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.
SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production Department of Commerce |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 11.058 |
| Posted | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Deadline | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Estimated total program funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Environment |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- City or township governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Special district governments
- Private colleges and universities
- Individuals
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- State governments
- Public and state colleges and universities
- County governments
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Eligibility details 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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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