Kelp Forest Ecosystems: Grants for Conservation, Restoration, and Management.
The KELP Act establishes a grant program to support the conservation and restoration of kelp forest ecosystems. This program allows fishing industry members, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, Indian Tribes, and State agencies to receive financial aid for projects aimed at improving the health of these vital marine environments, potentially benefiting local communities and marine life.
Key points
Establishes a grant program for conserving, restoring, and managing kelp forest ecosystems.
Grants are available to the fishing industry, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, Indian Tribes, and State agencies.
Eligible projects focus on long-term ecosystem and socioeconomic resilience, monitoring, and preventing large-scale kelp forest losses.
A matching requirement (up to 15% of project costs) can be met with in-kind contributions, with a waiver option under certain conditions.
Status:
Expired
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