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National Coastal Resilience Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Invests in nature-based solutions to protect coastal communities and restore habitats like marshes and reefs, often incorporating water quality and debris removal components.
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National Coastal Resilience Fund | NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund Contract to Design and Implement a Collaborative Peer-Learning Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience National Coastal Resilience Fund: Monitoring Metrics and Protocols Contract to Provide Assessment of the Catalytic Impacts of National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) Coastal Resilience Dashboard Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), established in 2018, invests in nature-based solutions that protect coastal communities while enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife. The National Coastal Resilience Fund invests in conservation projects that restore, increase and strengthen natural infrastructure such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, rivers and floodplains, coastal forest, and barrier islands that mitigate the impacts of storms and other coastal hazards to communities. Coastal communities and ecosystems are under threat from rising sea-levels, more intense storms, and changing rainfall patterns. While almost 40 percent of Americans call the coast home and coastal communities contribute $10 trillion in goods and services annually to the U.S. economy, these areas are increasingly affected by flooding and other coastal hazards. In 2023, the U.S. experienced 28 separate weather and natural disasters costing at least $1 billon, for a total of $92.9 billion . With sea-level rise and increasing development in coastal areas, the annual cost of flooding in the U.S. is increasing. At the same time, the U.S. is losing valuable coastal ecosystems that help to buffer communities from these impacts and provide important habitats for fish and wildlife. For example, the 2009-2019 Wetlands Status and Trends national report indicates that wetland loss rates have increased by 50 percent over the last decade, with salt marshes experienced the largest reduction. These and other important coastal habitats are “squeezed” by rising sea levels and increasing development on the coast. The National Coastal Resilience Fund supports the implementation of nature-based solutions to strengthen resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems to these threats. The fund invests in building capacity and plans for coastal resilience, the design of nature-based solutions and implementation of coastal resilience projects to support communities and habitats to withstand, recover and adapt to changing environmental conditions. Nature-based solutions include natural and hybrid (“green-gray”) solutions, such as restoring coastal marshes, reconnecting floodplains, rebuilding dunes or other natural buffers, and installing living shorelines. Additionally, NFWF prioritizes investments that are community-led or incorporate direct community outreach and engagement. The National Coastal Resilience Fund uses CREST to identify open space areas where
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National Coastal Resilience Fund | NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund Contract to Design and Implement a Collaborative Peer-Learning Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience National Coastal Resilience Fund: Monitoring Metrics and Protocols Contract to Provide Assessment of the Catalytic Impacts of National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) Coastal Resilience Dashboard Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), established in 2018, invests in nature-based solutions that protect coastal communities while enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife.
The National Coastal Resilience Fund invests in conservation projects that restore, increase and strengthen natural infrastructure such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, rivers and floodplains, coastal forest, and barrier islands that mitigate the impacts of storms and other coastal hazards to communities.
Coastal communities and ecosystems are under threat from rising sea-levels, more intense storms, and changing rainfall patterns. While almost 40 percent of Americans call the coast home and coastal communities contribute $10 trillion in goods and services annually to the U. S.
economy, these areas are increasingly affected by flooding and other coastal hazards. In 2023, the U. S.
experienced 28 separate weather and natural disasters costing at least $1 billon, for a total of $92. 9 billion . With sea-level rise and increasing development in coastal areas, the annual cost of flooding in the U.
S. is increasing. At the same time, the U.
S. is losing valuable coastal ecosystems that help to buffer communities from these impacts and provide important habitats for fish and wildlife. For example, the 2009-2019 Wetlands Status and Trends national report indicates that wetland loss rates have increased by 50 percent over the last decade, with salt marshes experienced the largest reduction.
