Marine Protected Areas Fund
The National Marine Protected Areas Center has partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to establish a Marine Protected Areas Fund. Through this fund, grants will be awarded to non-federal MPA organizations and agencies working on projects to enhance MPA stewardship and coordination among members of the national system of MPAs.
Funds will be awarded for:
- Stewardship Projects as Part of a Regional/Sub-Regional MPA Plan: For MPAs and MPA programs that have already established regional or sub-regional coordination mechanisms, MPA plans and/or implementation priorities (e.g. through the Seamless Network initiative, Regional Ocean Councils, or other mechanisms), funds may be directed toward specific stewardship projects that have already been identified as a regional priority.
- Development of a Regional/Sub-Regional MPA Plan: For MPAs and MPA programs that have not yet established regional or sub-regional coordination mechanisms, MPA plans and/or implementation priorities, funds may be directed toward a workshop or meeting to establish such plans and priorities.
- Meeting National System Eligibility Criteria: For MPAs and MPA programs that do not meet the eligibility criteria for the national system of MPAs, funds may be directed toward a partnership with an existing national system partner to conduct activities to meet eligibility criteria (e.g. development of MPA management plans).
Eligibility
All persons, organizations, and agencies (excluding U.S. Federal Government) working on projects to enhance MPA stewardship among members of the national system of MPAs are eligible. Applicants may include non-governmental organizations, but must include at least two agencies responsible for MPA management. Federal agencies may not receive funds, buy may be listed as partners on an application.
Deadline
Pre-proposals are due November 20, 2009
How Do I Apply?
Download the Request for Proposals
Links
Marine Protected Areas Fund Fact Sheet
For More Information
If you would like more information on grant guidelines and format, visit www.nfwf.org.
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