Cooperative Agreement NA26NMFX463C0238
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded $449,406 to the Hawaii Wildlife Fund through a Cooperative Agreement under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023. The funding supports the Hawaii Large Debris Recovery Partnership to identify, assess, and help prevent marine debris and its impacts within coastal Hawaii. Specific products and services include removing large debris from coastal and ocean waters that can threaten...
- 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 $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...
- Puapuaa Iki Habitat Restoration Project Summary The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) awarded the County of Hawaii a $1.9 million Cooperative Agreement on October 1, 2025, for habitat restoration and shoreline stabilization activities in the Puapuaa Iki area on Hawaii Island's western coast in North Kona. The County will restore approximately 11.5 acres of deforested, drought-stricken land through invasive species removal and...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded Pacific Coastal Research & Planning a $4.937 million Cooperative Agreement on October 1, 2025, to remove marine debris across Micronesia under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999). The award funds removal of 23 run-down and abandoned boats and approximately 40,000 pounds of old fishing gear from coastal environments across a 2.5 million square mile collaboration spanning the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the...
- 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) Marine Debris Program awarded a $6 million cooperative agreement to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support marine debris assessment and removal projects from January 2022 to December 2026. The funding stems from the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 and will support debris removal and disposal efforts in coastal communities impacted by the 2020-2021 hurricane seasons, with...
- 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation a $11.575 million cooperative agreement on August 1, 2026, to administer marine debris removal funding under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999). NFWF will manage a competitive application process to award subawards for marine debris removal and disposal projects at the local level. The funding targets coastal habitats, shorelines, and nearshore waters in coastal counties of Guam, Florida,...
- The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $460,563 Cooperative Agreement to Kuleana Coral Reefs, a minority-owned, nonprofit organization, through the Habitat Conservation grant program (CFDA 11.463). This 3-year award will fund Kuleana Coral Reefs' community dive program on West O'ahu, which provides SCUBA certifications, coral restoration training, and on-the-ground coral restoration activities for local residents, with the goal of engaging...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $8.518 million cooperative agreement to Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc. on October 1, 2026, under the Habitat Conservation program (CFDA 11.463) to remove derelict structures from islands and restore marine habitats for various fish and wildlife species. The project delivers on-the-ground coastal restoration by removing the islands' derelict structures to restore access to viable habitats and recover marine populations through collaborative conservation efforts aligned with the Executive Order "Make America Beautiful Again." Work is performed in Kailua, Hawaii, with a period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. The award is funded through the Community-Based Restoration Program. Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc., a non-profit organization registered with SAM.gov, operates through its Paphanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Division and is dedicated to conservation within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The Habitat Conservation program provides grants and cooperative agreements for coastal and marine habitat restoration and protection activities, with outcomes tracked as habitat acres restored or other metrics specified in funding opportunity notices.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $8.5m | 8/5/26 |