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Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Marine Debris Program. This fund awards grants to assess, remove, and dispose of marine debris caused by severe storms. Grants are based on the debris' existing or potential impact to coastal communities and resources, and to prevent further harm to sensitive marine habitats and species.
It primarily funds projects ready for immediate clean-up efforts.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Focuses on coastal communities in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina impacted by specific hurricanes and typhoons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows more than $6 million awarded in 2024 for specific hurricane-impacted areas. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Marine Debris Program. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Alaska. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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