May 29, 2018 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries is pleased to announce the 2019 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant competition is currently open. This year’s solicitation consists of two separate submission processes. All interested applicants must submit a 2 page Pre-Proposal to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted at www.Grants.gov found here. Applicants interested in submitting a full application after the pre-proposal review process must submit the full application through www.grants.gov.
Please note that under this one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) there are two (2) competition links. Please be sure to submit your pre-proposals to the “PRE PROPOSALS FY19 Saltonstall-Kennedy” link prior to July 23, 2018, the date specified in this NOFO. Please be sure to submit your FULL Proposals to the “FULL Proposals FY19 Saltonstall-Kennedy” link prior to November 5, 2018, the date specified in this NOFO. Be sure to read the NOFO and follow the directions closely.
The goal of the S-K program is to fund projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable. The FY19 solicitation seeks applications that fall into one of three priorities:
- Promotion
- Development
- Marketing
- Marine Aquaculture
- Support of Science that Maximizes Fishing Opportunities
- Revenue and Jobs in U.S. Fisheries
- Long-Term Sustainability of Marine Resources
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