Opportunity Information: Apply for 18 PHL NOFO 03
The Marine Hackathon grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program administered by the U.S. Mission to the Philippines, designed to fund the organization of a marine-focused hackathon in June 2019. The goal is to convene a cross-disciplinary group, especially coders, scientists, technologists, and other problem-solvers, to create practical digital tools that address urgent marine ecosystem and maritime challenges affecting the Philippines and the wider ASEAN region. The competition is framed as an open call for proposals, with the expectation that the selected organizer will work in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and a network of potential partners.
The core focus of the hackathon is developing apps and other technology-driven innovations that use open data to tackle real-world problems such as illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, coral reef destruction, and other threats that harm biodiversity, environmental health, and human communities that rely on coastal resources for livelihoods and quality of life. Proposals are expected to show how participants will acquire, analyze, and apply relevant datasets during the event so that the outputs are not just conceptual ideas but data-informed prototypes or solutions.
A strong proposal is expected to demonstrate collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Suggested partners include U.S. and Philippine government agencies, marine and maritime organizations, environmental leaders, think tanks, marine experts, alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, and local coastal communities. This emphasis signals that the hackathon should be grounded in on-the-ground needs and expert input, rather than being a purely technical exercise. It also indicates an interest in building relationships among sectors that do not always work together, so that resulting tools are more likely to be adopted or piloted.
Beyond hosting the event, applicants must outline a plan to continue developing the most promising apps or solutions after the hackathon ends. In practice, this means describing how prototypes could be refined, tested, and potentially deployed to benefit a broader community or contribute to environmental or ecosystem outcomes. The opportunity is also intended to serve a public education and outreach function: the event should raise general awareness of the importance of marine resources, highlight maritime problems facing the Philippines and ASEAN, and encourage better practices and policies that support workable solutions.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically implies a more hands-on partnership with the funding agency compared to a standard grant. The opportunity number is 18 PHL NOFO 03 under CFDA 19.040, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity was posted on December 14, 2018, with an original closing date of February 14, 2019. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), individuals, and other eligible entities as described in the additional eligibility guidance.Apply for 18 PHL NOFO 03
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to the Philippines in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Marine Hackathon" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 14, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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