NA24OARX417C0145

OMB NUMBER: 4040-0019
EXPIRATION DATE: 02/28/2025
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-23187
CFDA(S) 11.417
APPLICANT NAME ANNE JEFFERSON
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT LAKE CHAMPLAIN SEA GRANT 2024-2027

PROJECT ABSTRACT PURPOSE: LAKE CHAMPLAIN SEA GRANT PROPOSES TO ENGAGE IN EXTENSION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN COMMUNITIES TO ANTICIPATE AND ENABLE CHANGE FOR LONG-TERM ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: EXTENSION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WILL ADDRESS THE FOUR NATIONAL SEA GRANT FOCUS AREAS: ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TARGETED AUDIENCES REACHED THROUGH PROPOSED EXTENSION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES WILL LEARN SCIENCE-BASED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN BEHAVIORS AND PRACTICES THAT BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIES OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.

INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK.

SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXTENSION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH THAT INCORPORATE SOUND SCIENTIFIC METHODS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF A BROAD VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, ULTIMATELY IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.

University Of Vermont & State Agricultural College

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]

Burlington, Vermont 054050001 United States

Single Zip Code

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-23187

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 274% from $1,802,148 to $6,737,348.