About
These grants are part of NOAA’s efforts to restore resilient coral ecosystems. They will support objectives identified within the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program’s Strategic Plan and NOAA’s Action Plan on Coral Interventions.
We are seeking project proposals from non-federal partners to:
- Advance scientific applications to help corals respond to threats, such as ocean warming or coral disease
- Improve coral restoration practices, survival of post larval settlers, and/or growth/survival of mid-sized corals
Globally, coral reefs are rapidly declining in health due to climate change. Coral restoration efforts have been successful at a local level. However, the development of innovative interventions are needed to improve the long-term effectiveness of coral restoration activities at a larger scale.
The Ruth D. Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants is a tribute to the work and life of Dr. Ruth Gates. It aims to build on her efforts to address the decline in coral reefs through innovative science and research.
The competition is in direct response to the recently completed National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study on Interventions to Increase the Resilience of Coral Reefs.
View a list of current and past Ruth D. Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grant Projects.
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Application Process
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants are nongovernmental organizations or research institutions that have demonstrated expertise in coral reef conservation or restoration and/or scientific research; U.S. states, territories, or local governments with authority over coral reefs; and Native entities with interests in a coral reef ecosystem. All in-water work must be conducted within the U.S. coral jurisdictions. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies are strongly encouraged to work with states, tribes, non-governmental organizations, local governments, and others that are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the www.Grants.gov website. A complete standard NOAA financial assistance application package should be submitted in accordance with the guidelines in the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement posted to www.Grants.gov. Each application must include the application forms from the SF-424 form family.
When to Apply
The deadline for proposals is February 14, 2024.
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Liz Fairey
Last updated by Office of Habitat Conservation on 12/05/2023