NOAA Fisheries research

Deadline Aug. 9: NOAA Fisheries Seeks Proposals for Research and Development Projects that Optimize the Use of Fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South Atlantic States

NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN) for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resource assessment, socioeconomic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing. Approximately $2.0 million may be available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 for projects. This amount includes possible in-house projects. Actual funding availability for this program is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2013 Congressional appropriations. NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office anticipates awarding approximately ten projects that will range from $25,000 to $175,000 per year for each project (not to exceed $175,000 per year). The total federal amount that may be requested shall not exceed $175,000 for a one-year project, $350,000 for a two-year project, and $525,000 for a three-year project. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time on August 9, 2012 to be considered for funding. Read more or submit an application.

Deadline Aug. 24: NOAA Fisheries Seeking Proposals for Cooperative Research in the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean; $2 Million in Funding Available

The Cooperative Research Program provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects which seek to increase and improve the working relationship between fisheries researchers from NOAA Fisheries, state fishery agencies, universities, and the U.S. fishing (recreational and commercial) in the Gulf of Mexico (FL, AL, MS, LA, TX), South Atlantic (FL, NC, SC, GA) and Caribbean (USVI and Puerto Rico). The program is a means of involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental fisheries information in support of management and regulatory options. Proposals must address one of the priority areas. Approximately $2.0 million may be available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 for projects. Actual funding availability for this program is contingent upon FY 2013 Congressional appropriations. The NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center estimates awarding approximately eight projects that will range from $25,000 to $300,000. The average award is $150,000. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 24, 2012 to be considered for funding. Read more or submit an application.