September 18, 2015 — TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi is urging businesses and individuals involved with commercial and recreational fisheries to apply for $10 million in grants made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for projects that improve and enhance fisheries and coastal ecosystems.
“Fishing is an important part of the South Jersey economy and these grants present an opportunity to sustain and improve this industry,” said Fiocchi, R-Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic. “Individuals or companies that understand the benefits of fishing, value the ecosystem of marine life and have proposals to further develop aquaculture should apply for an NOAA grant. People who earn a living or enjoy fishing may have a project that benefits not only New Jersey, but fisheries throughout the country.”
The application deadline is Nov. 2. Forty grants will be awarded, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Citizens of the U.S., corporations, associations and non-profit entities are eligible for the program. For more information, visit http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/skhome.htm or www.grants.gov.