These and other important coastal habitats are “squeezed” by rising sea levels and increasing development on the coast. The National Coastal Resilience Fund supports the implementation of nature-based solutions to strengthen resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems to these threats.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, state and local governments, Tribes, and academic institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $10,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Northern Great Plains Program 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Funds projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while benefiting local ranching operations and tribal communities in the Northern Great Plains region. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, local governments, and rancher-led organizations focused on grassland conservation in ND, SD, NE, WY, and MT. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Delaware River Restoration Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Focuses on improving water quality in the Delaware River watershed, which includes funding for green infrastructure and restoration projects that mitigate trash and plastic runoff. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Delaware River Program | NFWF Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund 2026 Request for Proposals Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn The Delaware River Program is dedicated to restoring the fish and wildlife habitats and water quality of the Delaware River and its tributaries. The Delaware River Program currently awards grants through a single competitive funding opportunity—the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund. Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund was launched in 2018 to conserve and restore natural areas, corridors and waterways on public and private lands that support native fish, wildlife and plants, and to contribute to the vitality of the communities in the Delaware River watershed. Priority strategies for on-the-ground implementation include sustaining and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat; improving and maintaining water quality for fish, wildlife and people; sustaining and enhancing water management to benefit fish and wildlife; and improving outdoor recreational opportunities within the Delaware River watershed. DWCF awards grants to projects that address these strategies. Since 2018, the Fund has awarded $85.5 million to 270 projects, which generated over $120 million in match, for a total conservation impact of $205.6 million. These projects will collectively restore nearly 30 miles of riparian habitat and over 79 miles of stream habitat, conserve and enhance 983 acres of wetland habitat, restore 129 acres of floodplain, improve 36,053 acres of forest habitat and open 9,879 acres for public access. Major funding for the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund is provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service . Delaware River Restoration Fund The Delaware River Restoration Fund was launched in late 2013 to help community-based nonprofits and government agencies work together to clean up and restore polluted waters and improve habitat for target species, including eastern brook trout and river herring. The Fund awarded approximately $2 million per year in competitive grants, geographically focused on three priority strategies: (1) stewardship of working lands; (2) restoration of wetlands, floodplains and stream corridors; and (3) promoting the adoption of nature-based solutions in urban/suburban landscapes. From 2014 to 2023, the Delaware River Restoration Fund awarded 108 grants totaling $19.5 million. These investments leveraged more than $28.9 million in grantee matching funds to fund agriculture conservation, nature-based stormwater solutions and innovative projects to improve the water quality of the Delaware River. The fund implemented nearly 44,000 acres of best management practices to improve water quality, and restored more than 140 acres of wetlands and 60 miles of riparian and instream habitat. The Delaware River Restoration Fund Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, and educational institutions. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
FFAR Fellows Program (2026-2029 Cohort) is sponsored by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. Provides professional development and stipend support for PhD students conducting research in FFAR's priority areas, including sustainable agroecosystems and ranch management. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $55,000; eligibility guidance PhD students at U.S. or Canadian universities with research matching FFAR priority areas. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Farming Community Grant Program - SARE Northeast NE Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Innovations–Northeast SARE’s Newsletter Farming Community Grant Program Partnership Grant Program Research and Education Grant Program Professional Development Grant Program Graduate Student Research Grant Program Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program SARE Outreach Publications Home » Grants » Farming Community Grant Program Farming Community Grant Program The Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant applies social science research and education projects that strengthen farming and food systems at the community level. These projects explore innovative approaches to improving the health and sustainability of agricultural communities in the Northeast. This program supports projects that are grounded in community partnerships and informed by the lived experiences of farmers. It encourages collaboration among farmers, service providers, researchers, and nonprofit organizations to co-create solutions that are responsive to local needs and scalable across the region. Question and Answer Sessions Northeast SARE staff concluded their Q&A