In a commitment to the preservation and protection of coral reefs and natural resources, the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the OIA Coral Reef and Natural Resources Program for 2024. This grant opportunity, known as OIA-CRNR-2024, is aimed at supporting initiatives to manage and safeguard coral reefs while addressing the challenge of invasive species in the U.S. insular areas. The program offers a total of $3,525,000 in funding, with individual awards capped at $300,000. Eligible applicants include non-federal entities such as local government agencies, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations operating in specific insular areas.
This funding initiative aligns with efforts to sustain the economic, social, and political development of the territories, emphasizing a collaborative approach to environmental protection and conservation. It is a significant opportunity for organizations dedicated to the well-being of these unique ecosystems and regions.
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIA-CRNR-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Coral Reef and Natural Resources Program 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 3,525,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are non-federal entities such as local government agencies (including local hospitals/health centers and utilities) and institutions of higher education in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; and any non-profit organizations whose mission directly benefits the seven insular areas in accordance with regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Part 200 “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” or 2 CFR 200. Per 2 CFR 200.444, OIA cannot provide funding to the Judicial branch of local governments. Please see Application Package Checklist section in announcement document. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Coral Reef and Natural Resources Initiative provides grant funding for management and protection of coral reefs and to combat invasive species in the U.S. insular areas. |
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| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Merriam Porter
Merriam_Porter@ios.doi.gov |