Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2012 2002993
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- 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 "Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.433 Marine Fisheries Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 1, 2011 and posted on Jun 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, 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 MARFIN program is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Region funding opportunity that supports applied research and development projects aimed at improving how U.S. fisheries are used and managed in two key areas: the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic off North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The program is built around close involvement of the U.S. fishing industry, both commercial and recreational, and it is designed to produce practical results that can be used by fishermen, processors, scientists, and fishery managers. MARFIN aligns with NOAA's broader mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach, meaning projects are expected to consider fisheries within their wider ecological and human context rather than treating them in isolation.
Projects considered under MARFIN can span a range of fisheries-related topics as long as they contribute to optimizing the use of marine fishery resources in the target region. The solicitation highlights areas such as fishery biology and life history research, resource and stock assessment work, socioeconomic studies that look at the human and economic dimensions of fishing, and efforts tied to fisheries management and conservation. It also specifically calls out selected harvesting methods and post-harvest topics like fish handling and processing, which signals interest in work that reduces waste, improves product quality, increases efficiency, or supports better market outcomes while remaining consistent with sustainable management. A defining feature of the program is its emphasis on real-world applicability and collaboration with the fishing community, so proposals typically need a clear plan for how industry partners will participate and how results will be transferred into practice.
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA/NMFS as a discretionary program, with awards issued either as grants or cooperative agreements. The total estimated funding available for the competition was about $2,000,000, with an expectation of roughly 10 awards. Individual project budgets were anticipated to fall between $25,000 (award floor) and $175,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for smaller organizations or industry-linked applicants who may not have access to non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible to apply. The announcement also excluded foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations, reflecting the program's purpose of ensuring the benefits of the research and development flow back to U.S. marine fishery resources and the U.S. fishing sector.
Key administrative details in the notice include the funding opportunity number NOAA NMFS SE 2012 2002993 and the CFDA number 11.433 (Marine Fisheries Initiative). The opportunity was posted and created on June 1, 2011, with an application deadline of July 18, 2011, and an archive date of August 17, 2011, indicating this specific solicitation is historical rather than currently open. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact for application download issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, and the notice directed users to access full requirements through the "Full Announcement" link referenced in the posting.
Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) Grant - FAQs
What is the Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)?
MARFIN is a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Region funding opportunity that supports applied research and development projects intended to improve how U.S. fisheries are used and managed.
Which geographic areas does MARFIN focus on?
The program targets two key areas: the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic off North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
What is the main purpose of MARFIN-funded projects?
Projects are expected to deliver practical, real-world results that can be used by fishermen, processors, scientists, and fishery managers to optimize the use of marine fishery resources in the target region.
How does the fishing industry factor into MARFIN projects?
A defining feature of MARFIN is close involvement of the U.S. fishing industry, including both commercial and recreational participants. Proposals typically need a clear plan for how industry partners will participate and how results will be transferred into practice.
What kinds of project topics are considered under this opportunity?
The solicitation allows a range of fisheries-related topics, as long as they contribute to optimizing marine fishery resource use in the target region. Highlighted areas include fishery biology and life history research, resource and stock assessment, socioeconomic studies, and fisheries management and conservation.
Does MARFIN support work on harvesting methods or post-harvest handling?
Yes. The opportunity specifically calls out selected harvesting methods and post-harvest topics such as fish handling and processing, signaling interest in work that reduces waste, improves product quality, increases efficiency, or supports better market outcomes while remaining consistent with sustainable management.
What broader NOAA mission does MARFIN align with?
MARFIN aligns with NOAA's mission to protect, restore, and manage coastal and ocean resources using an ecosystem approach, meaning projects are expected to consider fisheries within their wider ecological and human context rather than treating them in isolation.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA/NMFS as a discretionary program under the NMFS Southeast Region.
What type of awards were expected (grant or cooperative agreement)?
Awards were to be issued as either grants or cooperative agreements.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available for the competition was about $2,000,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The notice indicated an expectation of roughly 10 awards.
What was the anticipated funding range for individual projects?
Individual project budgets were anticipated to range from $25,000 (award floor) to $175,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the notice.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Federal agencies and federal institutions were not eligible. The announcement also excluded foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number listed in the notice is NOAA NMFS SE 2012 2002993.
What is the CFDA number associated with MARFIN?
The notice lists CFDA 11.433 (Marine Fisheries Initiative).
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 1, 2011. The application deadline was July 18, 2011.
Is this MARFIN solicitation currently open?
No. The notice indicates an archive date of August 17, 2011, which means this specific solicitation is historical rather than currently open.
Where were applicants directed to find full application requirements?
The notice directed applicants to access full requirements through the "Full Announcement" link referenced in the posting.
Who was the point of contact for application download issues?
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact for application download issues was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
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