The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) is pleased to announce the launch of the FY24 Education Mini-Grant Program! The principal objective of OAP’s Education Mini-Grant Program is to provide federal financial assistance to develop ocean and coastal acidification education tools and programs in underserved and/or Indigenous communities or Tribes. To learn more about this federal funded opportunity, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Important dates:

• A webinar outlining required proposal elements and the review process will take place at 5:00 PM EST on Monday, July 10th, 2023. This will be recorded and posted to OAP’s website for those who are unable to attend. Register here >

• Letters of Intent (LOIs) are strongly encouraged, and if submitted must be received by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, September 15th, 2023. Letters of intent are recommended so staff can assist applicants through the federal application process.

• Full proposals must be received by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2024.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Alex Puritz at alexandra.puritz@noaa.gov. Feel free to share this opportunity.