Project Grant D24AP00365

Award Date 8/19/24
Completion Date 9/30/28
Dollars Obligated $300K
Federal Agency
Insular Affairs
Federal Grant Program
15.875
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northern Mariana Islands
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  • Convening monthly working meetings of the VI Coral Disturbance Advisory Committee to discuss issues such as invasive species, bleaching events, vessel groundings, and storm damage
  • Representing the territory in regional and national meetings, scientific conferences, media outlets, and outreach events related to coral disturbance response
  • Collaborating with the Strike Team organization to develop territory-specific monitoring practices and data collection protocols to track the effectiveness of coral intervention efforts

This grant award supports the territory's efforts to strengthen its capacity for coral reef protection, coastal management, and environmental resilience initiatives through coordinated monitoring, response, and stakeholder engagement activities. The grant period of performance runs from Aug 19, 2024 to Sep 30, 2028.

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