Cooperative Agreement NA25NOSX473C0205
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing a $3,400,000 Cooperative Agreement award to Kakoo Oiwi under the FY2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law National Estuarine Research Reserve Habitat Restoration and Conservation Competition (CFDA 11.473 - Office for Coastal Management). This funding will support coastal habitat restoration, conservation, and climate resilience efforts in Hawaii's Kaneohe coastal region. Specifically, Kakoo Oiwi will restore 40 acres of wetlands...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $4,928,001 Cooperative Agreement to The Nature Conservancy under the Habitat Conservation program (CFDA 11.463) to restore 1,300 acres of coral reef and coastal habitats in Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii. This "ridge-to-reef" project will expand coral restoration, create reef restoration training programs for the community, reduce erosion and land-based pollution, and mitigate human impacts on coral reef and fish habitat. The...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $2,200,000 Cooperative Agreement to HUI Aloha Kiholo under the Habitat Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.463). The award will support watershed restoration and capacity building to enhance natural and cultural resources and increase the resilience of the Kiholo community in Waimea, Hawaii. Through this work, HUI Aloha Kiholo will provide opportunities for native Hawaiians and community members to participate in...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $9,909,551 Cooperative Agreement to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) under the Habitat Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 11.463). The purpose of this 3-year project, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, is to reduce land-based sources of pollution impacting the Olowalu Reef in West Maui. Key activities include reforesting native plants, controlling feral ungulates, reducing...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing a $400,000 Cooperative Agreement award to the University of Hawaii at Manoa under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) Federal Grant Program. The funding will build the capacity of the He'eia National Estuarine Research Reserve within the University of Hawaii to implement projects that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, the funds will be used to enhance...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $600,000 in federal funding through a Cooperative Agreement under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. This 3-year award, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, will build the capacity of the Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law....
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469) to the County of Hawaii. The funding will be used to protect and restore native forests in three priority watersheds on the island of Hawaii. This effort aims to increase groundwater availability to better meet the community's fresh water supply needs, as intact forests capture more fog and transpire less water. The...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $578,039 Cooperative Agreement under the Habitat Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.463) to Kuleana Coral Reefs, a minority-owned non-profit organization in Kapolei, Hawaii. The 3-year grant will expand the ability of native Hawaiians and local community members to participate in coral restoration efforts in Hawaii. Funding will provide training and employment opportunities in coral restoration, expand the network of...
- The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources has been awarded a $750,000 Cooperative Agreement under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469). The grant will fund efforts to monitor, improve, and restore two historically and ecologically important estuaries on Hawaii Island. Key activities include removing invasive vegetation, cultivating and planting native aquatic...
- The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust received a $803,770 Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Habitat Conservation grant program (CFDA 11.463) to restore the flow of water to taro fields and fish ponds at the Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge on Maui. Through this award, the Trust will work with Native Hawaiian communities from the Waihee and Waiehu areas to build a "ridge-to-reef" model for...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded $1.9M to the County of Hawaii through the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) Cooperative Agreement for the Puapuaa Iki Habitat Restoration Project. The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, and extending through September 30, 2029, supports habitat restoration and climate resilience activities on 11.5 acres of deforested land in North Kona on Hawaii Island's western coast. Project deliverables include removal of invasive plant species, outplanting of native vegetation, and shoreline stabilization measures to restore coastal ecosystem health and reduce nutrient influx into adjacent marine areas. The County will leverage an additional $799K in local resources for staff, supplies, surveys, and ongoing site monitoring to ensure long-term project viability. Project activities directly enhance native habitat quality and biodiversity while protecting historic resources and seabird, migratory shorebird, and green sea turtle populations. The restoration effort incorporates traditional ecological knowledge, engages community stakeholders throughout all project phases, and builds County and community capacity for sustained site maintenance and public access management.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.9m | 9/19/25 |