Contract to Provide Ecosystem Services Valuations of Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Resilience
Contract to assess and report on the ecosystem service benefits of up to 89 nature-based coastal resilience projects funded by the National Coastal Resilience Fund.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (questions deadline) | July 24, 2026 (proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award; contract period of performance is 2 years; specific award amount not stated.
Summary: Contract 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; open to institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and governments.
Description
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks a qualified contractor (firm or entity) to develop and apply a framework for ecosystem services valuation across up to 89 coastal resilience projects funded by the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). The scope includes reviewing project documentation and data, recommending approaches to capture relevant ecosystem service data, engaging with grantees, and producing comprehensive case studies and technical reports. The contract aims to help NFWF understand and communicate the broad benefits—such as water quality, recreation, fisheries, habitat, biodiversity, aesthetic values, and jobs—delivered by nature-based solutions for coastal resilience.
