NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
ID: 356231Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$500K - $5M

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/356231
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering the Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants to support habitat restoration projects aimed at enhancing native fish populations in the Great Lakes region. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to provide federal financial and technical assistance for projects that align with NOAA's mission and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) goals, particularly focusing on addressing toxic substances and habitat degradation in designated Areas of Concern (AOCs). Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profits, commercial organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments located in the eight U.S. Great Lakes states, with funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $6 million. Applications are accepted annually, with deadlines set for October 28, 2024; September 5, 2025; and September 4, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Rina Studds at rina.studds@noaa.gov or Julie Simmons at julie.simmons@noaa.gov.

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    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2024-28122.pdf
    The NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants provide federal assistance for restoring coastal habitats and enhancing native fish populations in the U.S. Great Lakes region. Applications are invited annually, with submission deadlines set for October 2024, September 2025, and September 2026. Funded projects, ranging from $500,000 to $6 million, must align with NOAA's mission and GLRI goals, focusing on addressing challenges like toxic substances and habitat degradation. Priority is given to projects within designated Areas of Concern (AOCs) and Environmental Priorities identified by local Lake Committees. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, non-profits, and tribal governments located in the Great Lakes states. The funding will facilitate a range of activities such as habitat restoration, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, with multi-year agreements possible based on progress and funding availability. Applicants must adhere to strict registration procedures and are encouraged to submit comprehensive proposals detailing project benefits to ecosystems and local communities, particularly underserved and tribal populations, while also enhancing resilience to climate hazards.
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