OpportunityTitle: NOAA General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Institutions of higher education, non-profit   organizations, commercial organizations, local and Indian tribal   governments and Freely Associated State Government Agencies can apply   for funding under the GCRCGP. U.S. federal, state, territory, and   commonwealth governments and Regional Fishery Management Councils are   not eligible for this program. NOAA employees are not allowed to help   in the preparation of applications or write letters of support for any   application. NOAA staff are available to provide information on   programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing coral reef conservation   programs, Regional funding priorities, and, along with other Federal   Program Officers, can provide information on application procedures and   completion of required forms. For activities that involve collaboration   with current NOAA programs or staff, NOAA employees must provide a   letter verifying that they are collaborating with the project. Federal   employee travel and salaries are not allowable costs under this   program.
Description: The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program/ General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program (GCRCGP) provides funding to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, Freely Associated State government agencies, and local and Indian tribal governments to support coral reef conservation projects in the United States and the Freely Associated States in the Pacific, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. Projects funded through the GCRCGP support on-the ground efforts that: (1) Help preserve, sustain and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems, (2) promote the wise management and sustainable use of coral reef resources, (3) increase public knowledge and awareness of coral reef ecosystems and issues regarding their conservation and (4) develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems and the threats to such ecosystems. Projects should complement and fill gaps in state, territorial and commonwealth coral reef programs, emphasize community- based conservation, or address local action strategy priorities.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Application Download issues
GrantorContactText: Steve  Drescher &lt;br/&gt;Policy Advisor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-713-0926