NERRS Science Collaborative Grants for Coastal Resilience
GrantID: 1450
Grant Funding Amount Low: $200,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $1,000,000
Summary
This funding opportunity supports coastal and estuarine resilience efforts across U.S. coastal states and territories, with projects typically administered through state agencies, universities, and affiliated reserve partnerships. Awards are generally available within designated coastal regions and may extend benefits to surrounding watershed areas.
Grant funding is designed to advance habitat restoration, ecosystem conservation, and planning or design activities that strengthen environmental sustainability and community resilience to natural hazards. Individual awards commonly range from approximately $200,000 to $1 million, with broader program funding totaling tens of millions of dollars distributed over multiple years.
Eligibility primarily includes public-sector partners such as state and local governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while indirect participation may allow collaboration with individuals or community stakeholders.
The overall intent emphasizes long-term environmental stewardship, applied research, and collaborative implementation efforts that improve coastal conditions, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable resource management across eligible regions.
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