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Coral Reef and Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). The CRNR Initiative provides grant funding for the management and protection of coral reefs and to combat invasive species in the U. S.
territories and the freely associated states.
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Opportunity Listing - OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026 OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026 Agency: Department of the Interior Assistance Listings: 15. 875 -- Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) invites proposals for its Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative. This grant program seeks to protect coral reefs and other natural resources in insular areas, benefiting communities by supporting food security, protecting shorelines, supporting the economy, and restoring native species.
Funding also aids in combating invasive species through risk management, prevention, rapid response, and eradication efforts.
Authorized under 48 U.S. Code § 1469d for General technical assistance, Public Law 96-597, Section 601, and subsequent amendments, Office of Insular Affairs CRNR funds are available to benefit the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and the freely associated states which are the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau.
Eligible applicants include non-federal, local government entities and component units, hospitals, health centers, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations in the United States and its territories, as well as international entities whose proposed projects will benefit these insular areas and comply with 2 CFR 200. Judicial and legislative branches of local governments are not eligible per 2 CFR 200. 444.
Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated NOFO_OIA-CRNR-2026_-_updated_deadline_June_8_2026. pdf NOFO OIA-CRNR-2026 - updated deadline June 8, 2026. pdf Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. territories and the freely associated states. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Coral Reef and Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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OIA DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS (Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP)) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). MAP grants promote and develop insular institutions and capabilities that improve the operation and maintenance of infrastructure in the island areas. Geotechnical expertise could be relevant for infrastructure improvements.
Discretionary Financial Assistance to the U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States (Technical Assistance Program (TAP), Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP), and Coral Reef and Natural Resources Initiative (CRNR)) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). Discretionary Financial Assistance to the U. S. Territories and Freely Associated States (Technical Assistance Program (TAP), Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP), and Coral Reef and Natural Resources Initiative (CRNR)) is sponsored by U.
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