Marine Fisheries Initiative
Department Of Commerce, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
To provide financial assistance for research and development projects that will provide information for the full and wise use and enhancement of fishery resources in the Southeast U. S. Gulf of America and the South Atlantic beginning with the State of North Carolina south to Florida. In addition, beginning in Fiscal Year 1998 similar assistance is provided for the coastal New England states.
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Helps businesses in the fishing industry in the Southeast U.S. fund research and development projects for better fishery management. Grants support efforts to enhance fishery resources and optimize their use.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Competitive grants for research and development projects (up to $2,500,000 total program funding) focused on optimizing the use of marine fisheries resources in specified U.S. regions, covering areas like fishery biology, resource assessment, socio-economics, management, conservation, harvesting methods, and fish handling/processing. Awards typically range from one to three years.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: marine fisheries research and development
Region: Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, South Atlantic states (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida)
Other Criteria: institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, individuals, state governments, local governments, Indian tribal governments, projects must optimize the use of fisheries in specified regions, projects must involve the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), projects must align with NOAA's mission goal 'Healthy Oceans', projects must align with NMFS Strategic Plan, projects should be cooperative efforts providing clear answers for fishery needs
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Register with Grants.gov
- Obtain the standard application package from Grants.gov
- Submit applications by the deadline
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.gov
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- 10/22/2024Federal Funding Opportunity posted12/31/2024Submission period ends
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- management activities
- research activities
- monitoring activities
- outreach activities
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📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $1,220,000 (minimum $510,733).
The application deadline is December 31, 2024.
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