FY 2025 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates: Supporting Hawaii's Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans
NOAA is offering up to $600K to HI organizations for technical support and research to create sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans with local teams, requiring matching funds and state support.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
DOC NOAA - ERA Production has archived this opportunity.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: June 13, 2025 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 total; max $400,000 per priority; project duration up to 3 years; 1:1 non-federal match required unless waived.
Summary: Supports Hawaii-based organizations in developing sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans and related science, in partnership with state and local entities.
Key Information: Applicants must have a physical presence and partnerships in Hawaii, and provide evidence of state support; three federal registrations required before applying.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, provides funding to support the creation and implementation of Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans (CR-FMPs) across the Hawaiian Islands. The program aims to advance state and national management goals by supporting technical writing, decision-making tools, and management-driven scientific research in partnership with the State of Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and local Navigator Teams. The focus is on technical support for CR-FMPs for Lana‘i, Hawai‘i Island, Kauai, and Oahu, as well as scientific research to inform future management decisions under the Holomua Marine Initiative.
