This OIA Department grant is dedicated to providing vital financial support for the management and protection of coral reefs across the U.S. insular areas. The program specifically targets initiatives aimed at safeguarding these critical marine ecosystems, which are essential for biodiversity and coastal health. Furthermore, a key purpose of this grant is to fund projects focused on combating the threat of invasive species within these same regions. This funding aims to empower organizations and communities to implement effective strategies for environmental resilience. By allocating resources to both coral reef conservation and invasive species control, this grant seeks to preserve natural resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the unique insular environments for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 350746
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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Merriam Porter
Merriam_Porter@ios.doi.gov Email:Merriam_Porter@ios.doi.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350746 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_OIA-CRNR-2024 (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Merriam Porter Merriam_Porter@ios.doi.gov Email: Merriam_Porter@ios.doi.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.875 | OIA-CRNR-2024 | OIA Coral Reef and Natural Resources Program 2024 | PKG00283616 | Oct 24, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350746 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350746 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350746 SF424B-1.1.pdf
350746 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350746 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350746 SF424D-1.1.pdf
350746 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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