Species Recovery Grants to Tribes
Agency: Department of Commerce
Assistance Listings
- 11.472 -- Unallied Science Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recognizes the unique importance of many protected species to tribes and values ongoing efforts by tribal nations to conserve and protect species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to tribes to support conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species under its jurisdiction. This assistance, provided in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, can be used to support conservation of endangered, threatened, and candidate species or species proposed for listing, as well as post-delisting monitoring of recovered species. Proposals that address the recovery of one of the following critically endangered species are also encouraged as part of the agency’s Species in the Spotlight initiative: Gulf of Maine distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon, white abalone, Cook Inlet DPS of beluga whales, Hawaiian monk seal, Pacific leatherback sea turtle, and southern resident DPS of killer whales. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management plans, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Only federally recognized tribes and organizations of federally recognized tribes, such as the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, that have delegated authority to represent a federally recognized tribe on matters relating to ESA listed, candidate, or proposed species, are eligible to apply. Proposals focusing on listed, candidate, or proposed species of Pacific salmon or steelhead will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be supported through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. This document describes how to prepare and submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2020 and how NMFS will determine which proposals will be funded. This document should be read in its entirety as some information has changed from previous announcements.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes defined under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act (Public Law 103-454; for list see https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2019-00897) or presidential executive order. Organizations of federally recognized tribes, such as the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, that have delegated authority to represent federally recognized tribes on matters relating to listed, candidate, or proposed species, are also eligible to apply. Organizations of federally recognized tribes are required to provide supporting documentation demonstrating that they do have delegated authority from tribal officials and that the delegated authority is for the type of activity being proposed in the application.
Grantor contact information
Description
Margaret H Miller 301-427-8457
NMFS Office of Protected Resources
1315 EAST WEST HWY
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
Work
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2020-2006172_formatted.pdf | Full Announcement | Jul 30, 2019 04:24 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: November 30, 2019
Award
$300,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2020-2006172
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 30, 2019
Archive date:
November 30, 2019
