# 2025 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-garfo-2025-27203-2025-sea-scallop-research-set-aside-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355769

> DOC NOAA - ERA Production offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on September 30, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2025-27203 |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| 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)
- 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

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management (RFM) Council, including Council members, are ineligible to submit an application under this program. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA Program. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges, and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation. We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to begin required registrations as early as possible. Completing the required registrations can take six weeks or longer. Submission due dates will not be extended because of registration delays. Submissions received after the due date will be considered late and will not be accepted. Applicant organizations and individuals must register for three different Federal systems prior to submitting an application through Grants.gov (SAM.gov, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov). Registration Requirements: Applicant organizations and individuals must first register with SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). After you obtain your UEI, you can complete your Grants.gov and eRA Commons registrations concurrently. See Section IV(G) for detailed instructions on required registrations. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Agency Contacts listed in this NOFO for submission instructions.

## What the grant funds

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting proposals under the Sea Scallop Research Set Aside (RSA) Program. Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop 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 scallop RSA quota. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2025-27203 still open?

No. It closed on September 30, 2024.

### Who can apply for 2025 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program?

DOC NOAA - ERA Production accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2025 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program?

Closed September 30, 2024. 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.