FY 2017 Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN), for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, and off the South Atlantic
states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, involving the U. S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resources assessment, socio-economic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing.
This program addresses NOAA's mission goal "Healthy Oceans."
This program addresses NOAA's mission goal "Healthy Oceans."
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-16-509.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible.
Federal governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the MARFIN program is to optimize research and development benefits from U. S. marine fishery resources.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
kelly.donnelly@noaa.gov
Date Posted:
2016-08-01
Application Due Date:
2016-10-14
Archive Date:
2016-11-13
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