Community-Based Marine Protected Area Management

This NOAA grant solicits research proposals focused on community-centered approaches to marine protected area (MPA) management. The funding prioritizes studies that explore these methods across the full lifecycle of MPA management, specifically including design, implementation, and adaptive management. The core requirement is to investigate how communities can be central to the effective management of marine protected areas. The solicitation emphasizes a research-based approach to understanding these community-driven strategies. No specific eligibility constraints for applicants are detailed within this truncated solicitation text.