2018/2019 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting Atlantic Sea Scallop (scallop) research proposals to utilize scallop research set aside (RSA) quota that has been set-aside by the Council to fund scallop research endeavors through the 2018/2019 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund research activities and compensate vessels that participate in research activities and/or harvest set-aside quota. Projects funded under the Scallop...

1. 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 institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management (RFM) Council are ineligible to submit an application under this program. However, RFM Council members who are not Federal employees may submit an application. 2. 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. 3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.

Jonathon Peros New England Fishery Management Council Phone: 978-465-0492 (ext. 117) Fax: (978) 465-3116 jperos@nefmc.org Cheryl Corbett NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science Center Phone: 508-495-2070 Fax: 508-495-2004 cheryl.corbett@noaa.gov for grant related questions Ryan Silva NMFS, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Phone: (978) 281-9326 Fax: (978) 281-9135 ryan.silva@noaa.gov for general program inquiries, or for permitting and regulatory questions.