August 9, 2016 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Managment Council:

Scallop industry members and partners have until 5 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2016 to submit applications for the latest round of funding available through the Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program.

The program was established through the Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) to address scallop research priorities identified by the New England Fishery Management Council. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), in coordination with the Council, is now soliciting proposals for the 2017 and 2018 Atlantic Sea Scallop Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO).

To apply, go to www.grants.gov and use the following funding opportunity number: NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2017- 2004963.

NMFS emphasized, “Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the understanding of the scallop resource or contribute to scallop fishery management decisions. Priority is given to funding research proposals addressing the list of 2017 and 2018 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Priorities listed in the FFO.”

Read the full release from the New England Fishery Management Council