Funding Opportunities

Overview

The NOAA RESTORE Science Program supports research, observation, and monitoring in the Gulf to address regional science and management needs. The Science Program will periodically announce federal funding opportunities (FFOs) to which eligible applicants can apply and compete for funding.

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Funding Mechanisms

The NOAA RESTORE Science Program will generally use competitive, peer-review approaches when selecting projects for funding and rely most often on grants and/or cooperative agreements to make awards. The Program may also use other means, including contracts, to ensure the flexibility needed to do the work required and involve appropriate partners.