At a glance
SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program is a federal competitive grant from DOC NOAA - ERA Production for the science & technology sector. Funding is $25K–$300K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special. The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $25K–$300K
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The objective of the program is to provide a basis for advancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. Such advancement will depend upon improvements in understanding of the fisheries, total abundance, and biology of bluefin tuna, especially regarding the effects of mixing and movement between the eastern and western Atlantic populations. Contracting Parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), of which the US is one, and other partners have embarked upon a multi-year research program on bluefin tuna as a step toward improving ICCAT's science-based management of Bluefin fisheries. Research sponsored under this funding opportunity represents a contribution to this partnership. Proposals that demonstrate collaborations with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program and other ICCAT partners are strongly encouraged.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Individuals; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Small businesses; State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses. Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the BTRP is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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