Project Grant NA26NMFX469G0016
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was awarded a $340,000 Cooperative Agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Unallied Science Program (CFDA 11.472) to conduct a monitoring effort to precisely characterize discards from charter reef fish trips off the coast of South Carolina. The award period is from March 1, 2025 to February 29, 2028. Experienced SCDNR fisheries staff will act as observers onboard fishing trips to collect...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services $5.59 million through the Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards program (CFDA 11.419) on October 1, 2025, under Cooperative Agreement NA25NOSX419C0070. The award funds administration of South Carolina's federally approved coastal management program, supporting shoreline management, public access, habitat protection, and coastal hazards mitigation. Specific deliverables...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded $300,000 in federal funding to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources under the Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves program (CFDA 11.420) on October 1, 2025, for repair and retrofit of the dock facility on South Fenwick Island within the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve. The project, which extends through September 30, 2028, will enhance the resilience...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the Natural Resources South Carolina Department $143,351 on January 1, 2026, under the Cooperative Research Program (CFDA 11.472) to conduct outreach, research, and monitoring of smalltooth sawfish population recovery in Florida waters and assess effects of a recent unprecedented mortality event on the remaining population. The award funds four primary activities: maintenance of the sawfish hotline and its associated database as an...
- This $855,032 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) will be used by the Natural Resources South Carolina Department (SCDNR) to create and enhance finfish habitats in South Carolina's marine and estuarine waters. The project will develop new artificial reefs and oyster reefs to increase the amount of productive hard bottom habitat, enhancing fishery stocks of popular recreational species like snapper, grouper, red...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $875,000 in federal funding to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) through the Inflation Reduction Act under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program. This cooperative agreement will fund the development of a South Carolina Beachfront Explorer application to improve public access, awareness, and understanding of data and information associated with beachfront hazards and...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1,200,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469) to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) Division of Commercial Fisheries. The funding will allow ADF&G to maintain and improve its fleet of large research vessels used to conduct critical marine surveys that provide the scientific data and fish stock assessments needed for the sustainable management of...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $597,953 Cooperative Agreement under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). This three-year award, effective from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, will build the capacity of the Ace Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve to plan and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects in the Ace Basin watershed. Specifically, SCDNR will...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469) will provide $1,325,000 to the College of Charleston to conduct coastal ecosystem research and education activities at the Grice Marine Laboratory. The project will monitor water quality, microbial community composition, and develop remote sensing techniques to assess changes in the Charleston coastal waters due to climate...
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $398,411 in federal funding through the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the University of South Carolina. This Cooperative Agreement award will support the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in implementing projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Specifically, the NERR will use...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the Natural Resources South Carolina Department $825,000 on September 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469) to support supplies and contractual services for the operation and maintenance of two state-owned research vessels, R/V Lady Lillian and R/V Palmetto. The vessels conduct the Coastal Trawl Survey and the Southeastern Reef Fish Survey, two long-term fishery-independent surveys throughout the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida. The surveys generate fishery-independent data on abundance, distribution, habitat use, size, age, and reproductive condition of commercially and recreationally important marine species. These data are essential for fisheries stock assessments and inform management decisions supporting sustainable fisheries and public access to marine resources. The vessels also serve as a platform for artificial reef material deployment to create habitat for reef species including snappers and groupers. Funding supports vessel maintenance and repairs, fuel, and other operational costs necessary to safely and reliably conduct the surveys. Work is performed in Columbia, South Carolina, with operations throughout the southeastern coastal region. The award runs through August 31, 2030.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $825.0k | 8/8/26 |