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.Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2019 2005686
- 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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FY19 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) FAQs
What is the FY19 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP)?
The FY19 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (BTRP) is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It funds research projects focused on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna, with an emphasis on producing information that directly supports science-based fisheries management.
Who runs and administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Commerce and is administered through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
What species and region does the program focus on?
The program is focused on northern Atlantic bluefin tuna and supports research intended to improve how Atlantic bluefin tuna are assessed, monitored, and managed.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The broader purpose is to fund applied, management-relevant research that helps close information gaps affecting fisheries management decisions for Atlantic bluefin tuna, ultimately supporting better science-based management.
Is the program only about generating new scientific results?
No. A central feature of the BTRP is building and strengthening practical working relationships among key stakeholders. The program is designed to improve collaboration so the resulting science is more usable, timely, and grounded in real-world fishery conditions.
What kinds of partnerships or collaborations does the program encourage?
The program emphasizes collaboration among NMFS scientists, state fisheries agencies, universities and other research institutions, and the U.S. fishing community, including both recreational and commercial interests.
How does the BTRP connect to NOAA's mission?
The program aligns with NOAA's mission goal to "Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management." Research supported by the BTRP is expected to contribute to sustainable use and stewardship of marine resources with attention to ecosystem-level considerations.
What management need is the program trying to address?
The BTRP is intended to address information gaps that affect fisheries management decisions by funding targeted research aligned with management needs.
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period compared to a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA 11.472.
What general categories does this program fall under?
It is categorized within environment, natural resources, science and technology, and related research and development activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
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.
When was the FY19 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2018.
What was the application deadline for FY19?
The original application deadline was September 21, 2018.
How much funding could a single project receive?
Awards were capped at $300,000 per project.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program expected to make approximately five awards.
What is the program trying to produce as an outcome?
The program aims to produce information that directly supports better, science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna, while strengthening coordination among researchers and fishery participants.
What makes the research "management-relevant" in this program?
Research is considered management-relevant when it is targeted to address information gaps that affect fisheries management decisions and aligns with identified management needs for Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Does the program involve the fishing community?
Yes. The BTRP explicitly includes the U.S. fishing community as key stakeholders, including both recreational and commercial interests, as part of the collaboration emphasis.
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