Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities, Under the BIL Round 3
Grants support coastal habitat restoration by tribes/underserved communities, prioritizing capacity building, engagement, and resilience projects in coastal/Great Lakes areas.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
DOC NOAA - ERA Production has archived this opportunity.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: May 12, 2025 (11:59 PM Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award; typical awards range from $250,000–$1,000,000 over 3 years; total program funding up to $20 million; no match required.
Summary: Supports coastal habitat restoration projects that engage tribes and underserved communities, prioritizing capacity building, community engagement, and resilience to climate hazards.
Key Information: Up to 15% of funds reserved for Indian tribes and Native American organizations; proposals must demonstrate direct benefit or partnership with tribes or underserved communities.
Description
This funding opportunity from NOAA aims to support coastal habitat restoration projects that directly benefit tribes, tribal entities, and underserved communities. The program prioritizes projects that build organizational and technical capacity, foster meaningful community engagement, and implement restoration activities that enhance resilience to climate hazards in coastal, estuarine, marine, and Great Lakes areas. The initiative is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and advances the Justice40 Initiative, ensuring that at least 40% of the benefits flow to disadvantaged communities.
Eligible projects may include capacity building (e.g., planning, feasibility studies, staff hiring), meaningful engagement (e.g., community education, paid experiences), and on-the-ground restoration (e.g., engineering, design, permitting, monitoring). Proposals must demonstrate a strong connection to, or direct benefit for, tribes or underserved communities.
