# Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eco-nofo-fy24-02-marine-and-blue-economy-hackathon/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353882

> U.S. Mission to Nigeria offered grants of up to $70,000 (at least $70,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, businesses and individuals. It expected to make one award worth $70,000 in total. Applications closed on June 29, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ECO-NOFO-FY24-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Nigeria |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 29, 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
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses

## 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 Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon. Please follow all instructions in the "Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon NOFO Full Instructions" document under the Related Documents tab. Priority Region: Lagos, Nigeria Overview and Purpose Inadequate technological solutions and lack of coordination across Nigeria’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.-Nigeria relations, a selected implementing partner, in consultation with the U.S. Mission Nigeria, 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. Defining Problem Statements, Crowdsourcing Solutions, and Measuring Results The selected implementing partner, in consultation with the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, 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. 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). At the end of the hackathon, a winner will be selected by a board of American and Nigerian judges for the “most innovative and impactful solution” developed, and a prize will be offered.

## Questions people ask

### Is ECO-NOFO-FY24-02 still open?

No. It closed on June 29, 2024.

### Who can apply for Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon?

U.S. Mission to Nigeria accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, businesses and individuals.

### What is the deadline for Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon?

Closed June 29, 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.