OpportunityTitle: National Estuarine Research Reserve Land Acquisition and Construction Program FY09
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are NERR lead state agencies or   universities in coastal states. Eligible applicants should have   completed all requirements as stated in the NERRS regulations at Title   15--Commerce and Foreign Trade, Chapter IX--National Oceanic and   Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, Part 921--National   Estuarine Research Reserve System Regulations (15 CFR part 921) http://  nerrs.noaa.gov/Background_Regulations.html.
Description: This funding opportunity announces funding for land acquisition/construction awards. The National Estuarine Research Reserve System consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories which are designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Each reserve within the system is chosen to represent different bio-geographic regions and to include a variety of ecosystem types in accordance with the classification scheme of the national program as presented in 15 CFR part 921. Through the funding of designated reserve agencies and universities to undertake land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS purpose, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas; enhance long-term protection of the area for research and education; and provide for facility and exhibit construction.
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GrantorContactText: Steve  Drescher &lt;br/&gt;Policy Advisor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-713-0926