Funding Opportunity – Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems
October 19, 2018
NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, in partnership with NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, has announced two Federal Funding Opportunities focused on mesophotic coral ecosystems.
2019 Deep Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies Program: American Samoa
Description: NOAA is soliciting proposals for a project up to four years in duration to conduct research to improve the understanding of mesophotic coral ecosystems in American Samoa. One project is expected to be supported for up to four years, with an approximate annual budget of up to $600,000.
Due Date: Full proposals are due January 17, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
The full funding opportunity and information on how to apply can be found at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=309680.
2019 Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program (REPP): Understanding Coral Ecosystem Connectivity in the Hawaiian Archipelago
Description: NOAA is soliciting proposals for a project up to five years in duration to conduct research to improve the understanding of population connectivity of key mesophotic coral ecosystem species in the Hawaiian Archipelago. One project is expected to be supported for up to five years, with an approximate annual budget of up to $1,000,000.
Due Date: Full proposals are due January 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
The full funding opportunity and information on how to apply can be found at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=309681.