Contract to Provide Ecosystem Services Valuations of Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Resilience
NFWF seeks a contractor to conduct scientific ecosystem service valuations for up to 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects, synthesizing data to document their ecological and societal benefits.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Proposal Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Single contract award; period of performance is 2 years; budget to be proposed by applicant.
Summary: Contract to evaluate and document ecosystem service benefits of up to 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects funded by the National Coastal Resilience Fund.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; open to institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, and governments.
Description
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks a qualified contractor (firm or other entity) to conduct comprehensive ecosystem services valuations for up to 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects funded through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). The selected contractor will review project documentation, develop methodologies to assess a range of benefits—including water quality, recreation, fisheries, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and job creation—and produce detailed case studies and summary reports. This work will synthesize both quantitative and qualitative data, integrating existing economic and geophysical assessments, to better communicate the multifaceted value of nature-based solutions in coastal resilience efforts.
