Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2025 28400
The FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) discretionary funding opportunity that supports research aimed at strengthening science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna. The program is designed to improve the scientific foundation used to manage bluefin tuna fisheries, with a strong emphasis on filling key knowledge gaps about the fishery, overall abundance, and the species biology. A central focus is better understanding how bluefin tuna move and mix between the eastern and western Atlantic populations, since that mixing directly affects stock assessments and, ultimately, management decisions.
This opportunity is positioned as part of a broader, multi-year international research effort connected to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The United States is a Contracting Party to ICCAT, and the grant-funded work is meant to contribute to ICCAT-related science and management improvements. Proposals that clearly demonstrate collaboration with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program and other ICCAT partners are highlighted as especially relevant, reflecting the program goal of producing results that feed into shared international science priorities and management needs.
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements, which typically means NOAA expects more direct involvement than in a standard grant, such as coordination on project activities, deliverables, or data sharing. The maximum funding per award is $300,000, with about five awards expected under this competition. The official closing date listed is November 1, 2024, and the opportunity was created on August 29, 2024. The program is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, and it is listed under CFDA number 11.472.
Eligibility is broad within the United States and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), individuals, and state, county, city/township, and special district governments. Federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations are also eligible. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to apply. In addition, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are specifically excluded from eligibility. The stated reason for these exclusions is that the program is intended to optimize the research and development benefits derived from U.S. marine fishery resources, even though the research itself is linked to international management through ICCAT.
In practical terms, competitive proposals for this program should align tightly with management-relevant questions for Atlantic bluefin tuna, especially research that clarifies population structure, migration and mixing dynamics, abundance indicators, fishery characteristics, and biological factors that influence assessments. Strong applications will also show how the work connects to ICCAT science priorities, including concrete collaboration plans, data integration approaches, and pathways for results to inform assessments and management. The funding opportunity number for reference is NOAA NMFS SE 2025 28400, and the sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA (ERA Production).Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2025 28400
- The DOC NOAA - ERA Production in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 25 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 2024-08-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-11-01. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program (NOAA NMFS) - FAQs
1) What is the FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program?
The FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program is a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) discretionary funding opportunity that supports research to strengthen science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna. The program emphasizes filling key knowledge gaps related to the fishery, overall abundance, and the biology of the species.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to improve the scientific foundation used to manage Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries. A central focus is generating information that improves stock assessments and management decisions, particularly by addressing priority gaps in population structure, movement, and related biological and fishery dynamics.
3) What research topics are especially encouraged?
Competitive proposals are expected to align with management-relevant questions for Atlantic bluefin tuna. The opportunity highlights research that improves understanding of:
- Population structure
- Migration patterns
- Mixing dynamics between eastern and western Atlantic populations
- Abundance indicators
- Fishery characteristics
- Biological factors that influence stock assessments
4) Why is eastern and western Atlantic mixing a key focus?
Understanding how bluefin tuna move and mix between the eastern and western Atlantic populations is highlighted because mixing directly affects stock assessments. Changes or uncertainty in mixing can influence assessment results and, ultimately, management decisions.
5) How does this program connect to ICCAT?
This opportunity is described as part of a broader, multi-year international research effort connected to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The United States is a Contracting Party to ICCAT, and the grant-funded work is intended to contribute to ICCAT-related science and management improvements.
6) Is collaboration with ICCAT partners important?
Yes. Proposals that clearly demonstrate collaboration with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program and other ICCAT partners are specifically highlighted as especially relevant. This reflects the program goal of producing results that feed into shared international science priorities and management needs.
7) What kinds of collaboration details should a strong proposal include?
Based on the program description, strong applications should show clear connections to ICCAT science priorities and include concrete plans such as collaboration approaches, data integration methods, and pathways for results to inform assessments and management.
8) What type of award will NOAA make under this opportunity?
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements. This typically indicates NOAA expects more direct involvement than under a standard grant, such as coordination on project activities, deliverables, or data sharing.
9) How much funding is available per award?
The maximum funding per award is $300,000.
10) How many awards are expected?
About five awards are expected under this competition.
11) What is the application deadline?
The official closing date listed for this opportunity is November 1, 2024.
12) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 29, 2024.
13) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NMFS SE 2025 28400.
14) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 11.472.
15) Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA (ERA Production), through NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
16) What categories does this funding opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad within the United States and includes:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3))
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
- Individuals
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- Other Tribal organizations
18) Are federal agencies or federal institutions eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are not eligible to apply.
19) Are foreign governments or international organizations eligible?
No. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are specifically excluded from eligibility.
20) Why are foreign entities excluded if ICCAT is international?
The stated reason for excluding foreign governments, foreign-jurisdiction organizations, and international organizations is that the program is intended to optimize the research and development benefits derived from U.S. marine fishery resources, even though the research is linked to international management through ICCAT.
21) Does the program prioritize management-relevant outcomes?
Yes. The opportunity description emphasizes that competitive proposals should align tightly with management-relevant questions and produce results that can inform stock assessments and management decisions, including through ICCAT-related science pathways.
22) What makes a proposal particularly competitive for this program?
Based on the information provided, a competitive proposal would tightly align with Atlantic bluefin tuna management needs, address highlighted knowledge gaps (especially movement and mixing between populations), and clearly demonstrate collaboration and integration with ICCAT science priorities and partners, including how data and results will be used in assessment and management contexts.
23) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The FY 25 Bluefin Tuna Research Program is described as a NOAA NMFS discretionary funding opportunity.
24) What is the overarching context for this program?
This opportunity is positioned within a broader, multi-year international research effort tied to ICCAT, with the intent that funded work contributes to shared science and management improvements for Atlantic bluefin tuna.
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