The DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants are designed to help NOAA work with non-federal partners to restore and conserve marine and coastal habitats. The goal is to address damages from oil spills, hazardous substances, and other natural resource issues. This grant supports projects that rebuild fisheries, help endangered species, and boost local economies. Projects should align with existing restoration plans and may involve planning, evaluation, and monitoring activities.
Who it's for: This grant is for non-federal organizations that can carry out large-scale marine and coastal restoration projects. These organizations should be capable of working on projects related to oil spills, hazardous substances, and natural resource damages.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Being a federal entity
- Inability to implement large-scale restoration projects
- Lack of experience with marine or coastal habitats
- Non-compliance with environmental regulations
- Failure to align with existing restoration plans
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of capability to implement large-scale projects
- Partnership agreements with relevant stakeholders
- Budget plan
- Environmental compliance documentation
- Restoration plans or consent decrees
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Organizational background and experience
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Projects must align with existing consent decrees or restoration plans
- Must comply with multiple environmental laws
- Large geographic scale required
- Significant documentation and planning needed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are non-federal entities capable of implementing large-scale marine and coastal habitat restoration and conservation projects. This includes organizations that can work on issues related to oil spills, hazardous substances, and natural resource damages. The grant is open to those who can align their projects with existing restoration plans and comply with relevant environmental laws.
Overview
This grant is for non-federal organizations that can carry out large-scale marine and coastal restoration projects. These organizations should be capable of working on projects related to oil spills, hazardous substances, and natural resource damages.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Being a federal entity
- Inability to implement large-scale restoration projects
- Lack of experience with marine or coastal habitats
- Non-compliance with environmental regulations
- Failure to align with existing restoration plans
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for implementing restoration activities, rebuilding fisheries, conserving species, and improving local economies. This includes planning, contracting, monitoring, and evaluating projects that align with existing restoration goals.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 18, 2026(67 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 18, 2026
- Last Updated
- Sep 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria and ensure non-federal status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Gather necessary environmental compliance documents
- Secure partnership agreements and letters of support
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Register with federal grant systems
- Submit application by the deadline