Community-Based Restoration Projects (Request for Proposal)

In FY 2027 approx. $75,000 is expected to be available for community-based restoration projects. Applicants can request a minimum of $25,000 up to $75,000. Seeks high-quality, well-designed proposals that focus on community-based restoration projects with an emphasis on citizen engagement and citizen science projects that restore natural habitats or living resources in the IRL and meet criteria 1-3. Proposals that improve and expand the capacity of existing citizen engagement programs are preferred over new programs that may duplicate programs already in progress. This solicitation has some or all Local funding, additional requirements may apply. Please address any questions regarding this RFP in writing to info@irlcouncil.org. Funding is from local contributions made by the IRL Council and specialty license plate funds from sales in Volusia, Brevard and Indian River counties. Multiple awards may be issued.