Current Funding Opportunities

Special Access Programs and the use of "B" Days-at-Sea in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery

The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit research proposals addressing development of Special Access Programs (SAP) and the use of "B" Days-at-Sea (DAS) in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery as defined by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC). Broader-based conservation engineering projects are identified as a secondary priority. Questions regarding proposal submission may be addressed via e-mail to Michelle.R.Morales@noaa.gov and shall reference this announcement.

Only research proposals submitted by March 12, 2004 will be considered.

Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the government to an award under this announcement. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are encouraged to apply.

Questions on the objectives or preparation of research proposals should be addressed to Sarah Pike at (978) 281-9146.

Access to the complete BAA:

• Download the BAA (PDF file, 23 K)

Researchers who think their projects may require applying for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) should view our EFP guide to learn more about EFPs and the EFP application process.

Note: PDF files require the use of Adobe's Acrobat Reader, which may be downloaded for free.
 

Recent Funding Opportunities

Northeast Consortium 2003 Project Development Funds. (PDF file) Proposals due 10/17/03.

Saltonstall-Kennedy Funds (Financial Assistance for Research and Development Projects to
Strengthen and Develop the U.S. Fishing Industry). Proposals due August 29, 2003.

Cooperative Research Partners Initiative Habitat Funds (Proposals due August 8, 2003)