NA24OARX417C0144

Purpose: The National Sea Grant College Program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1966 (amended in 2008, Public Law 110-394) to be a highly leveraged federal and state partnership to harness the intellectual capacity of the nations universities and research institutions to solve problems and generate opportunities in coastal communities.

For over 50 years, the National Sea Grant College Program has supported coastal and Great Lakes communities through research, extension and education. Sea Grant's mission is to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal, marine and Great Lakes resources in order to create a sustainable economy and environment.

This grant is the vehicle through which Florida Sea Grant is able to implement its FY2024-27 strategic plan that can be found at the programs website (www.flseagrant.org).

In addition to required grant progress reporting, the recipient will report defined measures and metrics as well as success stories annually and will be evaluated on performance during a site review expected in the year following completion of the project in 2028.

Activities to be performed: Each university-based Sea Grant program contributes to the national focus areas and goals, and Florida Sea Grant is no different. During this granting cycle, the following four national and statewide focus areas will continue: (1) Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, (2) Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, (3) Resilient Communities and Economies, and (4) Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development.

Activities within each of these focus areas include research, extension, education, and communications projects that aim to further the mission of Florida Sea Grant and address the national and state goals identified in the strategic plan.

Expected outcomes: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides funding to Sea Grant institutions to increase the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of the nations ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.

These important efforts promote a strong educational and employment base, responsive research and training activities, broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques and multidisciplinary approaches to environmental issues in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1121(B).

Specific outcomes identified by the recipient include, but are not limited to: maximized opportunities for coordinated research, education, and outreach with results shared with legislators, partners, and clients; faculty that are more productive and effective at delivering programs and transferring knowledge to stakeholders; the implementation of best practices to sustain fisheries; highly trained extension faculty, students, and state workforce that are prepared to respond to Florida's marine and coastal issues; and appreciation of Florida Sea Grant programming and knowledge transfer among end users.

Intended beneficiaries: Residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers that are dependent on marine and coastal resources in the state of Florida as well as through regional collaborations that address common resource issues.

Subrecipient activities: The recipient plans to competitively subaward funds to principal investigators throughout Florida who successfully competed for research funding following the National Sea Grant College Program's competition policy. Additionally, funding may be subawarded for extension, education, and communications projects and activities in support of the strategic plan.

University Of Florida

TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MAJOR UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TO SUPPORT MARINE ADVISORY SERVICES. SOME INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS IN THESE SAME AREAS ALSO RECEIVE FUNDING.

11.417 - Sea Grant Support

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]

Gainesville, Florida 326115500 United States

Single Zip Code

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-23187

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 210% from $4,112,192 to $12,758,351.