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.
Jargon-free version
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.
Quick Facts
Preview our US grants database — free Excel sample
Real Excel sample. Just your email.
You'll also get our weekly grants digest. Unsubscribe anytime.
Free Excel sample of the US Grants Database, contextually offered on the Marine Fisheries Initiative program page.
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
Chat with Grant experts
Browse our directory of vetted grant professionals who can help with your application.
Browse Partner Directory🏆 Detailed Application Guide
📋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
📄What Documents Are Required?
Still searching one grant at a time?
See this grant and hundreds more like this in the database instantly.
💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- management activities
- research activities
- monitoring activities
- outreach activities
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
How Do I Apply?
Know a grant consultant who should be listed here? Refer them.
More Programs Like This
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) Agreements
Department Of Agriculture, Forest Service
Through a multidisciplinary collaborative program, identify and provide information needed to sustain subsistence fisher...
Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act
Department Of Commerce, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
To provide assistance to eligible States and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission in order to support and enc...
Forest Health Protection
Department Of Agriculture, Forest Service
To assist State Foresters, State Agriculture or Plant Regulatory Officials, equivalent State officials, or other officia...
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.
Choose your tier
One-time purchase, instant .xlsx download. USD.
Promo codes can be entered at checkout.
Basic
5 columns per program
- 2,800 active US grants
- Title + CFDA for every program
- Funder named & linked
- Know what each grant funds
- Clean .xlsx, opens in Excel
Pro
24 columns per program
- 2,800 active US grants
- See funding size & deadlines fast
- Know exactly who qualifies
- Reach 800 verified emails & phones
- Sortable tabs: theme, deadlines
- Plus everything in Basic
Intelligence
49 columns per program
- 2,800 active US grants
- Exactly how & where to apply
- What you can spend it on
- Reporting & compliance, upfront
- Full contact directory tab
- Plus everything in Pro
A detailed invoice will be emailed to you after purchase. Use it for company reimbursement.