Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2024 2007993
The FY24 NOAA Marine Debris Removal grant opportunity (NOAA-NOS-ORR-2024-2007993) is a competitive federal funding program run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA's Marine Debris Program. It is grounded in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) and uses funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117-58) to support major, on-the-ground marine debris removal projects. The core focus is improving the resilience of coastal and marine environments by tackling large, high-impact debris problems across the coastal United States, the Great Lakes, U.S. territories, and freely associated states, with explicit inclusion of projects that serve Tribal or underserved communities.
This solicitation is aimed at large-scale removal efforts that produce measurable, lasting results rather than small pilot activities. NOAA is looking for projects that remove and properly dispose of large marine debris such as abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other bulky debris that can damage habitats, obstruct waterways, threaten navigation, and harm wildlife. Just as important, proposals are expected to address prevention of re-accumulation, meaning applicants should show how the cleanup will be sustained over time through strategies like improved management practices, community partnerships, or other approaches that reduce the chance the debris returns after removal.
NOAA frames "impactful" projects as those that deliver long-lasting, transformational benefits to NOAA Trust Resources (natural resources NOAA is responsible for managing and protecting), coastal communities, and in many cases local economies that depend on clean and functioning waterways. In practical terms, that means applicants need to make a strong case that their project will create durable environmental benefits at meaningful scale, and that the work plan is feasible, well-supported, and capable of producing clear outcomes.
The program expects up to $24,000,000 total to be available under this notice. Most awards are anticipated to fall in the $1 million to $4 million range, with a minimum federal request of $800,000. In some cases, awards may be as large as $6,000,000, which is listed as the award ceiling. NOAA anticipated supporting roughly four to eight projects, though the source data also lists expected awards as 10; in either case, the takeaway is that the number of funded projects can shift depending on application quality, geographic coverage, and the scale and merit of the proposed work.
Cost sharing and partnerships matter in this competition. While the notice emphasizes that NOAA funding can be combined with other resources, it specifically encourages applicants to bring formal matching contributions as well as leveraged support and in-kind contributions from public and private partners. The underlying message is that NOAA wants projects that are not only technically strong, but also broadly backed, financially realistic, and positioned for lasting success because multiple stakeholders have invested in the outcome.
The application process has a required two-step structure. Applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for competitive review before they are allowed to submit a full proposal. The LOI had to be emailed as an attachment to grants.marinedebris@noaa.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 27, 2023. Only applicants invited according to the notice instructions could move forward with a full application, which then had to be submitted and validated through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 23, 2024 (the original closing date). Because of limited federal staffing, NOAA will not accept hardcopy LOIs or applications, and applicants are expected to follow the NOFO's submission requirements closely.
In terms of administrative basics, the opportunity is a discretionary grant (not a formula program), categorized under CFDA 11.999, and it was created on August 28, 2023. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional detail provided in the NOFO, meaning prospective applicants need to check the full notice for the specific eligible organization types and any restrictions. The overall emphasis throughout the solicitation is on well-designed, large-scale debris removal paired with credible prevention measures, strong partnerships, and a clear demonstration of long-term environmental and community benefits.Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2024 2007993
- The Department of Commerce in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 NOAA Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.999.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 2024. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY24 NOAA Marine Debris Removal Grant (NOAA-NOS-ORR-2024-2007993) FAQs
1) What is the FY24 NOAA Marine Debris Removal grant opportunity?
This is a competitive federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Marine Debris Program. It supports major, on-the-ground marine debris removal projects designed to produce measurable and lasting results.
2) What is the opportunity number for this funding program?
The opportunity number is NOAA-NOS-ORR-2024-2007993.
3) What law and funding source support this grant program?
The program is grounded in the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) and uses funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117-58).
4) What is NOAA trying to achieve with this solicitation?
The core focus is improving the resilience of coastal and marine environments by tackling large, high-impact marine debris problems and delivering long-lasting, transformational benefits to NOAA Trust Resources, coastal communities, and often local economies that depend on clean, functioning waterways.
5) What types of projects are being prioritized?
The solicitation is aimed at large-scale marine debris removal efforts that produce measurable, lasting results. It is not focused on small pilot activities.
6) What kinds of debris does NOAA expect projects to remove?
Projects are expected to remove and properly dispose of large marine debris such as abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other bulky debris that can damage habitats, obstruct waterways, threaten navigation, and harm wildlife.
7) Is proper disposal required as part of the project?
Yes. The solicitation specifically calls for projects that remove and properly dispose of large marine debris.
8) What does NOAA mean by an "impactful" project?
NOAA frames impactful projects as those that deliver long-lasting, transformational benefits to NOAA Trust Resources and coastal communities at a meaningful scale. Applicants are expected to show that their work plan is feasible, well-supported, and capable of producing clear outcomes.
9) Does NOAA require prevention measures to stop debris from coming back?
Yes. Proposals are expected to address prevention of re-accumulation. Applicants should explain how the cleanup will be sustained over time through strategies like improved management practices, community partnerships, or other approaches that reduce the chance the debris returns after removal.
10) Where can funded projects take place?
Projects can take place across the coastal United States, the Great Lakes, U.S. territories, and freely associated states.
11) Are projects serving Tribal or underserved communities included?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly includes projects that serve Tribal or underserved communities.
12) How much total funding is expected to be available under this notice?
NOAA expects up to $24,000,000 total to be available under this notice.
13) What is the typical award size for this program?
Most awards are anticipated to fall in the $1 million to $4 million range.
14) What is the minimum federal funding request allowed?
The minimum federal request is $800,000.
15) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
In some cases, awards may be as large as $6,000,000, which is listed as the award ceiling.
16) How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA anticipated supporting roughly four to eight projects, though the source information also lists expected awards as 10. The number of funded projects may shift depending on application quality, geographic coverage, and the scale and merit of proposed work.
17) Is this a competitive grant or a formula program?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity (not a formula program).
18) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 11.999.
19) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 28, 2023.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional details provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Prospective applicants should review the NOFO for specific eligible organization types and any restrictions.
21) Does NOAA encourage partnerships and matching support?
Yes. Cost sharing and partnerships are emphasized. NOAA encourages formal matching contributions as well as leveraged support and in-kind contributions from public and private partners.
22) Why do matching and leveraged contributions matter in this competition?
The notice signals that NOAA wants projects that are broadly backed, financially realistic, and positioned for lasting success because multiple stakeholders have invested resources in the outcome.
23) What is the required application process structure?
The process is two-step. Applicants had to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for competitive review before they could submit a full proposal. Only applicants invited according to the notice instructions could move forward to a full application.
24) How and when did applicants have to submit the Letter of Intent (LOI)?
The LOI had to be emailed as an attachment to grants.marinedebris@noaa.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 27, 2023.
25) How and when was the full application due?
The full application had to be submitted and validated through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 23, 2024 (the original closing date), and only invited applicants could submit a full proposal.
26) Will NOAA accept hardcopy submissions?
No. Due to limited federal staffing, NOAA will not accept hardcopy LOIs or applications. Applicants were expected to follow the NOFO submission requirements closely.
27) What outcomes should applicants be prepared to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to make a strong case for durable environmental benefits at meaningful scale, paired with a feasible and well-supported work plan that can produce clear outcomes. Proposals are also expected to include credible strategies to prevent re-accumulation after removal.
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