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How do I apply for TRAP Program funding?

Please apply for funding online after creating a WizeHive account. An informational webinar that walks through the application process is available on the TRAP Program website. Please refer to the program’s Request for Proposal page (RFP) as you work through the application to ensure that all required elements are included.

How long do TRAP Program projects last?

Projects last for one year.

Where may projects take place?

Projects may take place within the coastal waterways of the United States, territories, or the Freely Associated States (FAS) of the Pacific, which includes the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

Will funding be available after this year?

Yes, there will be subsequent annual opportunities for funding, but funding is only available for one-year long projects.

Is the TRAP Program able to negotiate an applicant’s initial budget request if needed?

Yes. If the applicant’s proposal is selected for funding but cannot be funded for the full amount requested, the TRAP Program team is willing to negotiate with applicants on the amount of funding that can be provided.

Are proposals focused on other types of derelict gear removal efforts, such as removing nets and lines, eligible for funding with the TRAP Program.

No, the TRAP Program only funds projects that are focused on derelict fishing traps. No other types of derelict gear removal efforts will be considered.

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