NA23NMF4630086
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Protectores de Cuencas will be awarded $7.3M to improve water quality and reduce land-based sources of pollution in the Guánica Bay watershed by working to restore Guánica Lagoon. Prior to being drained in 1955, the Guánica Lagoon spanned approximately 1,200 acres and provided important benefits for fish, wildlife, and local communities.
In addition to habitat loss, draining the lagoon significantly affected the ability of the watershed to filter and prevent sediments and nutrients from reaching Guánica Bay and the adjacent seagrass and coral habitats. Restoration of the lagoon will also install stormwater and erosion control improvements downstream, including a permeable parking lot.
The project will provide recreational opportunities for visitors and increase community resilience to flood events.
In addition to habitat loss, draining the lagoon significantly affected the ability of the watershed to filter and prevent sediments and nutrients from reaching Guánica Bay and the adjacent seagrass and coral habitats. Restoration of the lagoon will also install stormwater and erosion control improvements downstream, including a permeable parking lot.
The project will provide recreational opportunities for visitors and increase community resilience to flood events.
Awardee
Funding Goals
20 HEALTHY OCEANS 21 RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $956,457 (20%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 521% from $1,181,504 to $7,338,303.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 521% from $1,181,504 to $7,338,303.
Protectores De Cuencas was awarded
Guánica Bay Watershed Restoration : Enhancing Water Quality Habitat
Cooperative Agreement NA23NMF4630086
worth $4,902,469
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in July 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Puerto Rico United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
$2,435,834 (33.0%) of this Cooperative Agreement was funded by non-federal sources.
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 7/23/24
Period of Performance
7/1/23
Start Date
12/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$4.9M
Federal Obligation
$2.4M
Non-Federal Obligation
$7.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA23NMF4630086
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA23NMF4630086
SAI Number
NA23NMF4630086-001
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit Without 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
CYECHBDZEP85
Awardee CAGE
6PC64
Performance District
PR-98
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) | $956,457 | 100% |
Modified: 7/23/24