OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesNOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642

SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program

DOC NOAA - ERA ProductionCloses Dec 31, 2026(79 days left)$25,000 – $300,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a NOAA research grant for Atlantic bluefin tuna science, not a general business grant. It fits marine science researchers, fisheries-focused nonprofits, universities, and commercial research organizations including small businesses. If your business is not doing fisheries or marine research, do not bother applying.

Best for
Marine science researchers at universities studying bluefin tuna, Nonprofits focused on fisheries or ocean conservation, Commercial research organizations including small businesses with fisheries science expertise, State, local, and tribal governments involved in fisheries management
Not for
Businesses outside fisheries or marine science, Federal agencies and foreign entities, Applicants without research capability on Atlantic bluefin tuna
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (conservation)
86
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities
Award range
$25,000 – $300,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 31, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $25,000 to $300,000. The total program funding is $600,000, with about 5 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations (including small businesses), individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Federal agencies and foreign entities are excluded.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Individuals are listed as eligible, and small businesses may apply, but the notice does not spell out how those categories apply to sole proprietorships or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NOAA funds research on Atlantic bluefin tuna to improve science-based fisheries management, especially understanding of mixing between eastern and western Atlantic populations. Eligible: universities, nonprofits, commercial organizations (including small businesses), individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments. Federal agencies and foreign entities are excluded.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Fisheries
  • Marine science
  • Environment
  • Science

Program contact

Keisha Trent GrantorDax.Ruiz@noaa.gov3016281449

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