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Grant Funding for Coral Reef and Natural Resource Protection in U.S. Insular Areas

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is offering grant funding through the Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative to support the protection and restoration of coral reefs and natural resources in U.S. insular areas and freely associated states. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) - Eligible Locations: - U.S. territories: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) - Freely associated states: Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau - Products/Services Requested: - Grant-funded services for coral reef and natural resource protection and restoration - Activities include ecosystem restoration, invasive species management, shoreline protection, food security enhancement, and economic/environmental resilience - Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: Non-federal local government entities, hospitals, health centers, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and international entities benefiting the listed insular areas - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects - No cost sharing or matching required - SAM.gov registration required - Funding Details: - Total estimated funding: $2,800,000 - Up to 10 awards expected - Period of performance: Four years (anticipated start and end dates provided in attachments)

Description

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) invites proposals for its Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative. This grant program aims to protect coral reefs and other natural resources in insular areas, supporting food security, shoreline protection, economic support, and native species restoration. Funding also supports efforts to combat invasive species through risk management, prevention, rapid response, and eradication. Eligible applicants include non-federal local government entities, hospitals, health centers, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations in the U.S. and its territories, and international entities benefiting these insular areas.

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