FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program provides financial assistance through the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management competition for projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act,
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-OHC-2026-33125 |
| Posted date | 04/24/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 200,000 |
| Award floor | 50,000 |
| Who can apply | Eligible applicants are regional fishery management councils established under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), nongovernmental organizations or research institutions that have demonstrated expertise in coral reef conservation or restoration and/or scientific research; designated coral reef research centers, U.S. states, territories, or local governments with authority over coral reefs; and Native entities with interests in a coral reef ecosy |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 11.482 |
| Description | The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program provides financial assistance through the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management competition for projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. ยง 6410. Projects funded through this competition are for activities that: 1) Develop or update sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans; 2) Address science/information gaps that help advance sustainable management of coral reef fisheries stocks; 3) Advance ecosystem-based fisheries management by modernizing analysis of existing data and application of fisheries management tools. Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will be implemented t |
| Agency contact | Liz.Fairey@noaa.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362054 |