Provide a $250,000 plus up to the apec mdmi subfund to fund multiple small grants on marine debris in the apec region. The purpose of the funds are accomplished upon disbursement

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat on September 30, 2023. This grant provides funding for the APEC Marine Debris Management and Innovation Sub-Fund to issue multiple small grants supporting marine debris prevention and mitigation efforts across APEC's 21 member economies. The purpose of the Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs (CFDA 19.017) federal grant program is to support sustainable growth through international partnerships addressing environmental, scientific, and health concerns. This latest award to the APEC Secretariat, a Singapore-based international organization, aims to help carry out APEC's work on marine debris reduction in the Asia-Pacific region. The APEC Secretariat may further distribute these grant funds to sub-grantees like The Asia Foundation to advance key APEC workstreams related to this project.