sessions on the four large grant programs: Farming Community, Professional Development, Research & Education, and Research for Novel Approaches. Here is a copy of the presentation shared. You can view the session recordings at the links below: We've compiled questions from all rooms into a running FAQ document. This FAQ is a live resource that includes information from the introductory session and each breakout discussion. You can use Ctrl+F to search by keyword and browse tagged topics. For additional questions, please reach out to the Grant Administrator to the program you are interested in applying to, or northeast-large-grant@sare.org if you are still unsure. Please do your best having reviewed the CFP and Appendices in their entirety before reaching out with questions, many things are answered there! Grant Administrators are seeing a high volume of inquiries, so please be patient with a response time as it may take several days. Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council allocated approximately $3,300,000 to fund projects for this cycle of farming community grants. There is no cap on total grant requests, however, requests typically fall between $50,000 and $250,000. Technical Assistance Program Applicants and grantees of the Farming Community Grant Program are eligible for Technical Assistance (TA) provided by Northeast SARE’s Technical Assistance Providers. Request Technical Assistance Farming Community Grant Program Materials The Call for Proposals is now open. A completed budget using this template is part of the application process. Budget Template will auto-download when clicked. A completed Grant Commitment Form is required as part of the application process. Form will auto-download when clicked Rubric for Farming Community Grant Program Proposals Farming Community Grant Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $30,000 (typical); eligibility guidance Community partnerships, agricultural organizations, and nonprofits in Northeast states including New Hampshire. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline April 15, 2026; published funding information $100,000 - $10,000,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state and local governments, Tribes, and academic institutions.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
The fund invests in building capacity and plans for coastal resilience, the design of nature-based solutions and implementation of coastal resilience projects to support communities and habitats to withstand, recover and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Nature-based solutions include natural and hybrid (“green-gray”) solutions, such as restoring coastal marshes, reconnecting floodplains, rebuilding dunes or other natural buffers, and installing living shorelines. Additionally, NFWF prioritizes investments that are community-led or incorporate direct community outreach and engagement.
The National Coastal Resilience Fund uses CREST to identify open space areas where nature-based solutions may maximize fish and wildlife benefits and human community resilience to flooding.
Contract to Design and Implement a Collaborative and Peer Learning Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Contract to Provide Assessment of the Catalytic Impacts of National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) NCRF Field Liaison Support NOAA's Digital Coast Resources (NCRF) National Coastal Resilience Fund 2025 Request for Proposals - CLOSED Contract to Design and Implement a Collaborative Peer-Learning Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Contract to Provide Assessment of the Catalytic Impacts of National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) National Coastal Resilience Fund Fact Sheet Coastal Resilience Dashboard December 2025 Grant Slate November 2024 Grant Slate November 2023 Grant Slate December 2022 Grant Slate Coastal Resilience Assessment Fact Sheet Map: National Coastal Resilience Fund Footprint Program Director, Coastal Resilience Program Manager, Coastal Resilience Program Manager, Coastal Resilience Coordinator, Coastal Resilience The striking roseate spoonbill is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands throughout the Americas.
In the United States, it is found within the Gulf states where it remains uncommon and local. Acres for America Program ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation Program Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund There are seven different species of sea turtles, six of which are found in U. S.
waters and are listed as threatened or endangered in a least a portion of their circumglobal range. These species include leatherback, loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley, green and hawksbill. For more than 100 million years, sea turtles have migrated long-distances over temperate and tropical oceans, spending most of their time at sea but returning to natal beaches to lay eggs.
Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Papahānaumokuākea Research and Conservation Fund Brown pelicans are a colonial nesting coastal seabird with five recognized subspecies found throughout the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas.
Pelicans are well known for their plunge diving strategy—falling from heights above the sea's surface they stun small fish before scooping them up in their expandable throat pouch. Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund The great egret is a common breeding species in many wetlands throughout the United States. However, this was not always the case.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the bird was nearly eliminated from the country because of demand for its feathers as part of a hat trade. Following a ban on hunting the great egret in 1912, and the species has recovered to its former numbers. Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Found in shallow, tropical waters around the world, coral reefs are among the most iconic and diverse ecosystems on Earth.
