Marine Education and Training

Marine Education Program
CFDA 11.455 Active Cooperative Agreement

Open Opportunities (1)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$145K FY2024
$145K
FY24

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.455 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The purpose of these grants is to bridge scientific research (fisheries, ecosystems, capacity building) with public outreach as well as student and constituent training to build a knowledgeable citizenry and workforce for marine stewardship.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type
  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal

Eligible applicants for assistance are State, U.S. territorial, and private institutions of higher learning and education, especially universities and colleges, with which the National Marine Fisheries Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has entered into, or may enter into, an enduring partnership for purposes of research and education on the marine environment. Also included are private and public research organizations affiliated with institutions of higher learning, and national and international organizations and programs dedicated to marine and estuarine research, education, and outreach.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Proposals are initially evaluated by the appropriate NMFS Science and Research Center, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential contribution of the project to national or regional research and education goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects approved for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division and the Department of Commerce's Office of Federal Assistance for review and approval.

A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.

Program details & compliance

Description

The purpose of these grants is to bridge scientific research (fisheries, ecosystems, capacity building) with public outreach as well as student and constituent training to build a knowledgeable citizenry and workforce for marine stewardship.

Mission Categories

Primary: Fish and Wildlife Preservation

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds can be used by recipients to support a wide variety of research and higher education projects on high-priority marine and estuarine resource issues, especially resources and/or their habitat currently under, or proposed for future Federal or interjurisdictional management.

Required Documentation

Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs application and conduct.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Jeffrey Kulnis
301-427-8771
1305 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910, Silver Spring, 1 20910
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-09. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:24:45.