# Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards in the South Atlantic

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-se-2024-2008104-innovative-strategies-to-reduce-red-snapper-discards-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350125

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $880,000 in total. Applications closed on November 20, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2024-2008104 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 20, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $880,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.454 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, 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 funding opportunity is to optimize benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.

## What the grant funds

NMFS is soliciting proposals under this funding opportunity to better understand and address red snapper discards in the South Atlantic snapper-grouper fishery. Projects funded under this program should inform the development of management strategies that reduce the proportion of red snapper discards relative to landed catch. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate the research priorities detailed under the Funding Priorities section of this announcement.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NMFS-SE-2024-2008104 still open?

No. It closed on November 20, 2023.

### Who can apply for Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards in the South Atlantic?

Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards in the South Atlantic?

Closed November 20, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $880,000 in total across about 5 awards.

### 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.