PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, through the provision of assistance for the construction of suitable facilities for these activities.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
- Research - Specialized;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Federal;
- State;
- Local;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
- Anyone/general public;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Individual/Family;
- Profit organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Other private institutions/organizations;
- Anyone/general public;