NOAA-NMFS-SE-2024-2008104: Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards in the South Atlantic
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 Department of Commerce notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 24, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$880,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 7, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 20, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 6, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Unallied Projects awards averaged $2.8 million; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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-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.
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