DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)

Who can apply

• Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non-profits, and commercial (for-profit) organizations.
• Applications from federal, state, or tribal governments will not be considered, due to their potential role as trustee council members.
• Applications from local governments will only be considered if they identify potential large scale restoration opportunities based on current or anticipated restoration plans.
• Applications from individuals or employees of federal agencies will not be considered.
• Non-eligible organizations are encouraged to work with those that are eligible to apply.

About this grant

The principal objective of the Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program (DARRP) Restoration Implementation Grants is for NOAA to collaborate with non-federal partners to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration and conservation in order to accomplish common goals related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and other natural resource damages. Successful applicants will support and implement restoration activities authorized under the Oil Pollution Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Clean Water Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and other federal agencies' authorities related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and natural resource damages, such as the RESTORE Act.