# FY 2024 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates Grant Program: Supporting Hawaii’s Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nos-ocm-2024-2008301-fy-2024-noaa-coral-reef-conservation-program-ruth/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351586

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $600,000 in total. Applications closed on March 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NOS-OCM-2024-2008301 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.482 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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 -Private institutions of higher education -Public and State controlled institutions of higher education NOAA employees are not permitted to assist in the preparation of applications. NOAA CRCP staff are available to provide general information on programmatic goals and objectives, ongoing coral reef conservation programs/activities, and regional funding priorities. For proposals that involve collaboration with current NOAA projects or staff, NOAA employees may provide a limited statement verifying the nature and extent of the collaboration and confirming prior coordination activities. Letters of support from NOAA employees are not allowable and will not be included among the application materials considered by merit reviewers. Federal agencies and employees are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement, but may serve as collaborative project partners. In-kind services from federal agencies and employees cannot be considered as part of an applicant’s match on shared costs. If federal agencies are collaborators, applicants are expected to provide detail on the planned level of federal engagement in the application. Examples may include, but are not limited to, partnership services, serving in a review capacity, or participating in priority task teams, working groups, or leadership teams. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to participate in proposals submitted to this program. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in historically underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages applications involving any of the above institutions to apply.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this notice is to solicit financial assistance applications that will support state and national management goals through the creation of Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans (CR-FMPs) across the Hawaiian Islands. The applicant will work closely with partners at the State of Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and NOAA Pacific Island Regional Office (PIRO) to support development of CR-FMPs as part of the State’s Holomua Initiative. The State will lead this process, driven by local, island-based Navigator Teams; this award will focus on providing technical support and creating decision making tools to aid this process. These funds will be utilized specifically to support technical writing needs in Lana‘i, Hawai‘i Island, Kauai, and O¿ahu CR-FMPs, in coordination with DAR. CR-FMPs will identify specific management actions that will contribute to reaching locally identified sustainable fisheries management targets on each island. Funds may also be used to support data integration needs from each island, or in the creation of decision support tools to assist island based Navigator Teams to make science based decisions on sustainable fishing targets for their place. Applications submitted to this funding opportunity should propose work plans over a duration of no more than 36 months (3 years). Each application should not request more than $200,000 in Federal funds per fiscal year, for a total of no more than $600,000. Applications are expected to be submitted by entities with a physical presence and long-term partnerships in Hawai’i, and applicants should have demonstrated experience working across diverse partnerships and with Native Hawaiian organizations.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NOS-OCM-2024-2008301 still open?

No. It closed on March 1, 2024.

### Who can apply for FY 2024 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates Grant Program: Supporting Hawaii’s Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans?

Department of Commerce accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2024 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates Grant Program: Supporting Hawaii’s Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans?

Closed March 1, 2024. 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 $600,000 each. About $600,000 in total for one award.

### 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.