August 21, 2017 — The following was released by NOAA:
This year’s solicitation consists of 2 separate submission processes. All interested applicants must submit a 2 page Pre-Proposal to the FFO posted at www.Grants.gov found here: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=Saltonstall
Please note that under this one Full Funding Opportunity there are 2 competitive links. Please be sure to submit your pre-proposals to the “PRE PROPOSALS FY18 Saltonstall Kennedy” link prior to the date specified below.
Applicants interested in submitting a full applicantion after the pre-proposal review process must submit the full application through www.Grants.gov. Please be sure to submit your FULL Proposals to the “FULL Proposals FY18 Saltonstall Kennedy” link prior to the date specified below.
Pre-proposals are due October 10, 2017.
Full proposals are due January 8, 2018.
(a pre-proposal in advance of a full proposal is a requirement for this solicitation)
The goal of the SK program is to fund projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries and practices, deal with the impacts of conservation and management measures and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable. The 2018 SK solicitation seeks applicants that fall into the following priorities:
- Marine Aquaculture
- Adapting to Environmental Changes and other Long-Term Impacts in Marine Ecosystems
- Promotion, Development, and Marketing
- Territorial Science
For additional information on how to apply go to this link:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/skhome.htm