SEPTEMBER 23, 2016--On September 20, the NOAA Marine Debris Program published a federal funding opportunity to Grants.gov soliciting project proposals to conduct marine debris research activities.

Projects awarded through this grant competition may address one or more of the the following research priorities: exploring the ecological risks associated with marine debris, determining debris exposure levels, and examining the fate and transport of marine debris in nearshore, coastal environments. Through this solicitation NOAA aims to advance the state of marine debris science by funding original, hypothesis-driven research projects in order to enhance resource management objectives, and contribute to the overall understanding of the impacts marine debris can have. Typical awards will range from $150,000 to $250,000. Funding for this purpose comes through the NOAA Marine Debris Program. The due date for proposals is December 19, 2016. To learn more about this funding opportunity, please see the opportunity posting on Grants.gov. If you have any questions, contact Amy.Uhrin@noaa.gov. Go back to OR&R Weekly Report.