NA23NMF4630081
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
The Nature Conservancy will be awarded up to $5,460,000 to restore shoreline and marsh habitat in Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area along Lake Erie's Sandusky Bay. The project is part of the broader Sandusky Bay Initiative, which aims to transform the bay into a cleaner, clearer resource benefiting wetlands, habitats, and fisheries.
When fully implemented, construction of an offshore berm will reduce wave energy and exposure, helping to rebuild and protect a historic shoreline that has been impacted by severe erosion. This will support the reestablishment of vegetated areas with slow-moving water that native Great Lakes species depend upon.
A barge access ramp and road will be constructed, improving public and emergency access and increasing recreational opportunities and public safety. The project will also help address significant water quality issues, including harmful algal blooms that are expected to worsen with climate change.
When fully implemented, construction of an offshore berm will reduce wave energy and exposure, helping to rebuild and protect a historic shoreline that has been impacted by severe erosion. This will support the reestablishment of vegetated areas with slow-moving water that native Great Lakes species depend upon.
A barge access ramp and road will be constructed, improving public and emergency access and increasing recreational opportunities and public safety. The project will also help address significant water quality issues, including harmful algal blooms that are expected to worsen with climate change.
Awardee
Funding Goals
20 HEALTHY OCEANS 21 RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Arlington,
Virginia
222031637
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $1,460,000 (27%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 274% from $1,460,000 to $5,460,000.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 274% from $1,460,000 to $5,460,000.
The Nature Conservancy was awarded
Sandusky Bay Restoration Grant: Enhancing Shoreline and Marsh Habitat
Cooperative Agreement NA23NMF4630081
worth $5,460,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Arlington Virginia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity FY2022 NOAA's Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants Under the IIJA.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/4/25
Period of Performance
6/1/23
Start Date
5/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$5.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA23NMF4630081
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA23NMF4630081
SAI Number
NA23NMF4630081-006
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BP OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Awardee UEI
THG1JDUEQKQ8
Awardee CAGE
0PR44
Performance District
VA-08
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Timothy Kaine
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations, Research and Facilities, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce (013-1450) | Other natural resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $1,460,000 | 100% |
Modified: 6/4/25