# 2023/2024 Monkfish Research Set Aside

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-garfo-2023-2007796-2023-2024-monkfish-research-set-aside/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346678

> Department of Commerce offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. Applications closed on April 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2023-2007796 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.454 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

NMFS, in coordination with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils), is soliciting proposals under the Monkfish Research Set Aside (RSA) Program. Projects funded under the Monkfish RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the monkfish fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which monkfish management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement. Successful applicants will be awarded monkfish RSA days-at-sea (DAS). No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA DAS will be used to fund approved activities. New Program Requirements and Updates: Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety: Fieldwork activities may require additional safety inspections and permitting per US Coast Guard safety requirements. Documentation must be filed with NOAA and approved prior to initiating on-water activities. Complete information concerning this requirement is provided under section IV.B of this announcement. Recipients will be required to submit receipts, or other proof of purchase for any equipment or supplies costing $5,000 or more. The receipts should be included on the next scheduled progress report after the purchase has been made. Section IV – The following parts within this section have been updated: Content and Form of Application; Format; Proposal Content Requirements and Guidelines; and Project Costs and Budget Narrative. Questions on the new requirements should be directed to the Program Officer. Section VI.C – Reporting. Final reports must meet Section 508 Standards. These standards ensure equitable access to final reports. Questions on this requirement should be directed to the Program Officer. Section V.A.3 The technical score for overall application qualifications has been increased from 10 to 20 points, and now includes consideration of the applicant's knowledge and experience with how funds are derived under an RSA award, and the concept of RSA compensation fishing.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2023-2007796 still open?

No. It closed on April 10, 2023.

### Who can apply for 2023/2024 Monkfish Research Set Aside?

Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.

### What is the deadline for 2023/2024 Monkfish Research Set Aside?

Closed April 10, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has won Unallied Projects grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission. The program made 112 awards worth $318 million in that time.