Four grants of up to $246,875 U. S. Dollars (USD) each will be awarded for work that will support efforts that help prevent marine debris from entering the ocean, subject to the availability of funding.
A maximum of two applications will be allowed per applicant, one application for each of the
two project categories.
We will not accept multiple applications for the same project category.
Projects must fall in one of two categories:
1. Reducing marine debris through capacity building for the development of environmentally sustainable waste management systems.
Three awards will be funded under this category.
2. Reducing the amount of abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in the ocean.
One award will be funded under this category.