Grant NA23NMF4630068
FY2023 · complete year · data as of 2026-07-03
A single federal award, with both ends of the trail linked.
Award NA23NMF4630068 is a grant from the Department of Commerce, $14.9M obligated, FY2023 to FY2027. The work is performed in North Carolina. Source
Description
This Project Will Restore Nearly 120 Acres of Oyster Habitat in Pamlico Sound, Completing the 500-ACRE Goal of the Jean Preston Memorial Oyster Sanctuary. Sanctuary Reefs Are a Primary Source of Oyster Larvae That Maintain and Grow Productive and Sustainable Populations of Wild Oysters, in Addition to Supporting Commercial and Recreational Fisheries and Tourism Businesses Throughout the State's Coast. Oyster Restoration Will Provide Direct Benefits to Key Recreational and Commercial Species Such as Striped Bass. Additionally, Nccf Will Join with North Carolina State University's Center for Marine Sciences and Technology and North Carolina Central University to Provide Hands-On Opportunities for Underrepresented Graduate and Undergraduate Students Studying Marine Sciences. These Graduate and Undergraduate Students Will Have the Opportunity to Engage with K12 Students Through Nccf's Existing Education Programs.