OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026
This grant funds projects in insular areas to protect coral reefs and natural resources, support food security, restore native species, and combat invasive species for community benefit.
Funder: Department of the Interior
Due Dates: June 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $2,800,000 | Expected awards: ~10 | No set maximum per project, but larger requests face higher competition
Summary: Supports projects protecting coral reefs and natural resources in U.S. insular areas, including invasive species management.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; all proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov.
Description
The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program funds projects that protect and restore coral reefs and other critical natural resources in U.S. territories and freely associated states. The program aims to enhance food security, protect shorelines, support local economies, restore native species, and address invasive species through prevention, rapid response, and eradication. Projects may include coral reef management, invasive species control, watershed management, and ecosystem restoration. Funding is intended to benefit the insular areas of American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI, FSM, RMI, and Palau.
