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NOAA Marine Debris Program: Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is a grant partnership between the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that funds projects to assess, remove, and dispose of marine debris caused by severe storms in coastal communities.
Priority is given to debris with existing or potential impact on coastal communities and sensitive marine habitats, including species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions in affected coastal areas; past grantees have operated in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina following hurricanes and typhoons.
In 2024, NFWF awarded over $6 million in grants. Eligible projects focus on ready-to-implement cleanup of capsized vessels, lost fishing gear, and storm-generated coastal debris. Contact NFWF for current funding cycles.
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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: Local governments, nonprofits, academic institutions in Florida coastal communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NOAA Marine Debris Program: Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is funded by NOAA Marine Debris Program & National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
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.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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