Department of Commerce

Description

NOAA is soliciting competitive grant proposals from eligible applicants to engage the public and communicate NOAA's statutory authorities in relation to the US Marine National Monuments (MNMs): Marianas Trench MNM, Rose Atoll MNM, Pacific Remote Islands MNM, and Papah'naumoku'kea MNM. Increased public understanding of the value of the ocean, our coasts, and the role of large marine protected areas will build a foundation for successful local and national marine conservation. NOAA is seeking proposals to educate the public using formal or informal means. Total funding available for this notice is anticipated to be $40,000. Actual funding is contingent upon FY2013 Congressional appropriation. Applicants will be selected by NOAA/NMFS on a competitive basis.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Kara Miller <br/>NOAA/NMFS Pacific Islands Regional Office <br/>1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814 <br/> <br/>Telephone: 808-944-2147
Kara.Miller@noaa.gov