FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
NOAA is offering grants of $50,000–$750,000 for projects that support sustainable coral reef fisheries management, including plan development, research, and ecosystem-based management, for FY27–FY29.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: July 23, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be received and validated through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $50,000–$200,000 per year (up to $750,000 total for multi-year projects); approximately $1,000,000 is expected to be available in FY27.
Summary: Supports projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries by developing management plans, addressing science gaps, or advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management.
Key Information: 1:1 non-federal match required; only validated Grants.gov applications will be reviewed.
Description
This opportunity provides financial assistance for projects aimed at the sustainable management of coral reef fisheries within U.S. jurisdictions. Supported activities include developing or updating fisheries management plans, addressing key science and data gaps, and advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management through improved data analysis and management tools. The program aligns with national strategies for coral reef resilience and sustainable fisheries, emphasizing projects that directly support fisheries management needs and foster collaboration with relevant management agencies.
