Contract to Provide Ecosystem Services Valuations of Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Resilience
This grant funds a contractor to scientifically evaluate and report on ecosystem service benefits across 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects supported by the National Coastal Resilience Fund.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: July 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: Single award; contract period estimated at two years; specific funding amount not stated.
Summary: Seeking a qualified contractor to conduct ecosystem services valuations for up to 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects funded by the National Coastal Resilience Fund.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; proposals must be submitted electronically to NCRF@nfwf.org by 11:59 PM ET.
Description
This contract opportunity, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to engage a qualified contractor (firm or entity) to conduct comprehensive ecosystem services valuations for up to 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects funded under the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). The selected contractor will assess and quantify a range of ecosystem service benefits—such as water quality, habitat, biodiversity, recreation, carbon sequestration, and job creation—provided by these projects. The work will involve developing robust methodologies, reviewing project documentation, engaging with grantees, integrating multiple data sources, and producing detailed case studies and summary reports. The goal is to create a science-based framework for understanding and communicating the ecological and community benefits of nature-based coastal resilience projects across diverse geographies and project types.
