U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to provide support for projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 6410. Projects supported through this competition are for activities that develop or update sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans; address science/information gaps that help advance sustainable management of coral reef fisheries stocks; and advance ecosystem-based fisheries management by modernizing analysis of existing data and application of fisheries management tools.
Eligibility
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 ecosystem
How to Apply
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