Opportunity Information: Apply for CRI 2015
Apply for CRI 2015
- The Department of the Interior in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coral Reef Initiative Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.875 Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2015 and posted on Feb 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local government entities, independent authorities, educational institutions and non governmental organizations, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coral Reef Initiative Program (Funding Opportunity Number: CRI 2015) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on improving the management and protection of coral reef resources in U.S. insular areas. The program is designed to support on-the-ground and practical efforts that help conserve coral reef ecosystems, while also encouraging approaches that align with local and regional priorities for reef protection and sustainable use. In other words, proposals that clearly connect to priorities identified by the affected communities and regional reef management partners are positioned as the highest priority for funding.
This opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area and is offered as a grant (not a cooperative agreement or contract). The program anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $150,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible, though voluntary leverage or partnerships can still strengthen a proposal depending on how the program evaluates competitiveness.
Eligible applicants include local government entities, independent authorities, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations, consistent with the federal assistance rules in 2 CFR 200. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.875, which falls under Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories, reflecting the program's focus on the insular areas and the role healthy reef ecosystems play in community resilience, local economies, and environmental stewardship.
Key dates for the original solicitation show it was posted on February 10, 2015, created on March 18, 2015, and had an application deadline (original and current closing date) of June 1, 2015, with an archive date of July 1, 2015. For applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Karen Koltes, Coral Reef Initiative Program Manager, at the Department of the Interior.
Coral Reef Initiative Program (CRI 2015) - FAQs
What is the Coral Reef Initiative Program (CRI 2015)?
The Coral Reef Initiative Program (Funding Opportunity Number: CRI 2015) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior that supports efforts to improve the management and protection of coral reef resources in U.S. insular areas.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is intended to support on-the-ground and practical projects that conserve coral reef ecosystems. It emphasizes activities that improve reef management and protection and encourages approaches that align with local and regional priorities for reef protection and sustainable use.
What types of projects are prioritized for funding?
The highest priority is given to proposals that clearly connect to priorities identified by affected communities and regional reef management partners. Projects that demonstrate alignment with local and regional reef protection and sustainable use priorities are positioned as the most competitive under this opportunity.
Which funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What type of federal award is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a grant. It is not described as a cooperative agreement or a contract.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $1,000,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipated making about 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount for a single grant?
Individual awards could be as large as $150,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
Can an application still include partnerships or leveraged resources?
Yes. While matching is not required, the information provided notes that voluntary leverage or partnerships can still strengthen a proposal depending on how competitiveness is evaluated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include local government entities, independent authorities, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations, consistent with federal assistance rules in 2 CFR 200.
What regulation is referenced for federal assistance rules?
The eligibility description references federal assistance rules in 2 CFR 200.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.875.
What program area does CFDA 15.875 relate to?
CFDA 15.875 is listed under Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories, reflecting the opportunity's focus on U.S. insular areas and the role of healthy reef ecosystems in community resilience, local economies, and environmental stewardship.
When was the opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on February 10, 2015.
What are the created and closing dates listed for the opportunity?
The opportunity shows a created date of March 18, 2015, and an application deadline (original and current closing date) of June 1, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 1, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for applicant support or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Karen Koltes, Coral Reef Initiative Program Manager, at the Department of the Interior.
What kinds of issues should be directed to the point of contact?
The point of contact is listed for applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What geographic focus is identified for the program?
The opportunity focuses on coral reef resources in U.S. insular areas.
Does the opportunity describe what makes a proposal most competitive?
Yes. Based on the information provided, proposals that clearly connect to priorities identified by affected communities and regional reef management partners are positioned as the highest priority for funding.
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