Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters

The Ocean Protection Council is seeking proposals to advance 30×30 in coastal waters. The goal of this solicitation is to enhance coastal and marine biodiversity conservation, strengthen biodiversity protections in existing 30×30 Conservation Areas, support the identification of potential new 30×30 Conservation Areas, provide direct benefits to coastal and marine biodiversity via restoration or other on-the-ground environmental stewardship activities, and support stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems by local communities and California Native American tribes. Proposals will be accepted for three separate tracks: action-oriented science, accelerating environmental restoration and stewardship, and revitalizing tribally-led stewardship. • Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, non-profits, other legal entities, public agencies, and tribal governments. • The total estimated available funding is $10 million, and the expected award amount per project is between $100,000 and $2,000,000. • The period of performance is two years. • A letter of intent is required, but matched funding is not necessary.