Deadline: 14 October 2016
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Region, is currently inviting applications for program entitled “Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)”, for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resources assessment, socio-economic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing. This program addresses NOAA’s mission goal “Healthy Oceans.”
The Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) is a competitive Federal assistance program that funds projects seeking to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources through cooperative efforts involving the best research and management talents to accomplish priority activities. Projects funded under MARFIN provide answers for fishery needs covered by the NMFS Strategic Plan, available from National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), particularly those goals relating to: rebuilding over-fished marine fisheries, maintaining currently productive fisheries, and integrating conservation of protected species and fisheries management.
Funding Information
- Approximately $1.3 million may be available in fiscal year (FY) 2017 for projects.
- The NMFS Southeast Regional Office anticipates awarding approximately three to six projects that will range from $100,000 to $175,000 per year for each project (not to exceed $175,000 per year).
- The total amount that may be requested shall not exceed $175,000 for a one-year project, $350,000 for a two-year project, and $525,000 for a three-year project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
- Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible.
- Federal governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the MARFIN program is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download the application material via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
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