coastal habitats and species and reduce the impacts of marine debris on communities, infrastructure, assets of economic importance, and navigation safety.

Funding was appropriated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328) and will help coastal communities in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina. 

Full proposals are due on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. An informational webinar for potential applicants will be held by NFWF on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:00pm EDT. More information is available on the NFWF website.