The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is offering the Cooperative Research Program (CRP) grant to foster collaboration and strengthen ties between fisheries researchers (from NMFS, state agencies, and universities) and the U.S. fishing industry, encompassing both recreational and commercial sectors. This grant is for projects seeking to engage fishermen directly in collecting fundamental fisheries information, thereby supporting informed management and regulatory decisions. The program specifically targets the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean regions. By promoting these vital partnerships, this initiative aligns with NOAA’s mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources through an ecosystem approach, ultimately enhancing the sustainability of marine environments and fisheries.
Opportunity ID: 349190
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2024-2008076 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Cooperative Research Program (CRP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 County governments City or township governments Special district governments State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects seeking to improve and strengthen the relationship between fisheries researchers from NMFS, state fishery agencies, and universities and the U.S. fishing industry (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 bolsters partnerships by providing a way for involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental fisheries information in support of management and regulatory options. This program addresses NOAA’s mission 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:
Dax Ruiz,
(727) 824-5324 Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov Email:Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dax Ruiz, (727) 824-5324 Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov Email: Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.454 | PKG00282494 | Jul 10, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349190 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349190 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349190 CD511-1.1.pdf
349190 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349190 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349190 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
349190 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349190 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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