Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2020 2006146
The FY20 Bluefin Tuna Research Program is a competitive federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) as a discretionary program, with awards issued as cooperative agreements. Its central purpose is to strengthen science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna by funding research that improves what managers and scientists know about bluefin tuna biology and fisheries dynamics. A key emphasis of the program is resolving uncertainties tied to population structure in the Atlantic, especially how much mixing occurs and how fish move between the eastern and western Atlantic components. That kind of information directly affects stock assessments, quota-setting, and international management decisions, so the program is geared toward producing results that can be used in real management contexts rather than purely academic work.
The opportunity is positioned within a broader international effort coordinated through the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The United States participates in ICCAT as a Contracting Party, and this grant program is intended to contribute to ICCATs multi-year Atlantic bluefin tuna research initiative. As a result, proposals that are aligned with ICCAT research priorities, share data in ways that support ICCAT science, or otherwise integrate with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program are particularly valued. The solicitation also highlights that collaboration is not just welcome but strongly encouraged, especially partnerships with other ICCAT participants and research teams working under the ICCAT framework.
From an administrative standpoint, the program (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA NMFS SE 2020 2006146; CFDA/Assistance Listing: 11.472) anticipated making around eight awards, with a maximum funding level of $300,000 per award. The funding activity area is categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting its applied research focus. The original closing date for applications was September 20, 2019, and the opportunity record was created on June 27, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with specifics intended to be clarified in the opportunitys eligibility section, which typically means applicants could include a mix of entities such as academic institutions, non-profits, research organizations, and potentially other qualified partners depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement.
Overall, the program is designed to generate practical, management-relevant science that improves understanding of Atlantic bluefin tuna movements, mixing between eastern and western areas, and related biological and fishery processes. By explicitly tying supported projects to ICCATs collaborative research efforts, the program aims to ensure that the work funded in the U.S. contributes to international datasets and analyses that underpin stock assessment and coordinated management of bluefin tuna across the Atlantic.Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2020 2006146
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY20 Bluefin Tuna Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.472.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY20 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (NOAA Fisheries/NMFS) - FAQs
1) What is the FY20 Bluefin Tuna Research Program?
The FY20 Bluefin Tuna Research Program is a competitive federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Fisheries (NMFS). It supports research intended to strengthen science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna by improving knowledge of bluefin tuna biology and fisheries dynamics.
2) What kind of funding mechanism is used for awards?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements under a discretionary program.
3) What is the main purpose of this program?
The central purpose is to fund research that reduces key scientific uncertainties affecting management of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with a focus on producing results that can be used in real management contexts (for example, stock assessments and quota-setting) rather than purely academic outcomes.
4) What research topics are emphasized?
A key emphasis is resolving uncertainties tied to population structure in the Atlantic, especially the degree of mixing and movement between the eastern and western Atlantic components of Atlantic bluefin tuna. More broadly, the program supports research that improves understanding of bluefin tuna biology and fisheries dynamics.
5) Why is population structure and mixing between eastern and western Atlantic components so important?
Information about mixing and movement directly affects stock assessments, quota-setting, and international management decisions. Reducing uncertainty in these areas helps managers and scientists make better-informed decisions.
6) How is this opportunity connected to ICCAT?
The program is positioned within a broader international effort coordinated through the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The United States participates in ICCAT as a Contracting Party, and this grant program is intended to contribute to ICCAT's multi-year Atlantic bluefin tuna research initiative.
7) Are proposals required to align with ICCAT priorities?
The solicitation indicates that proposals aligned with ICCAT research priorities are particularly valued. Proposals that share data in ways that support ICCAT science, or otherwise integrate with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program, are also especially valued.
8) Is collaboration encouraged?
Yes. Collaboration is strongly encouraged, including partnerships with other ICCAT participants and research teams working under the ICCAT framework.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS SE 2020 2006146.
10) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 11.472.
11) How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making around eight awards.
12) What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The maximum funding level is $300,000 per award.
13) What is the general funding activity area?
The opportunity is categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting an applied research focus.
14) When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on June 27, 2019.
15) What was the application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was September 20, 2019.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The details are intended to be clarified in the opportunity's eligibility section in the full announcement. This wording typically suggests eligibility may include a mix of entities such as academic institutions, non-profits, research organizations, and potentially other qualified partners depending on the specific eligibility language.
17) What kind of project outcomes does the program want?
The program is designed to generate practical, management-relevant science that improves understanding of Atlantic bluefin tuna movements, mixing between eastern and western areas, and related biological and fishery processes, with results that can inform decision-making processes such as assessments and coordinated management.
18) How does the program support international management of Atlantic bluefin tuna?
By tying supported projects to ICCAT's collaborative research efforts, the program aims to ensure that work funded in the United States contributes to international datasets and analyses that underpin stock assessment and coordinated management of bluefin tuna across the Atlantic.
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