Sec. 302. Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program
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The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a program, to be known as the Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program , under which the Secretary awards grants to entities that are eligible under subsection
(b)to fund coastal wetland restoration projects that are eligible under subsection (c). An entity is eligible to apply for a grant under the Program if the entity is an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, a State or local government, or an Indian Tribe. A project is eligible for a grant under the Program if the project is designed to reduce net greenhouse gases through one of the following: The sequestration of additional carbon dioxide through— the active restoration of degraded coastal wetland; and the protection of threatened coastal wetland. The halting of ongoing carbon dioxide emissions, and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon capture, through the restoration of drained coastal wetland. The halting of ongoing methane emissions, and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon storage, through the restoration of formerly tidal wetland that has lost tidal connectivity and become fresh wetland (commonly known as impounded wetland ). In reviewing applications for grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that exhibit the highest potential to— mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by— reducing greenhouse gas emissions; or capturing and storing greenhouse gases; reinforce ecosystem resilience and adaptation by— preparing for sea level rise in order to reduce vulnerability to sea level rise and erosion; supporting resilience against flooding and sea level rise; or restoring or enhancing ecosystem function; or provide economic and social co-benefits by— reducing the potential impact and damage of storms on the built environment; advancing environmental justice by reducing the disproportionate impacts of environmental hazards on communities of color, indigenous communities, and low-income communities; providing jobs in coastal communities; including elements of natural infrastructure; incorporating collaborative partnerships; or involving local communities in project planning and implementation. An eligible entity under subsection
(b)may include in an application for a grant under the Program a commitment to provide non-Federal resources (including in-kind contributions and volunteer hours) to match the amount of grant. In reviewing an application for a grant under the Program, the Secretary may consider the inclusion of a commitment under paragraph
(1)but may not require such a commitment as a condition of receiving a grant. A grant awarded under the Program shall be available for all phases of the development, implementation, and monitoring of projects that are eligible under subsection (c), including— preliminary community engagement, planning, and prioritization; preliminary design and site assessment, including— assessments of feasibility; planning; and community engagement; final design and permitting; restoration and project implementation; and monitoring, reporting, and stewardship. An entity that receives a grant under the Program for a project shall— collect data on the development and implementation of the project and stewardship following completion of the project; and submit that data to the Administrator for inclusion in the database required by section 303(a). Not later than 1 year after the completion of a project for which a grant is provided under the Program, the entity that received the grant shall submit to the Administrator a report on the outputs, outcomes, and impacts of the project, including with respect to— the amount of area restored; the estimated net climate benefit; benefits to nearby communities; and involvement of partners and communities. The Secretary shall establish guidelines providing for monitoring a project for which a grant is provided under the Program for the 10-year period after the grant is awarded. In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may consult, partner, or otherwise coordinate with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established by section 2(a) of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3701(a) ).
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Sec. 302
Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program
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