OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you run conservation or marine research in U.S. territories, this $2.8M program funds on-the-ground reef and natural resource protection with proven community benefit.
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What this is
The OIA Coral Reef & Natural Resources Initiative distributes up to $2.8M in grants to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems and manage invasive species in U.S. territories and insular possessions. Projects must demonstrate impact on community food security, economic resilience, coastal protection, or native species recovery. Applicants may include nonprofits, tribal organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and other eligible entities working directly in insular U.S. jurisdictions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal governments, U.S. territorial governments, research institutions, and other organizations (see Additional Information section). Applicants must work on projects benefiting coral reefs or natural resources in U.S. insular areas (territories, possessions, freely associated states).
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) invites proposals for its Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative. This grant program seeks to protect coral reefs and other natural resources in insular areas, benefiting communities by supporting food security, protecting shorelines, supporting the economy, and restoring native species. Funding also aids in combating invasive species through risk management, prevention, rapid response, and eradication efforts.
Topics: coral reef restoration · insular territories · invasive species management · coastal protection · marine ecosystem · food security
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