Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities, Under the BIL Round 3
ID: 357707Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$75K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357707

Additional Information

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/coastal-habitat-restoration-and-resilience-grants-tribes-and-underserved-communities
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Dec 13, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants aimed at supporting tribes and underserved communities in engaging in coastal habitat restoration activities. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to enhance the adaptive capacity of these communities in response to climate-related challenges, with a total funding allocation of up to $20 million, of which 15% is specifically reserved for direct awards to Indian tribes and Native American organizations. Eligible applicants must propose projects that focus on capacity building, meaningful community engagement, and habitat restoration in coastal, estuarine, marine, or Great Lakes areas, with funding requests ranging from $75,000 to $2 million. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by May 12, 2025, and for further information, interested parties can contact Julia Royster at (301) 427-8686 or via email at underserved.community.grants@noaa.gov.

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The NOAA Fisheries Habitat Conservation Program Office seeks to provide funding for coastal habitat restoration and resilience projects aimed at tribes and underserved communities through the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants. Under this funding opportunity (NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2025-29689), up to $20 million is allocated, with 15% earmarked for direct awards to Indian tribes and Native American organizations. The primary goal is to enhance the adaptive capacity of affected communities towards climate-related challenges. Eligible applicants must engage in activities such as capacity building, community engagement, and habitat restoration, all designed to foster resilience in coastal and Great Lakes regions. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by May 12, 2025, and federal funding requests must fall between $75,000 and $2 million. The proposal evaluation will focus on project relevance, technical merit, and the applicant's qualifications. Emphasizing diversity, equity, and accessibility, NOAA encourages projects that include community perspectives and utilize local Indigenous knowledge. The initiative aligns with the Justice40 Initiative, wherein 40% of the benefits are directed to disadvantaged communities. Overall, the RFP reflects a commitment to restoring habitats while empowering tribal and underserved populations.
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