Description
The NOAA Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program (DARRP) is issuing competitive Restoration Implementation Grants to non‑federal partners for marine and coastal habitat restoration tied to oil‑spill and hazardous‑substance damages. Grants are awarded as cooperative agreements (institutional awards) for up to five years, with total anticipated funding of up to $100 million. Eligible applicants include higher‑education institutions, non‑profits, and for‑profit organizations; federal, state, tribal, and most local governments are ineligible. Recipients will manage sub‑awards, conduct project evaluation, and may develop new restoration projects aligned with consent decrees, NRDA plans, or trustee council priorities. Funding is on an as‑available basis and must meet Buy‑America requirements.
• Funding: up to $100 M total; typical award $2.5 M–$50 M; first‑year budget $0.5 M–$20 M.
• Award type: Cooperative agreement (institutional award) up to 5 years.
• Eligible entities: Universities, NGOs, commercial firms (no federal or most government entities).
• Scope: Design, implement, monitor, and manage marine/coastal habitat restoration, species recovery, and related planning/technical analyses across the U.S.
• Obligations: Semi‑annual financial and technical reporting, sub‑award tracking, compliance with Buy‑America and federal cost principles.
• Expected workload: Management of multiple projects (5‑10 per year) ranging $100 k–$3 M each, plus oversight of larger sub‑awards.