Supports financial assistance for recovery, care, treatment, and emergency response to sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals. Funds data collection for scientific research, facility operating costs, and development of stranding network capacity including training. Priority is given to projects aligned with species-specific priorities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Eligible applicants include U.S. marine mammal stranding participants or stranding network collaborators authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act or Endangered Species Act. Eligible entities include state, local, tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions meeting authoriza
