PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To develop a program aimed at increasing research and educational partnerships between NOAA and Minority Serving Institutions. Partnerships will be achieved through the establishment of new Cooperative Science Centers in atmospheric, oceanic, environmental sciences, and remote sensing (AOES). An Environmental Entrepreneurship Program will be implemented that will support restoration projects in environmentally depleted zones and program development in AOES at minority serving institutions.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Higher Education - General;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);