Federal grants to Protectores de Cuencas Inc.
Protectores de Cuencas Inc. in Yauco, Puerto Rico received $16.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 29 awards. Its largest program was Habitat Conservation, with $5.2 million. It had no new grant money in fiscal 2025.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$16.6 million
- Awards29
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Largest award$4.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 10 | $2.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 9 | $4.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 9 | $8.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 0 | $0 |
Programs that fund Protectores de Cuencas Inc.
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Conservation | 2 | $5.2 million |
| Sea Grant Support | 1 | $3.5 million |
| National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements | 3 | $2.0 million |
| Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Cooperative Forestry Assistance | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Coastal | 3 | $661,109 |
| WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) | 1 | $509,694 |
| Soil and Water Conservation | 4 | $367,305 |
| Partners for Fish and Wildlife | 2 | $268,000 |
| Rural Community Development Initiative | 1 | $250,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Commerce | 4 | $8.8 million |
| Department of the Interior | 11 | $5.0 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 14 | $2.7 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protectores de cuencas will be awarded $7.3M to improve water quality and reduce land-based sources of pollution in the gu nica bay watershed by working to restore gu nica lagoon. Prior to being drained in 1955, the gu nica lagoon spanned approximately 1,200 acres and provided important benefits for | Habitat Conservation | July 20, 2023 | $4.9 million |
| Purpose: this program will develop new training curricula and identify existing training programs to address skills identified as those most needed to improve climate resilience in coastal Puerto Rico and the united states virgin islands. These trainings will build the capacity of these communities | Sea Grant Support | September 10, 2024 | $3.5 million |
| Native fish and shrimp species of Puerto Rico rely on a diadromous life cycle that requires migration between the river and the sea. Unfortunately, due to the presence of dams and stream crossing structures, such as culverts and bridges, the migratory pattern of these species has been disrupted. Whe | Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species | January 11, 2023 | $1.5 million |
| Las salinas de cabo rojo: nature-based interventions to address hurricane effects & mitigate current and anticipated effects of sea level rise on coastal communities, natural and cultural assets | National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements | July 28, 2021 | $1.2 million |
| The laguna cartagena national wildlife refuge is located in the lajas valley, in the southwestern region of Puerto Rico. This refuge is an important wetland ecosystem that serves as habitat to resident and migratory bird species, and is designated as an important bird area by birdlife international. | National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements | September 19, 2023 | $691,000 |
| Stream connectivity restoration initiative in priority rivers of Puerto Rico | Coastal | January 28, 2021 | $537,744 |
| Protectores de cuencas, inc., in collaboration with the Puerto Rico department of natural and environmental resources, will restore 107 acres of coastal wetlands in the punta tuna natural reserve in southeastern Puerto Rico. In 2017, hurricane maria caused physical damage and deposited debris that b | WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) | July 3, 2023 | $509,694 |
| Forest stewardship management and habitat restoration in Puerto Rico | Cooperative Forestry Assistance | August 13, 2024 | $498,705 |
| Enhancing habitat connectivity in subtropical dry forests in Puerto Rico | Cooperative Forestry Assistance | September 19, 2023 | $340,190 |
| Continue implementation of NOAA???s habitat blueprint focus area priority actions in culebra island, Puerto Rico to restore coral reef critical habitat | Habitat Conservation | July 1, 2021 | $264,923 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Protectores de Cuencas Inc. get?
$16.6 million in 29 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Protectores de Cuencas Inc. the most?
The Department of Commerce, with $8.8 million in 4 awards. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is Protectores de Cuencas Inc.'s largest federal grant?
$4.9 million under Habitat Conservation, with its first action in the period on July 20, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Protectores de Cuencas Inc.?
Its largest are Habitat Conservation, Sea Grant Support and National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements.
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