Up to $100 million is available for projects that will restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Overview

Projects selected through this funding opportunity will have a transformative impact for coastal ecosystems across the country. They will help sustain our nation’s fisheries, make significant strides in the recovery of threatened and endangered species, and help protect coastal communities and ecosystems from the impacts of climate change.

Funding and Eligible Applicants

Up to $100 million is available. 15 percent of this funding is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and organizations that represent tribes through formal legal agreements, through direct awards or subawards.

The remaining funding is available to all eligible applicants, including academic organizations, non-profit and for-profit organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local, and tribal governments.

NOAA will accept proposals between $750,000 and $10 million over the award period, with typical funding anticipated to range from $4 million to $6 million.

See the attached announcement for more information.