About
Habitat restoration projects selected through this funding opportunity will contribute to the recovery of the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon, a federally-listed endangered species and a NOAA Species in the Spotlight.
Atlantic salmon are an iconic species of the Northeast. They once returned by the hundreds of thousands to most major rivers along the northeastern United States. Now, they only return in small numbers to rivers in central and eastern Maine.
Degraded habitat is one of the largest obstacles facing the recovery of threatened and endangered species like Atlantic salmon. Through funding and technical assistance, the NOAA Restoration Center supports projects that restore the habitats that threatened and endangered species need to survive.
This competition will remain open until 2026, contingent on the availability of funds. Applications will be accepted and considered on an annual basis as they are received each year. To be considered for funding in the current federal fiscal year, applications are due by April 1, 2024. For funding in FY2025 and FY2026, applications will be due by March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, respectively.
For Applicants
Application Process
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non-profits, commercial (for profit) organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the www.Grants.gov website. A complete standard NOAA financial assistance application package should be submitted in accordance with the guidelines in the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement posted to www.Grants.gov. Each application must include the application forms from the SF-424 form family.
Schedule
2024:
- January 31: Publication of funding opportunity.
- March 4: Public webinar for potential applicants.
- April 1: Deadline for proposal submissions to be considered for funding in the current federal fiscal year.
2025:
- March 31: Deadline for proposal submissions to be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2025.
2026:
- March 31: Deadline for proposal submissions to be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2026.
Last updated by Office of Habitat Conservation on 12/02/2024