National Coastal Resilience Fund
The National Coastal Resilience Fund from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports science-based projects that use nature to protect coastal communities and restore habitats for fish and wildlife.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Pre-proposal) | June 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Recent annual pool ~$78M; typical awards range from $125,000–$15M depending on project scale; most grants 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports nature-based projects that enhance coastal community resilience and restore habitats for fish and wildlife.
Key Information: Pre-proposal via Easygrants is required before full proposal; strong emphasis on community engagement and science-based approaches.
Description
The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, advances nature-based solutions to protect coastal communities and restore critical habitats. The program addresses threats such as sea-level rise, storms, flooding, erosion, and habitat loss by funding projects that strengthen natural infrastructure—marshes, wetlands, dunes, beaches, reefs, rivers, floodplains, forests, and barrier islands. NCRF emphasizes community-led efforts, direct outreach, and the use of scientific tools (like CREST) to maximize benefits for both people and wildlife. Projects may span planning, design, and implementation phases, and must include robust monitoring and evaluation components.
