SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
Open. Closes December 31, 2026, 70 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production, opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642 |
| Assistance listing | 11.058 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Environment, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 27, 2026 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
| Award range | $25,000 to $300,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Total program funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals State governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642 (1).pdf (Full Announcement)
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