FY19 Bluefin Tuna Research Program | NOAA NMFS SE 2019 2005686

Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2019 2005686

The FY19 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is designed to fund research projects focused on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna, with a strong emphasis on building and strengthening practical working relationships among key stakeholders. In plain terms, the program is not only about generating new science, but also about improving collaboration between NMFS scientists, state fisheries agencies, universities and other research institutions, and the U.S. fishing community, including both recreational and commercial interests. The broader purpose is to produce information that directly supports better, science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna.

A central theme of the program is addressing information gaps that affect fisheries management decisions. By funding targeted research that aligns with management needs, the BTRP aims to advance research objectives that can improve how bluefin tuna are assessed, monitored, and ultimately managed. This aligns with NOAA's mission goal to "Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management," meaning the work supported by the program is expected to contribute to sustainable use and stewardship of marine resources with attention to ecosystem-level considerations.

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period compared to a standard grant. The program falls under CFDA 11.472 and is categorized within environment, natural resources, science and technology, and related research and development activities. While the eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," applicants are instructed to consult the full notice for specific eligibility details and any clarifications included in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.

For FY19, the opportunity was posted on July 16, 2018, with an original application deadline of September 21, 2018. Awards were capped at $300,000 per project, with an expectation of approximately five awards. Overall, the BTRP functions as a mechanism to fund applied, management-relevant research on Atlantic bluefin tuna while intentionally bringing researchers and fishery participants into closer coordination so that the resulting science is more usable, timely, and grounded in real-world fishery conditions.

• The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY19 Bluefin Tuna Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2018.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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