Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003746
Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003746
- The Department of Commerce in the education 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 28, 2013 and posted on Jun 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 2013. (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: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) is a competitive federal funding program run through the Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), designed to support research and development projects that improve how the United States uses and manages marine fishery resources. The core idea behind MARFIN is collaboration: it funds projects that bring together strong scientific, technical, and management expertise to tackle priority fishery issues where better data, better analysis, or improved tools can lead to practical benefits for fisheries and the communities that rely on them. The program is structured to produce usable answers for real management needs rather than purely academic results, with an emphasis on work that aligns with the NMFS Strategic Plan.
In terms of goals, MARFIN focuses heavily on fisheries sustainability and responsible management. Projects are expected to help rebuild overfished stocks, support and maintain fisheries that are currently performing well, and strengthen the ability of managers to integrate protected species conservation with fishery management decisions. That means proposals can range from stock assessment improvements and monitoring approaches to applied research that reduces bycatch, evaluates ecosystem impacts, or improves understanding of fish population dynamics in ways that directly inform management actions. A key feature of the program is that its priorities are not set in isolation: NMFS develops MARFIN funding priorities using recommendations from non-scientific and technical experts as well as NMFS research and operations officials, and it coordinates longer-term needs through the Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process. This linkage to SEDAR helps ensure the funded work supports assessment and data needs that are relevant to the region and timely for upcoming management decisions. The program also makes clear that it does not favor short-term projects over long-term ones, so applicants can propose either type as long as the work is responsive to identified priorities and delivers meaningful outcomes.
The opportunity provides funding through grants and cooperative agreements, meaning some awards may involve closer federal involvement depending on the nature of the project and the agreement type. For this particular solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003746, CFDA 11.433), NMFS anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $25,000 (award floor) and $175,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for applicants and can make the program accessible to a wide range of capable organizations and partners.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types that might contribute to marine fisheries research and applied management solutions. Eligible applicants include federal recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, state governments, county and local governments (including cities/townships and special districts), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and even individuals. That wide eligibility reflects MARFINs emphasis on cooperative efforts and applied results, since important fishery work often involves partnerships among universities, government agencies, industry groups, fishing communities, nonprofits, and private research entities.
Administratively, the solicitation was posted on June 28, 2013, with an application closing date of August 9, 2013, and it was later archived on September 8, 2013. The funding activity categories associated with the opportunity include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, which matches the programs applied research focus. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Robert Sadler at (727) 824-5324.
Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) Grant - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)?
MARFIN is a competitive federal funding program run through the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports research and development projects that improve how the United States uses and manages marine fishery resources, with an emphasis on practical outcomes that support real management needs.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund collaborative, applied projects that bring together scientific, technical, and management expertise to address priority fishery issues where better data, improved analysis, or stronger tools can lead to practical benefits for fisheries and the communities that rely on them.
Is MARFIN focused on academic research or management-ready results?
MARFIN emphasizes usable answers for real fishery management needs rather than purely academic results. Projects are expected to generate outputs that directly inform management decisions and align with the NMFS Strategic Plan.
What kinds of projects does MARFIN fund?
Funded projects can include work such as stock assessment improvements, monitoring approaches, applied research to reduce bycatch, evaluation of ecosystem impacts, and improving understanding of fish population dynamics when it directly supports management actions.
What are the program goals related to fisheries sustainability?
MARFIN focuses on responsible fisheries management by supporting projects that help rebuild overfished stocks, support and maintain fisheries that are currently performing well, and strengthen the ability of managers to integrate protected species conservation with fishery management decisions.
How are MARFIN priorities determined?
NMFS develops MARFIN funding priorities using recommendations from non-scientific and technical experts as well as NMFS research and operations officials. NMFS also coordinates longer-term needs through the Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process.
What role does SEDAR play in MARFIN?
MARFIN is linked to the Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process to help ensure funded work supports regional assessment and data needs that are relevant and timely for upcoming management decisions.
Does MARFIN prefer short-term projects over long-term projects?
No. The program states it does not favor short-term projects over long-term projects. Either can be proposed as long as the work responds to identified priorities and delivers meaningful outcomes.
What type of funding instruments are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity provides funding through grants and cooperative agreements. Some awards may involve closer federal involvement depending on the nature of the project and the agreement type.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003746 and the CFDA number is 11.433.
How many awards were anticipated under this solicitation?
NMFS anticipated making about 10 awards under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding pool for this solicitation was $2,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was $25,000 and the award ceiling was $175,000 for individual awards.
Is there a cost sharing or match requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; state governments; county and local governments (including cities/townships and special districts); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and individuals.
Why is eligibility so broad for MARFIN?
The program emphasizes cooperative efforts and applied results, and fisheries work often benefits from partnerships across universities, government agencies, industry groups, fishing communities, nonprofits, and private research entities.
When was the solicitation posted and when did it close?
The solicitation was posted on June 28, 2013, and the application closing date was August 9, 2013.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on September 8, 2013, meaning it is no longer an active, open solicitation based on the information provided.
What funding activity categories were associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories included education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
Who was the point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Robert Sadler, reachable at (727) 824-5324, for applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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