SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
DOC-DOCNOAAERA Posted NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642
Close Date:
December 31, 2026
107 days remaining
Description
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 improving ICCAT's science-based management of Bluefin fisheries. Research sponsored under this funding opportunity represents a contribution to this partnership. Proposals that demonstrate collaborations with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program and other ICCAT partners are strongly encouraged.
Eligibility
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.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $25,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $300,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $600,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 5
Key Dates
- Posted
- August 27, 2026
- Closes
- December 31, 2026 107d
- Archive Date
- January 30, 2027
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- DOC NOAA - ERA Production
- Agency Code
- DOC-DOCNOAAERA
- Funding Instrument
- Other