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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marinesanctuary.org%2FOcean-Odyssey-Grants-2023&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C3988a449f1834f36461608db71c96d35%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638228882166971856%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VC08I6PIE1TlOO12l0J7fdQNEbDxpXbR6DDRZnQgRuA%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.marinesanctuary.org/Ocean-Odyssey-Grants-2023" shash="jpW+C828GfdtaDWkuMhvXYznqgCyGhdAZf794mnHdkPDmk7HZ5pPFqbsDDCG3vidacje6EZe3W9BX/OYrjPf0hSj6aAzfcpY4v9F9ShlyyR8wLTLizrs0AnIY4cZU2EvTFmCiMhR97CCpwhFW/sUWbfyeH31I/t7I4p4k8QNDeE=">https://www.marinesanctuary.org/Ocean-Odyssey-Grants-2023</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, in cooperation with NOAA Ocean Exploration, is excited to offer grants to educators and education programs leading workforce development initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and
accessibility within ocean science and/or exploration career pathways. The overarching goal is to support a future ocean workforce that is more representative of US demographics by funding projects that minimize barriers to entry and retention of diverse learners
from communities historically marginalized from ocean science and exploration industries. The Ocean Odyssey Grants are an investment in projects and partners that are leading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programming for diverse
youth in middle school, high school, undergraduate, and/or community college to learn about the ocean, develop or advance STEM skills, and increase awareness of ocean science and exploration careers.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Available Funding and Eligibility [NEW] <b><u>Mini grants up to $5,000</u></b> Formal Educators Middle School or High School Educators or Education Support Personnel
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<p class="MsoNormal">The classroom is an excellent setting to bring the wonder of ocean science and exploration alive, deepen students’ understanding of ocean sciences, increase their awareness of ocean careers, and to help students develop STEM skills needed
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Grants up to $20,000</u></b> Education Programs Formal or Informal Education Programs Supporting Middle School, High School, or College-age students
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<p class="MsoNormal">Immersive educational programs and hands-on learning experiences are opportunities to advance STEM skill development and provide exposure to industry experts and/or technologies beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. Implementation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marinesanctuary.org%2FOcean-Odyssey-Grants-2023&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C3988a449f1834f36461608db71c96d35%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638228882166971856%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VC08I6PIE1TlOO12l0J7fdQNEbDxpXbR6DDRZnQgRuA%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.marinesanctuary.org/Ocean-Odyssey-Grants-2023" shash="jpW+C828GfdtaDWkuMhvXYznqgCyGhdAZf794mnHdkPDmk7HZ5pPFqbsDDCG3vidacje6EZe3W9BX/OYrjPf0hSj6aAzfcpY4v9F9ShlyyR8wLTLizrs0AnIY4cZU2EvTFmCiMhR97CCpwhFW/sUWbfyeH31I/t7I4p4k8QNDeE=" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.marinesanctuary.org/Ocean-Odyssey-Grants-2023. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;background:white">https://www.marinesanctuary.org/Ocean-Odyssey-Grants-2023</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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