# FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-ohc-2026-33125-fy26-ruth-d-gates-coral-reef-conservation-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362054

> DOC NOAA - ERA Production offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on July 23, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-OHC-2026-33125 |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.482 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Eligible applicants are regional fishery management councils established under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), nongovernmental organizations or research institutions that have demonstrated expertise in coral reef conservation or restoration and/or scientific research; designated coral reef research centers, U.S. states, territories, or local governments with authority over coral reefs; and Native entities with interests in a coral reef ecosystem.

## What the grant funds

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program provides financial assistance through the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management competition for projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 6410. Projects funded through this competition are for activities that: 1) Develop or update sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans; 2) Address science/information gaps that help advance sustainable management of coral reef fisheries stocks; 3) Advance ecosystem-based fisheries management by modernizing analysis of existing data and application of fisheries management tools. Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will be implemented through one- to three-year grants or cooperative agreements. Approximately $1,000,000 is expected to be available for this competition. The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program anticipates that awards will range from $50,000-$200,000. NOAA will not accept proposals requesting less than $50,000. Funds will be administered by the Office of Habitat Conservation in conjunction with the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program. Funding may be divided among the U.S. Pacific and Atlantic regions to maintain the geographic balance of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program grant portfolio, as required by the Coral Reef Conservation Act. Please see the National Marine Fisheries Service website on the Grant Application Process. You will need to pay close attention to the submission checks section and the common error section. There are common errors that prevent successful application submission and receipt in eRA Commons. Grants.gov may allow you to apply, but eRA Commons will not accept the application if it includes these errors, and therefore NOAA will not receive it. When you apply to this competition, you will receive notification of submission validation from Grants.gov and eRA Commons. Only validated applications are sent to NOAA to review. To ensure successful submission of an application, we strongly recommend that you submit a final and complete application at least two business days prior to the submission deadline.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NMFS-OHC-2026-33125 still open?

No. It closed on July 23, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management?

DOC NOAA - ERA Production accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management?

Closed July 23, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each.

### Who has won Coral Reef Conservation Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources. The program made 60 awards worth $40.8 million in that time.