This grant from NOAA is looking for projects that help protect coastal areas from flooding. They want to use natural solutions like better sediment management, partnerships between the public and private sectors, and new insurance ideas. The goal is to help states and local communities be better prepared for storms and floods. They plan to fund 1 to 6 projects, each lasting up to 4 years, with a budget of up to $500,000 per year, not exceeding $2,000,000 per project.
Who it's for: This grant is for research teams that can work with local and regional users to implement practical and cost-effective solutions for coastal flood protection. It is aimed at projects that involve public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not submitted through Grants.gov
- Projects not involving regional users
- Proposals exceeding $2,000,000 in total funding
- Projects not focused on the specified focal areas
- Incomplete application packages
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $2,000,000
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Evidence of regional user involvement
- Registration on Grants.gov
- Organizational information
- Project timeline
- Letters of support
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Past performance documentation
Cautions
- Funding is contingent on federal appropriations
- Projects must align with one or more of the specified focal areas
- Significant collaboration with regional users is required
- Proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include research teams that can work with regional users to implement solutions for coastal flood protection. Projects must focus on public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. The grant is open to various types of organizations, but specific eligible entity types are not detailed in the provided information.
Overview
This grant is for research teams that can work with local and regional users to implement practical and cost-effective solutions for coastal flood protection. It is aimed at projects that involve public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not submitted through Grants.gov
- Projects not involving regional users
- Proposals exceeding $2,000,000 in total funding
- Projects not focused on the specified focal areas
- Incomplete application packages
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement projects that advance coastal flood protection through natural infrastructure, partnerships, and innovative insurance solutions. This includes research, development, and practical implementation efforts.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Feb 12, 2027(134 days)
- Archive Date
- Mar 14, 2027
- Last Updated
- Sep 25, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register on Grants.gov
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Secure partnership agreements
- Gather letters of support
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit proposal via Grants.gov before the deadline