Shell Marine Habitat Program
| Jurisdiction: |
Federal
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| Incentive Type: | Grant Program |
| Industries: |
Infrastructure, Technology
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| Eligible Sector: |
Public
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| Category: |
Financial Incentive
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| Time Period: |
FY 2015
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| Governing Body: | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
| What’s it worth?: | To be disclosed |
The Shell Marine Habitat Program was established to support marine and coastal habitats in:
- Gulf of Mexico
- North Aleutian Basin
- North Slope Borough
- Northwest Artic Borough areas of Alaska
Funds are used to support conservation and restoration activities that benefit important species and their habitats. Funds may be used for activities of:
- Restoring oyster reefs
- Protecting, restoring, and creating wetland habitats for
– Shorebirds
– Waterbirds
– Waterfowl
- Monitoring habitats
- Implementing protection strategies
- Conducting applied research in targeted areas
- Restoration opportunities
Funds may run between $50,000 and $1.6 million with a match requirement of 1:1 and a match over of 2:1. Eligible participants include educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits. Applications must be submitted electronically through the NFWF system.