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SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Department of Commerce

At a glance

SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program is an open federal cooperative agreement opportunity from DOC NOAA - ERA Production (Department of Commerce). Applications are due December 31, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $25K – $300K, with about 5 awards expected and $600K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public colleges & universities and 9 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 11.058 (Bluefin Tuna Research Program).

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Key facts

Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Close date
Dec 31, 2026
Archive date
Jan 30, 2027
Award floor
$25,000
Award ceiling
$300,000
Est. total funding
$600,000
Expected awards
5
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • Individuals
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (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.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 11.058

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24—
FY25—
FY26$1M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 11.058. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Keisha Trent Grantor
Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov
3016281449

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program”?

According to the official notice, applications are due December 31, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities, Individuals, For-profit organizations (not small businesses) and 2 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $25k – $300k, total estimated program funding is $600,000 and the agency expects to make about 5 awards.

How do I apply for “SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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