NOAA's Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Round 3
ID: 357559Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$750K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357559
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering up to $100 million in funding through the Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants, as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This grant program aims to support habitat restoration projects that enhance marine, estuarine, coastal, or Great Lakes ecosystems while improving community resilience to climate hazards, with a specific allocation of up to 15% of funds reserved for Indian tribes and Native American organizations. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profits, commercial organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments, with applications due by April 16, 2025, and funding requests ranging from $750,000 to $10 million. Interested parties can contact NOAA at resilience.grants@noaa.gov for further information and guidance on the application process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    resilience.grants@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FINAL-Round.pdf
    The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the availability of up to $100 million through the Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program aims to support habitat restoration projects that enhance marine, estuarine, coastal, or Great Lakes ecosystems and community resilience to climate hazards. Up to 15% of the funds are specifically reserved for Indian tribes and Native American organizations. Applications are due by April 16, 2025, with funding requests ranging from $750,000 to $10 million. The priorities include sustaining fisheries, enhancing community climate resilience, fostering important habitat restoration, and engaging tribal and underserved communities. Applicants must register with federal systems before submitting applications, and proposals must detail project methodologies, community benefits, and sustainability measures. Funding will favor projects with high transformative impact and readiness for implementation within a 2-3 year period, contributing to the Justice40 Initiative aimed at directing investments to marginalized communities. The solicitation emphasizes a collaborative approach, including cost sharing and partnerships, to achieve ecological and community resilience outcomes.
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