# Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-dkr-esf-fy24-01-atlantic-partnership-marine-and-blue-economy/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355557

> U.S. Mission to Senegal offered grants of up to $70,000 (at least $70,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $70,000 in total. Applications closed on August 23, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-DKR-ESF-FY24-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Senegal |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 23, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $70,000 |
| Award floor | $70,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $70,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.017 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations• Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to facilitate the launch of the Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Coastal Senegal Overview and Purpose Inadequate technological solutions and lack of coordination across Senegal’s marine and blue economy-related sectors have led to untapped economic opportunities, unsustainable fishing practices, plastic pollution, and environmental damage. To implement the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation Plan of Action and to bolster U.S.-Senegal relations, a selected implementing partner, in consultation with the U.S. Embassy Dakar, will launch the Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon. This two- to three-day event will bring together approximately 60 working-level government officials, private sector experts, academics, entrepreneurs, and students to crowdsource innovative technical solutions to marine and blue economy-related problems. The project will include a public outreach component to raise awareness and encourage collective action to conserve oceans and sustainably use marine resources. Defining Problem Statements, Crowdsourcing Solutions, and Measuring Results The selected implementing partner, in consultation with the U.S. Embassy Dakar, will define three marine and blue economy-focused problem statements. Problem statements should reflect local needs and the priorities established by the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation member countries including sustainable fisheries management, plastic pollution prevention, coastal community resilience, marine conservation, sustainable aquaculture management, “ghost gear” solutions, aquatic food technology advancement, ocean data and information gathering and analysis, and marine spatial planning implementation. The selected implementing partner will publicize the hackathon and also conduct a public awareness campaign aimed at educating and motivating communities to take collective action to preserve oceans and manage marine resources sustainably. During the hackathon, participants will: (a) translate multifaceted problems into succinct technical specifications and statements recognizable to software and technology designers; and (b) form teams to generate actionable and innovative technical solutions to the shared problem statement(s).

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-DKR-ESF-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 23, 2024.

### Who can apply for Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy?

U.S. Mission to Senegal accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy?

Closed August 23, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $70,000 each. About $70,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, Bndes. The program made 216 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.