Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund
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Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund supports organizations removing storm-generated marine debris to protect coastal communities, habitats, and wildlife and reduce threats to navigation.
This grant was recently updated
The 2027 request for proposals is now marked CLOSED, and the October 21, 2026 deadline has been removed from the program page.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $11 million for 2027 awards; most requests anticipated at $400,000–$2,000,000; projects up to 3 years
Summary: Supports assessment, removal, and disposal of storm-generated marine debris to protect coastal communities, habitats, and wildlife.
Key Information: Removal applicants must certify their authority or jurisdiction and that removal is not another entity’s responsibility.
Description
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, funds assessment, removal, and disposal of marine debris caused by hurricanes and other episodic storms. The program prioritizes projects ready for immediate cleanup that benefit both coastal communities and fish and wildlife, reducing threats to navigation, infrastructure, economic and cultural assets, sensitive habitats, and protected species.
The published 2027 solicitation targets man-made debris from hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton and Typhoon Mawar in designated coastal areas of Guam, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Most funding supports direct removal and proper disposal, with limited support for assessment and future-response capacity building. Submerged-debris assessments may support locating debris and prioritizing removal.
