October 1, 2024 — NOAA Fisheries recommended awarding 37 grants, totaling more than $4 million, through the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Assistance Grant Program to our partners in 16 states.
Grants Awarded
Recommended recipients are from the Marine Mammal Stranding and Entanglement Response Networks, including collaborators specializing in marine mammal health. Regional breakdown of those recommended for funding include:
- Alaska: 2 awards (total $207,206)
- Greater Atlantic: 8 awards (total $916,414)
- Pacific Islands: 2 awards (total $174,772)
- Southeast: 7 awards (total $703,291)
- West Coast: 11 awards (total $1,301,179)
- National collaboration and service projects across the regions: 7 awards (total $766,866)