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Investing in Coastal Communities and Climate Resilience

Federal Agency: Department of Commerce
Bureau or Office: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

IRA Statutory Location: 40001

Program Description: To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation,
restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitat and resources, including fisheries.

Funding Amount: $2,600,000,000

Period of Availability: To remain available until September 30, 2026

Funding Mechanism: Direct federal spending, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or
technical assistance

New or Existing Program: Existing

Eligible Recipients: Coastal states (as defined in the Coastal Zone Management Act), the
District of Columbia, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and
institutions of higher education.

Tribal Eligibility: Yes

Eligible Uses: Conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and
resources, including fisheries, to enable coastal communities to prepare for extreme storms and
other changing climate conditions, and for projects that support natural resources that sustain
coastal and marine resource dependent communities, and for related administrative expenses.

Cost Share Requirements: TBD

Formula Funding: TBD

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: TBD

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