NOAA's Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Round 3
NOAA grants up to $100M for coastal habitat restoration projects that boost climate resilience, fisheries, and benefit underserved communities, with priority given to impactful, transformative projects.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
DOC NOAA - ERA Production has archived this opportunity.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: April 16, 2025 (11:59 PM Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10M per award (typical awards $4M–$6M over 3 years); total program funding up to $100M; project period up to 3 years (potentially 5 years)
Summary: Supports large-scale, transformational habitat restoration projects in marine, estuarine, coastal, or Great Lakes ecosystems to enhance community and ecosystem resilience to climate hazards, with a focus on high-impact, climate-resilient, and inclusive projects.
Key Information: No cost share required; up to 15% of funds reserved for Indian tribes and Native American organizations; proposals under $750,000 or over $10M not accepted.
Description
This opportunity funds transformational habitat restoration projects that restore marine, estuarine, coastal, or Great Lakes ecosystems, using approaches that enhance both community and ecosystem resilience to climate hazards. Projects should demonstrate significant ecological and socioeconomic impacts, rebuild sustainable fisheries, contribute to the recovery of threatened and endangered species, and promote climate-resilient ecosystems—especially in tribal, indigenous, and underserved communities. The program is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Ocean Climate Action Plan and Justice40 Initiative.
Priority is given to projects that:
- Are high-value and transformative within their region or watershed.
- Advance resilience to climate hazards (e.g., storms, flooding, sea level rise).
- Provide benefits to tribal, indigenous, and/or underserved communities.
- Include on-the-ground implementation (planning-only projects are less competitive).
- Demonstrate strong community engagement and inclusive partnerships.
Eligible project phases include planning, feasibility studies, engineering/design, permitting, on-the-ground implementation, and pre/post-implementation monitoring. Capacity building and community engagement activities are also eligible.
