NA24OARX417C0151

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 nation's 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 to create a sustainable economy and environment.

This grant is the vehicle through which Pennsylvania Sea Grant lays out its plan to implement the goals described in their FY2024-27 strategic plan, which can be found at: https://seagrant.noaa.gov/insideseagrant/planning.

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 2028 or 2029.

Activities to be performed: Each university-based Sea Grant program contributes to the national focus areas and goals, and Pennsylvania Sea Grant is no different, aligning their focus areas with the National Sea Grant strategic plan's focus areas of: healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy and workforce development.

Activities within each of these focus areas include research, extension, and educational projects that aim to further the National Sea Grant College Program's stated mission.

Expected outcomes: NOAA provides funding to Sea Grant institutions to increase the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of the nation's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.

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

Specific outcomes identified by the recipient include, but are not limited to: engage an ecosystem approach to watershed management of the Commonwealth's coastal resources, focusing on the Lake Erie, Delaware, and Susquehanna watersheds.

Capitalize on the intellectual and physical resources of Pennsylvania's colleges and universities to further Pennsylvania Sea Grant research and collaborative efforts.

Collaborate with partner organizations and seek new partnerships that build on Pennsylvania Sea Grant's strength.

Serve as a local resource to support and disseminate findings and resources of NOAA and other partner organizations.

Advance innovative solutions that address emerging challenges and encourage creativity, initiative, and innovation.

Be responsive and accessible, respect partners, maintain scientific neutrality, integrate diverse expertise, and provide the science and knowledge needed to inform stakeholders.

Communicate the importance of stewardship and the value of the services that the coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes' ecosystems provide to the nation.

Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion principles that increase the breadth of services and opportunities to underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities.

Intended beneficiaries: Residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers of the state of Pennsylvania as well as throughout the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Subrecipient activities: The recipient plans to subaward funds to principal investigators throughout the state of Pennsylvania who successfully competed for funding according to the National Sea Grant College Program's competition policy.

Additionally, funding may be subawarded for extension or education work.

The Pennsylvania State University

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]

Erie, Pennsylvania 165052042 United States

Single Zip Code

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-23187

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 200% from $2,212,896 to $6,643,265.