This informational webinar on the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine Debris Removal through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding opportunity took place November 25, 2024. The NOAA Marine Debris Program provided an overview of the funding available, the priorities of this competition, an overview of the submission process, and application resources.
This funding opportunity prioritizes the development of large scale marine debris removal projects. These removal projects should focus on large marine debris, including abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other debris that is generally unable to be collected by hand.