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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a transformational opportunity to make an impact against the climate crisis across the country through multiple funding opportunities. It provides nearly $3 billion for NOAA to take action over 5 years in the areas of habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure. NOAA will address climate risks and key impact areas, including floods, fire, drought, and extreme heat, and will build resilience in marine and coastal regions. These targeted investments will be scalable and responsive to societal needs for climate information and support and leverage partnerships. A significant portion of the funds will be issued through competitive grants to organizations to do on-the-ground work around the country.
This funding is organized into three main initiatives:
$904 million: Supporting a whole-of-government effort to address the climate crisis by getting critical information in the hands of decision-makers.
$1.467 billion: Helping coastal communities build the future they want to see. Investing in high-impact natural infrastructure projects that build coastal resilience, create jobs, store carbon, and restore habitat.
$592 million: Advancing complementary efforts to support environmental stewardship and promote community economic development.
NOAA encourages applications from underserved and non-traditional partners for all of our funding opportunities in support of the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government. To find out more about resilience grants for underserved communities please contact underserved.community.grants@
Funding opportunities
- NOAA Sea Grant Marine Debris Removal and Prevention two FY 2024 NOFOs Open
- Marine Debris Removal and Interception Technologies two FY 2025 NOFOs Open - Marine Debris Removal: letters of intent are due September 27, 2024; full applications for invited applicants due January 31, 2025. Interception: letters of intent are due October 9, 2024, full applications for invited applicants due Febuary 7, 2025
- National Coastal Zone Management Program FY 2024 NOFO Open - LOIs due August 15 2024; full applications are due January 9, 2025
- National Estuarine Research Reserve System FY 2024 NOFO Open - LOIs due August 15 2024; full applications are due January 9, 2025
- Regional Ocean Partnerships FY 2025 NOFO Open - Applications due October 30, 2024