- NOFO Title and Funding Number: National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF)
- Agency: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF); primary federal funding partner: NOAA
- Deadline for proposals: Pre-Proposal Due: March 31, 2026. Full Proposal (by invite only) Due: June 24, 2026
- Grant Amount: Average awards: Planning/Design categories ~$100,000–$1,500,000; Restoration Implementation ~$1,000,000–$7,000,000. No maximum specified; request should match project scope.
- Total Program Available Funding: NA
- Match Required: Non-federal match is NOT required but encouraged
Purpose of Funding: Investments in planning, design, and implementation of nature-based solutions to reduce risks to coastal communities from storms, floods, and other hazards while improving habitats for fish and wildlife.
Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c) organizations; state & territorial agencies; local & municipal governments; Tribal governments & organizations; educational institutions; commercial (for-profit) organizations. Ineligible: Federal agencies or their employees; foreign organizations and public entities; unincorporated individuals.
Link to more information: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/national-coastal-resilience-fund