National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2026
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- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Amount
- $500,000 - $3,000,000
- Closes
- Sep 18, 2026 (in 63 days)
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- NOAA-NOS-OCM-2026-33239
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 11.420
Amount
$500,000 - $3,000,000
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are lead state agencies or universities designated to receive NERRS operations funding through a Memorandum of Understanding with NOAA in coastal states and territories.
About this opportunity
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes (Reserve) as specified in 15 C.F.R. Part 921. By funding Reserve lead agencies and universities to conduct land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS mission, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas, enhance long-term protection of Reserve areas for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction activities that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible. Each Reserve was designated to ensure its effectiveness as a conservation unit and as a site for long-term research and monitoring. In maintaining their effectiveness, the Rese...