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FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is July 22, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Award range
$50,000 to $200,000
Total funding
Not specified
Funding instrument
Not listed
CFDA / ALN
11.482
Cost share
Yes

Application Countdown

72
Days
10
Hours
46
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 26, 2026
Expected awards
Not listed

Deadline summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program provides financial assistance through the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management competition for projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 6410. Projects funded through this competition are for activities that: 1) Develop or update sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans; 2) Address science...

Key dates

Posted
April 23, 2026
Deadline
July 22, 2026

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Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsNative American tribal governments (federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)

Eligible applicants are regional fishery management councils established under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), nongovernmental organizations or research institutions that have demonstrated expertise in coral reef conservation or restoration and/or scientific research; designated coral reef research centers, U.S. states, territories, or local governments with authority over coral reefs; and Native entities with interests in a coral reef ecosystem.