On October 31, the National Sea Grant College Program has released two new funding opportunities supported by the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act related to marine debris prevention and removal.

The applications process involves the PA Sea Grant Program. The deadline for initial expression of interest is November 22.

The first, Marine Debris Community Action Coalitions, will support the creation of coalitions and partnerships among communities, groups, and localities, especially those that have been traditionally underserved, to address marine debris prevention and removal.

The second, the Marine Debris Challenge Competition, will support original, innovative, and transformational marine debris prevention and removal research that pushes the boundaries of existing technologies and approaches, changes the current landscape of marine debris mitigation, and ties that research to tangible outputs.

Click Here for a copy of the complete funding announcement.  Questions should be directed to PA Sea Grant's Research Director Dr. Sean Rafferty at srafferty@psu.edu or call 814-898-7082.

Visit the PA Sea Grant Program webpage for more information.

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[Posted: October 31, 2023]

11/6/2023