Despite covering less than 1 percent of the ocean, 25 percent of marine species rely on coral reefs, which are made up of many different species of coral. While corals are threatened by pollution, overfishing, disease and increasing ocean temperature resulting in widespread mortality, local conservation efforts coupled with advancements in coral restoration show promise for conserving this important ecosystem.
Coral Reef Stewardship Fund Hawai‘i Conservation Program National Coastal Resilience Fund Elkhorn coral is one of the most important reef-building corals found in the Caribbean, where individual colonies can grow more than 6 feet in height and 12 feet in diameter.
Elkhorn coral were listed as threatened following a severe disease outbreak that caused widespread mortality, decimating the population to less than 3 percent of its former abundance. Warming ocean temperatures are a further stress on these corals. Coral Reef Stewardship Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Green sea turtles are found around the world, nesting in more than 80 countries including on U.
S. beaches, where sustained conservation efforts have contributed to increasing populations in Florida, Hawai'i and across all five U. S.
territories. Reaching more than 300 pounds, these gentle giants feed almost exclusively on seagrasses and algae. Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Papahānaumokuākea Research and Conservation Fund Least terns are a small migratory North American tern with three distinct populations -- Atlantic coastal, interior and southern California.
They are a vocal, colonial seabird vulnerable to development, human disturbance and predation on coastal nesting beaches. In some locations, least terns have begun successfully nesting on flat gravel roofs and are in general responsive to management actions.
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Black skimmers are a beach-nesting, tern-like member of the gull family found across the Americas. The North American population migrates to the warmer waters of the Gulf and Caribbean during the non-breeding season.
Skimmers are aptly named for their unique foraging strategy of skimming the water’s surface with their lower beak, or mandible, and snapping shut when it contacts a fish. Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund With their distinctive bright blue claws, blue crabs are one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay, where an estimated 594 million were found in 2019.
These bottom-dwelling omnivores have a very wide geographic distribution that supports an important blue crab fishery in the Gulf Coast. Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Chesapeake Bay Business Plan Eastern oysters have played a particularly prominent role in the culture, history, and economy of the Chesapeake Bay and other areas throughout the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts.
Reefs serve as important habitat for a variety of aquatic species. However, overharvesting, disease and declines in estuarine and bottom habitats have ravaged native oyster populations. Eastern oysters now represent less than 2 percent of their peak historical populations.
Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Chesapeake Bay Business Plan The red knot is a shorebird known for long-distance migrations, with some populations traveling from Argentina to the Arctic every year. Stopover areas providing high-quality foraging habitat are critically important for the red knot.
For example, large numbers of red knots arrive in Delaware Bay during their spring migration to feed upon horseshoe crab eggs, which provide an excellent source of energy that fuels completion of the northward migration and contributes to successful reproduction.
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Atlantic Flyway Shorebirds Business Plan Delaware River Watershed Business Plan The American oystercatcher is a stocky shorebird who is characterized as a short-distance migrant whose movements are confined to the United States and adjacent Caribbean islands.
The oystercatcher wades in shallow water and uses its powerful bill to pry open and feed on mollusks, so protecting and restoring near-shore feeding grounds are critical for this species.
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund Long Island Sound Futures Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Atlantic Flyway Shorebirds Business Plan The American black duck is large dabbling duck that resembles the closely related mallard, but is darker in appearance and much less common.
Black ducks nest in wetlands throughout the Eastern Seaboard, including freshwater and salt marshes where restoration and protection are vitally important to maintaining black duck populations.
Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund Chesapeake Bay Business Plan Contract to Design and Implement a Collaborative and Peer Learning Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Contract to Provide Assessment of the Catalytic Impacts of National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) Restoring healthy shorelines for wildlife and communities 1625 Eye Street NW, Suite 300 T 202-857-0166 | F 202-857-0162 Non-Discrimination Statement Non-Discrimination Statement
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