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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Community-based Restoration Program is sponsored by NOAA. Provides funding for community-based habitat restoration projects that enhance biodiversity.
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Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Grants | NOAA Fisheries Updated deadline for full applications: To accommodate for the myriad of challenges and changed circumstances prompted by the current pandemic, we are extending the deadline for full applications to April 20, 2020, at 11:59 PM Eastern time .
Updated deadline for pre-proposal submissions: Due to the earthquakes and widespread blackouts in Puerto Rico, the deadline for pre-proposal submissions will be extended by two days. Pre-proposals must be received by Grants. gov, postmarked, or provided to a delivery service by 11:59 PM Eastern time on January 10, 2020 .
This two-day extension applies to all applicants. NOAA’s Restoration Center recognizes that habitat protection and restoration are essential elements of a strategy for sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries. Investing in habitat restoration projects leads to real, lasting differences for communities, businesses, and the environment.
The Community-based Restoration Program supports restoration projects that use a habitat-based approach to rebuild productive and sustainable fisheries, contribute to the recovery and conservation of protected resources, promote healthy ecosystems, and yield community and economic benefits. View a list of current and past Community-based Restoration Projects .
Resources for NOAA Restoration Center Applicants Priorities for Habitat Restoration Grants How to Build Your Proposals Information for NOAA Restoration Center Award Recipients Monitoring and Evaluation for Restoration Projects Progress Reporting Guidance Environmental Compliance Resources Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non-profits, commercial (for profit) organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments.
Applicants should apply through the www. Grants. gov website.
A complete standard NOAA financial assistance application package should be submitted in accordance with the guidelines in the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement posted to www. Grants. gov .
Each application must include the application forms from the SF-424 form family. November 6: Publication of Federal Funding Opportunity. December 5: Public Webinar for Potential Applicants.
January 10: Updated deadline for pre-proposal submissions. April 20: Updated deadline for full proposal submissions. April - May: Application Review.
June 30: Recommended applications submitted to NOAA’s Grants Management Division. July: Public announcement of recommended applications. Notifications made to unsuccessful applicants.
July - September: Awards finalized by NOAA Grants Official and award recipients formally notified. Office of Habitat Conservation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, state and local agencies, and tribal organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Community-based Restoration Program is funded by NOAA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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