FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program
ID: 356264Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$25K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356264
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting proposals for the FY 2025 Bluefin Tuna Research Program, aimed at enhancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. This program seeks to improve understanding of bluefin tuna populations, including their biology, movement, and total abundance, with a focus on collaboration with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Approximately $600,000 is available to fund up to five projects, with individual grants ranging from $25,000 to $300,000, and proposals must be submitted by November 1, 2024. Interested applicants, including small businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits, should contact Dax Ruiz at Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov for further information and ensure registration in federal systems prior to submission.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-SE-2025-28400.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP), managed by the Fisheries Southeast Region Program Office, which aims to support proposals addressing key research priorities for Atlantic bluefin tuna management. Approximately $600,000 is available for funding, with individual project awards ranging from $25,000 to $300,000 for a maximum period of 12 months, and applications must be submitted by November 1, 2024. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, and state and local governments, provided they meet specific registration and approval requirements before the application deadline.
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