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NOAA Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants for Sustainable Fishery Management

NOAA is seeking proposals for the FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants, focused on sustainable management of coral reef fisheries in U.S. coral jurisdictions and federal waters. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Habitat Conservation, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a grants program for eligible organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Financial assistance for projects that: - Develop or update sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans - Address science and information gaps to advance sustainable management of coral reef fisheries stocks - Modernize ecosystem-based fisheries management through data analysis and management tools - Notable Requirements: - Awards range from $50,000 to $200,000, with a total of approximately $1,000,000 available - Projects must include a 1:1 non-federal cost share or matching funds - Proposals under $50,000 will not be considered - Large equipment, real property, capital expenditures, and infrastructure are not a priority for funding - Eligible applicants: regional fishery management councils, NGOs, research institutions, designated coral reef research centers, U.S. states, territories, local governments, and Native entities - Places of Performance: - Projects may be performed in American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands

Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program is offering financial assistance through the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management competition. The grants support projects aimed at sustainably managing coral reef fisheries, including developing or updating management plans, addressing science and information gaps, and advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management. Funding will be provided through one- to three-year grants or cooperative agreements, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. Approximately $1,000,000 is expected to be available, and proposals requesting less than $50,000 will not be accepted.

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