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The Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is a grant program from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, that funds projects to assess, remove, and dispose of marine debris caused by severe storms and hurricanes.
Grants are awarded based on the targeted debris's existing or potential impact on coastal communities, sensitive marine habitats, and species protected under the Endangered Species Act. In 2024, NFWF awarded more than $6 million to address debris in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina from hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole, and Typhoon Merbok.
The program primarily funds projects ready for immediate cleanup of storm-generated debris including capsized vessels, derelict fishing gear, and damaged coastal infrastructure.
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Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund | NFWF Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund Pathway to the beach in Florida The Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is a partnership between NFWF and the NOAA Marine Debris Program that awards grants to assess, remove and dispose of marine debris caused by severe storms.
Grants are awarded based on the targeted debris’ existing or potential impact to coastal communities and resources, and to prevent further harm to sensitive marine habitats and species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
In 2024, NFWF awarded more than $6 million in grants to reduce marine debris from coastal habitats and nearshore waters of coastal counties in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and South Carolina impacted by the 2022 hurricanes Fiona, Ian and Nicole and Typhoon Merbok. The program primarily funds projects that are ready for immediate clean-up efforts to remove and dispose of marine debris that resulted from storms.
Severe storms can cause significant debris in the way of capsized vessels, moved and lost fishing gear, large terrestrial debris like logs and structures washed out to sea, and torn up coastal infrastructure like docks or piers. This debris can cause both immediate and prolonged harm to already impacted coastal communities in navigation safety, coastal and marine industry and tourism, and potentially human safety and health.
Marine debris can also have immediate and prolong impact on wildlife through entanglement and ingestion and habitats from scouring and smothering.
How to Manage Your New Grant Webinar Recording Interim Programmatic Report Guidance Final Programmatic Report Guidance Program Fact Sheet and 2024 Grant Slate Senior Program Director, Marine Conservation Coordinator, Regional Programs Pacific Coastal Research & Planning completes major abandoned derelict vessel removal NFWF Announces $6 Million in Grants to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricanes and Natural Disasters Removing Abandoned Vessels From Our Waterways
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, or territorial governments; non-governmental organizations; and other entities involved in marine debris removal. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that funds projects to increase the resilience of communities and natural resources in Southeast Michigan. Supported work focuses on reducing stormwater impacts, improving water quality, enhancing habitat, and expanding public access to green spaces. The fund is a coordinated public-private initiative backed by seven corporate, foundation, and government partners. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and other conservation-focused organizations operating in the Southeast Michigan region. Awards range from $150,000 to $400,000, with the application deadline on October 16, 2025.
Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2026 Request for Proposals is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The Long Island Sound Futures Fund supports projects that aim to protect and restore the Long Island Sound. This includes efforts related to water quality, habitat restoration, and conservation, which can involve innovative approaches.
Patagonia Corporate Grant Program is sponsored by Patagonia. Patagonia supports innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. The program focuses on local battles to protect specific natural areas, indigenous wild species, or communities from environmental exploitation. It encourages work that brings underrepresented communities to the forefront of the environmental movement and defends communities whose health and livelihoods are threatened by environmental exploitation. The funding is for grassroots activist organizations with direct-action agendas and campaigns for environmental protection over the long term.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.