National Coastal Resilience Fund
The National Coastal Resilience Fund from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports expert guidance for science-based coastal resilience and habitat protection projects nationwide.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Questions deadline) | September 18, 2026 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to two contracts; total funding not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000 per contract); two-year support period.
Summary: Supports technical field liaison services to help applicants and grantees advance nature-based solutions for coastal resilience and habitat protection.
Key Information: Eligible for nonprofits, higher education, governments, and commercial entities; strong coastal resilience experience required.
Description
The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), seeks one or two contractors to provide technical field liaison support. This opportunity is designed to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of organizations applying to and implementing NCRF projects, which focus on nature-based solutions that increase coastal community resilience and improve habitats for fish and wildlife. Liaisons will assist with outreach, proposal development, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing for projects across U.S. coastal states, Great Lakes states, territories, and Tribal lands.
