The NOAA's Hawaii Marine Wildlife Response, Outreach, and Population Monitoring Program

Organizer:

Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR)

 

Category of Funding Activity:

1.) Business and Commerce
2.) Environment
3.) Science and Technology

 

Eligibility of Applicants:

1.)    State governments

2.)    Federally recognized Native American Tribes

3.)    Individuals

4.)    Non-profitable organizations that are not considered under the status of 501(c)(3) with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

5.)    Non-profitable organization that are considered under the status of 501(c)(3) with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

6.)    Private institutions of higher education

7.)    Small businesses

8.)    Non-federally recognized Native American tribal organizations

9.)    County governments

 

 

Description: The National Marine Fisheries Service (hereinafter, "NMFS") is soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2022 Pacific Islands - Hawaii Wildlife Response, Population Monitoring, and Outreach competition. Projects are being solicited to support specific programmatic activities related to the following 5 priorities:    Priority 1: Hawaiian Monk Seal and Sea Turtle Management Support, Field Response, and Outreach: Projects to conduct in-field response and educational outreach for Hawaiian monk seals and/or sea turtles occurring on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, or Hawaii Island. Funding availability is island and species-specific, with total funding not to exceed $540,000 (up to 7 proposals may be funded).    Priority 2: Public Education and Awareness Programs for Hawaiian monk seals on Oahu. Requested funding per project is recommended to not exceed $15,000 (up to 3 proposals may be funded).    Priority 3: Public Education and Awareness Programs at Green Turtle Basking Locations on Oahu and Maui. Requested funding per project is recommended to not exceed $20,000 (up to 2 proposals may be funded).   Priority 4: Population Monitoring and Conservation of Hawaiian Hawksbill Sea Turtle on Molokai and Hawaii Island (up to 2 proposals may be funded). Requested funding per project is recommended to not exceed $100,000 (Hawaii Island) and $40,000 (Molokai).   Priority 5: Population Monitoring and Outreach of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin on Oahu and Hawaii Island. Requested funding per project is recommended to not exceed $25,000 (up to 2 proposals may be funded).   Posted Date: 15th of November 2021

Closing Date: 30th of January 2022   Link to Additional Information: See Related Documents
Grantor Contact Information: In case of any problem in accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Mr. Scott Bloom NOAA Fisheries Service Pacific Islands Regional Office, 1845 Wasp Blvd, Building 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 Phone: (808) 725-5055  Email: Scott.Bloom@noaa.gov