Copy of OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2025 - reposted July 2, 2025
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OIA-CRNR-2025-V2
- Agency
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Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $300,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Merriam Porter merriam_porter@ios.doi.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs is seeking grant applications for the Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative, which aims to protect natural resources and coral reef ecosystems in U.S. insular areas. The program prioritizes projects addressing invasive species management, coral reef restoration, native species protection, and ecosystem health, with a focus on promoting resilience, national security, and indigenous knowledge. Eligible applicants include local government agencies, utilities, hospitals, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations in territories such as American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Freely Associated States. The evaluation criteria will assess project clarity, alignment with priorities, budget reasonableness, project timeline, stakeholder support, and past performance, with final selections made by the Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs. The application deadline is August 15, 2025, with applications to be submitted through Grants.gov.
The total funding available is $2,625,000, with approximately 10 awards expected, each with a maximum ceiling of $300,000. The anticipated project period spans from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029, providing a four-year window for implementation. The place of performance includes U.S. territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific region, specifically targeting American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and associated island nations. Successful applicants must complete comprehensive registration processes, including SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and submit a detailed project narrative not exceeding 10 pages.
Synopsis
The Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative provides grant funding to protect the health of all natural resources including coral reef ecosystems in the U.S. insular areas for the long-term economic and social benefit to their island populations including risk management, prevention, rapid response, eradication, and other efforts to combat invasive species and restore native species. Healthy coral reefs protect human communities from storm surges.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Foa_Content_of_OIA-CRNR-2025-V2 - July 11.pdf | ||
| Foa_Content_of_OIA-CRNR-2025-V2.pdf |
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