FY21 Bluefin Tuna Research Program

Agency: Department of Commerce

11.472 -- Unallied Science Program

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The objective of the program is to provide a basis for advancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. Such advancement will depend upon improvements in understanding of the fisheries and biology of bluefin tuna, especially regarding the effects of mixing and movement between the eastern and western Atlantic populations. Contracting Parties to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), of which the US is one, and other partners have embarked upon a multi-year research program on bluefin tuna as a step toward improving ICCAT's science-based management of Bluefin fisheries. Research sponsored under this funding opportunity represents a contribution to this partnership. Proposals that demonstrate collaborations with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program and other ICCAT partners are strongly encouraged.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, 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 BTRP is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.

Grantor contact information

Description

For questions regarding the application process, you may contact: Dax Ruiz, State/Federal Liaison Branch, (727) 824-5324, or Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov.

Email

Work

Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
NOAA-NMFS-SE-2021-2006574_NOFO_Report.pdf	Full Announcement	Jun 18, 2020 03:23 AM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: October 25, 2020

Application process

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Award

$600,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$25,000

Award Minimum

$300,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

NOAA-NMFS-SE-2021-2006574

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Environment

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

June 17, 2020

Archive date:

October 25, 2020