NOAA is offering the Bluefin Tuna Research Program grant to fund projects fostering collaboration amongst fisheries researchers and stakeholders aimed at enhancing the management and conservation of northern bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. The grant supports research initiatives aligned with NOAA’s objective to protect and manage coastal and ocean resources by utilizing an ecosystem-based approach. Applicants can secure financial assistance to contribute to the sustainable stewardship of Atlantic bluefin tuna populations. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted by October 28, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 117713
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2012-2003121 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Bluefin Tuna Research Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.472 — Unallied Science Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 600,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | The BTRP program provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects which seek to increase and improve the working relationship between fisheries researchers from the NMFS, state fishery agencies, universities, other research institutions and U.S. fishery interests (recreational and commercial) focusing on northern bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. The program is a means of advancing research objectives to address the information needs to improve the science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. This program addresses NOAA’s mission goal to “Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.472 |
| Competition ID: | 2251774 |
| Competition Title: | Bluefin Tuna Research Program |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00074690 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Dax Ruiz |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] CD511 Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.472 | 2251774 | Bluefin Tuna Research Program | PKG00074690 | Aug 26, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 | View | Dax Ruiz | Organization and Individual Applicants |