CORDAP has launched a USD 1.5 million Call for Tenders to develop an AI-powered Decision Support System (DSS) designed to strengthen global coral reef conservation and restoration efforts.
The announcement comes amid the most severe global coral bleaching crisis ever recorded, with at least 84% of the world’s coral reefs exposed to bleaching-level heat stress in recent years. As climate pressures intensify, reef managers and conservation practitioners face increasingly complex decisions about where and how to act to maximize the effectiveness of limited resources.
To help address this challenge, CORDAP is seeking proposals to develop a high-impact, end-to-end decision support tool capable of integrating scientific data, environmental monitoring, and advanced analytics into practical guidance for reef managers, conservation practitioners, and policymakers.
The system will use advanced data integration and artificial intelligence to support planning, prioritization, and management decisions for coral reef conservation and restoration initiatives worldwide.
Key information on the call
Total funding available: USD 1.5 million (only one project will be selected and funded)
Eligibility: eligible organizations include not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, research institutes, and government organizations in any country
Call opens: 18 March 2026
Duration of the project: minimum of 12 months to a maximum of 36 months.
Deadline: proposals due by 20 May 2026 at 18:00 UTC.
A Q&A webinar will be held on April 9, 12:00 UTC to discuss the application process.
For more information on the Call for Tenders, to register to the webinar, and to learn how to submit a proposal visit https://cordap.org/call-for-tenders/