This grant is for projects that aim to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries. The focus is on developing management plans, filling science gaps, and using modern tools for ecosystem-based management. The grant offers financial support for one to three years, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $750,000.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Requesting less than $50,000 for one-year proposals
- Requesting more than $750,000 total for multi-year proposals
- Submission errors in eRA Commons
- Missing application deadline
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Cost-sharing plan
- Submission validation from Grants.gov
- Submission validation from eRA Commons
- Proof of submission messages
- Resolution of any eRA Commons errors
Cautions
- Ensure submission validation from both Grants.gov and eRA Commons
- Resolve all eRA Commons errors before the deadline
- Pay attention to common submission errors
- Maintain geographic balance as required by the Coral Reef Conservation Act
- Awards depend on federal appropriations
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education. These entities must be involved in projects that aim to manage coral reef fisheries sustainably.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Requesting less than $50,000 for one-year proposals
- Requesting more than $750,000 total for multi-year proposals
- Submission errors in eRA Commons
- Missing application deadline
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or update fisheries management plans, address science gaps, and advance ecosystem-based management using modern tools. They are meant to support sustainable management of coral reef fisheries.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 23, 2026(40 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 22, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with Grants.gov and eRA Commons
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget and cost-sharing plan
- Gather proof of eligibility documents
- Submit application via Grants.gov
- Ensure eRA Commons validation
- Resolve any submission errors promptly
- Print and save submission confirmations