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NOAA seeks proposals for technologies to prevent, control, and mitigate harmful algal blooms

NOAA is inviting proposals for innovative technologies to prevent, control, and mitigate harmful algal blooms (HABs) in U.S. marine, estuarine, and Great Lakes waters. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Competitive Research Program (CRP) - Scope of Work: - Research, development, demonstration, and technology transfer projects targeting HAB prevention, control, and mitigation - Comprehensive testing of control technologies, including laboratory, mesocosm, and large-scale field trials - Feasibility studies and adaptation of proven technologies to marine environments - Pathways to commercialization and regulatory permitting for field testing - Funding Details: - Total anticipated funding: $2,500,000 for the first year - 3-5 projects supported - Individual project funding: up to $500,000/year for 3 years (focal area 1) or up to $1,000,000/year for 5 years (focal area 2) - Eligibility: - U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profits, state/local governments, tribal entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, for-profit organizations, and eligible federal agencies - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must identify application scenarios, describe commercialization plans, and address regulatory permitting for field testing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on technology development and testing - Place of Performance: - Marine, estuarine, and Great Lakes waters of the United States - NOAA contracting office

Description

The NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program is soliciting proposals for the Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Bloom (PCMHAB) program. The program aims to develop and transition technologies and strategies for preventing, controlling, or mitigating harmful algal blooms and their impacts. Priority is given to proposals focused on comprehensive testing of control technologies that are either promising but need further feasibility testing or proven but require large-scale field testing or transferability to marine environments. Approximately $2,500,000 may be available to support three to five projects, with funding requests up to $500,000 per year for up to 3 years or up to $1,000,000 per year for up to 5 years depending on the focal area. An informational webinar is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

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