The Center for Coastal Resources Management at the College of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and Virginia Institute of Marine Science is soliciting proposals under the Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) program. Using funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, up to $1,475,000 will be awarded in grants to remove derelict fishing traps throughout coastal waterways, while collecting data to prevent future gear loss. Projects throughout the coastal United States, including United States territories and Freely Associated States, are eligible for consideration. Awards are for 18-month projects and may range from $50,000 to $150,000. Through a streamlined application process, this competition aims to lower the administrative burden on applications and all more organizations to access funds for derelict fishing trap removal. Priority will be given to proposals that provide ecological and/or economic benefits; integrate inno...