The DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants are designed to help restore and conserve marine and coastal habitats affected by oil spills and other environmental damages. The goal is to work with partners to rebuild fisheries, support endangered species, and boost local economies. Projects should align with existing restoration plans and may involve planning, evaluating, and monitoring restoration efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations capable of implementing large-scale marine and coastal habitat restoration projects. It is open to a wide range of applicants, including those who can collaborate with NOAA and other partners on environmental restoration and conservation efforts.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to implement large-scale restoration projects
- Lack of experience with marine and coastal habitats
- Failure to align with existing restoration plans
- Inadequate capacity for project evaluation and monitoring
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of collaboration with NOAA or similar partners
- Restoration plans or consent decrees
- Environmental compliance analyses
- Project evaluation and monitoring plans
- Budget and financial documents
- Organizational capacity documentation
Cautions
- Projects must align with existing restoration plans
- Significant experience in marine and coastal restoration is likely needed
- Large-scale project implementation capability is required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as it is listed as 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means that any organization capable of implementing large-scale marine and coastal habitat restoration projects can apply. This includes entities that can collaborate with NOAA and other partners on projects related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and natural resource damages.
Overview
This grant is for organizations capable of implementing large-scale marine and coastal habitat restoration projects. It is open to a wide range of applicants, including those who can collaborate with NOAA and other partners on environmental restoration and conservation efforts.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to implement large-scale restoration projects
- Lack of experience with marine and coastal habitats
- Failure to align with existing restoration plans
- Inadequate capacity for project evaluation and monitoring
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for implementing restoration activities, developing restoration plans, conducting environmental compliance analyses, and evaluating and monitoring restoration projects. They aim to support sustainable fisheries, endangered species conservation, and local economic vitality.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 18, 2026(67 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 18, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility and ensure capacity for large-scale projects
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather evidence of collaboration with NOAA or similar entities
- Develop restoration plans or review existing ones
- Compile environmental compliance analyses
- Create a project evaluation and monitoring plan
- Prepare budget and financial documents