NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2026-31286: 2026 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOC NOAA - ERA Production notices from 2026.
DOC NOAA - ERA Production offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 24, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 17, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | January 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 24, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting proposals under the Scallop 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.
Who has won Unallied Projects grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Unallied Projects (11.454) awarded $318 million across 112 grant awards, an average of $2.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission | Virginia | 2 | $123 million |
| Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | Oregon | 3 | $118 million |
| Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission | Mississippi | 3 | $36.9 million |
| Great Lakes Fishery Commission | Michigan | 1 | $13.7 million |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | Maryland | 2 | $5.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2026-31286 still open?
No. It closed on April 24, 2026.
Who can apply for 2026 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program?
DOC NOAA - ERA Production accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2026 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program?
Closed April 24, 2026. 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.
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