Modified project summary/abstract section this financial assistance award will provide direct assistance to the loyola university chicago to remove 7,112 pounds of trash from waters in the greater…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a cooperative agreement to Loyola University of Chicago for $655,328 on October 1, 2025, under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999). The award funds removal of 7,112 pounds of trash from waters in the Greater Chicago, Illinois area through installation of new collection devices leveraging existing partnerships, while supporting at least 20 jobs. The recipient will conduct this work at Chicago, IL 60660 with performance extending through September 30, 2028. Loyola University of Chicago, a private Jesuit Catholic university, acts as the prime recipient on this award as part of its broader federal portfolio spanning research, medical services, and educational support across 97 federal agencies.

Modified project summary/abstract section this financial assistance award will provide direct assistance to the loyola university chicago to remove 7,112 pounds of trash from waters in the greater chicago, IL area while supporting at least 20 jobs. Loyola university chicago is leveraging existing partnerships to install several new collection devices to capture and remove this trash and benefit the local economy.