Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Interior's Office of Subsistence Management is offering a funding opportunity under the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program, aimed at enhancing Alaska Native and rural participation in Federal subsistence fishery management from 2026 to 2029. This program seeks proposals that align with specific Priority Information Needs related to Federal subsistence fisheries, with a focus on hiring biologists, social scientists, outreach coordinators, and educators to strengthen local involvement and capacity-building in fisheries management. With a total anticipated funding of $2,004,000, grants will range from $25,000 to $668,000, and applications are due by May 16, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Kristen Barth at kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov for further assistance.
Eligible Applicants
Alaska Native and Rural Non-profit organizations, and Federally recognized Tribal Governments are eligible and are encouraged to apply.Applicants should have the necessary technical and administrative abilities and resources to ensure successful support of the position. To be considered for funding under the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program, a proposal must have a direct linkage to Federal subsistence fishery management in Alaska. This means the biologist, social scientist, outreach coordinator, or educator must engage in activities with direct association to a Federal subsistence fishery. Federal subsistence fisheries occur in waters within and adjacent to Federal public lands in Alaska (National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, National Parks and Preserves, National Conservation Areas, National Wild and Scenic River Systems, National Petroleum Reserves, and National Recreation Areas).Please reach out for programmatic technical assistance if you need help in identifying fisheries under Federal management or Federal Public lands.