This project seeks to implement the connecticut kelp innovation center, which will address critical barriers that hamper growth of seaweed cultivation in connecticut, creating working waterfront…
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- NA23OAR4690422
- Recipient
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Greenwave Organization Corp UEI D46KFEF75FH6
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $2,389,943
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 11.469 Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects
- Completion date 80% complete
- Place of performance
- East Haven, CT 06513, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Activities
- The center will address these barriers by increasing local farmer-operated kelp seed production capacity, helping farmers scale operations, developing a shared-use mobile platform for harvest, primary processing, and stabilization, and expanding cold storage capacity.
- Expected outcomes
- As a result of this project, IT is anticipated that annual kelp seed production capacity in connecticut will triple to 225,000 feet which can yield up to 1.8 million pounds of wet harvest, by 2027, 7 connecticut kelp farmers will increase production by 300,000 - 500,000 LBS and 3 shellfish farmers will diversify operations to include kelp; and connecticut farmers will expand production, reduce costs, and capture more of the KEL
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,389,943 |
Quick answers
Who received award NA23OAR4690422?
NA23OAR4690422 was awarded to Greenwave Organization Corp by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on August 1, 2023.
How much is award NA23OAR4690422 worth?
$2,389,943 has been obligated on NA23OAR4690422.
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