Address the pressing environmental challenges posed by single-use plastics and marine debris in miami-dade county
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- NA24OARX417C0226
- Recipient
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University Of Florida UEI NNFQH1JAPEP3
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $455,441
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 11.417 Sea Grant Support
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $417,105.00 Federal
- $38,336.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Purpose
- The purpose of this project is to address the pressing environmental challenges posed by single-use plastics and marine debris in miami-dade county. The project proposes the formalization and activation of zero waste miami, a coalition uniting diverse stakeholders such as non-profits, businesses, and government entities, to develop a local economic system where materials are maintained in circularity through reduction, reuse, repair, recycling, and composting. The project aims to catalyze circularity projects, disseminate zero-waste resources, and craft a community-driven zero waste strategic plan for miami-dade county.
- Activities
- The project will convene a multi-stakeholder coalition to initiate and scale up zero waste projects in miami-dade county. This coalition will be led by debris free oceans with support from florida sea grant. The coalition will be managed with monthly meetings and be informed by four workshops targeting different user groups.
- Expected outcomes
- The coalition will unite various user groups including but not limited to service providers, environmental groups, government and non-governmental organizations, and tourism-related businesses. The coalition will create shared communications channels and long-lasting partnerships to further zero-waste initiatives. The workshop outcomes will inform the creation of a zero-waste strategic plan for miami-dade county.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Intended beneficiaries include the groups mentioned above, as well as miami-dade county residents in general. Specific care has been taken to actively work within predominately spanish-speaking and lower income communities.
- Subrecipient activities
- Debris free oceans will lead the administrative and logistical operations of recruiting, convening, and overseeing the coalition. They will spearhead communications efforts and work closely with the florida sea grant extension agent in the development of the community workshop activities.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $122,863 | $0 | |
| Amendment | $147,121 | $19,168 | |
| Original award | $147,121 | $19,168 |
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Debris Free Global Inc. | $257,726 |
Quick answers
Who received award NA24OARX417C0226?
NA24OARX417C0226 was awarded to University Of Florida by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on September 1, 2024.
How much is award NA24OARX417C0226 worth?
$455,441 has been obligated on NA24OARX417C0226: $417,105 in federal funding and $38,336 in non-federal funding.
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