Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2020 2006111
The FY20 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Competition is a federal grant and cooperative agreement opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is funded under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, which set up the S-K fund specifically to support fisheries research and development projects that strengthen U.S. fisheries and the communities and businesses connected to them. In this program, "fisheries" is used broadly and includes wild capture fisheries, marine aquaculture, and recreational fishing, with a focus on practical outcomes that improve how seafood is produced, handled, and brought to market.
At its core, the S-K Research Program is meant to help fishing industries and working waterfront communities get better economic results while staying sustainable. That includes supporting projects that build and maintain sustainable fisheries and fishing practices, help communities adapt to conservation and management measures, and find ways to use or improve existing infrastructure so ports, processors, and other waterfront businesses remain viable. The program also emphasizes expanding and strengthening both domestic and international markets for U.S. seafood products tied to commercial and recreational fisheries.
To be competitive under this specific FY20 announcement, proposals have to align with at least one of the stated priority areas. Those priorities center on (1) promotion, development, and marketing, and/or (2) science or technology that promotes sustainable U.S. seafood production and harvesting. In practical terms, that means applicants should propose work that either helps seafood move more effectively through the marketplace (for example, addressing barriers to consumer demand, product forms, quality, market access, or supply chain efficiency) or develops and tests tools, methods, or innovations that improve sustainability and performance in harvesting and production (including aquaculture), with clear benefits to U.S. fisheries participants.
Funding is offered on a competitive basis and depends on the availability of appropriations. Applicants may request up to $300,000 in federal funding for projects lasting up to two years. A notable feature of this opportunity is that matching funds are not required, and they are not used as a factor during proposal evaluation, which lowers the barrier for smaller organizations or applicants who may not have access to non-federal cost share.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and awards may be made either as grants or cooperative agreements depending on the level of federal involvement anticipated in the project. The program is associated with CFDA number 11.427 and falls within environment, natural resources, and research and development activity areas. The posting indicates an expectation of roughly 50 awards. The opportunity was created May 31, 2019, with an application deadline of November 12, 2019, and anticipated project start dates no earlier than September 1, 2020.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement. Generally, the program is designed to support work that benefits U.S. fisheries, meaning projects should clearly connect to U.S. commercial or recreational fisheries and demonstrate how results will help the fishing industry, seafood businesses, or fishing communities.Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2020 2006111
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY20 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.427.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 31, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019. (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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY20 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Competition FAQs
What is the FY20 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Competition?
The FY20 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Competition is a federal grant and cooperative agreement opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports fisheries research and development projects intended to strengthen U.S. fisheries and the communities and businesses connected to them.
What law or fund supports this opportunity?
This opportunity is funded under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, which established the S-K fund specifically to support fisheries research and development.
How does this program define "fisheries"?
In this program, "fisheries" is used broadly. It includes wild capture fisheries, marine aquaculture, and recreational fishing.
What kinds of outcomes is the S-K Research Program looking for?
The program emphasizes practical outcomes that improve how seafood is produced, handled, and brought to market, with the goal of improving economic results while remaining sustainable.
What are the main goals of the S-K Research Program?
Core goals include helping fishing industries and working waterfront communities achieve better economic results while staying sustainable. This includes supporting projects that build and maintain sustainable fisheries and fishing practices, help communities adapt to conservation and management measures, and use or improve existing infrastructure so ports, processors, and other waterfront businesses remain viable.
Does the program support market-related work?
Yes. The program emphasizes expanding and strengthening both domestic and international markets for U.S. seafood products tied to commercial and recreational fisheries.
What are the FY20 priority areas proposals must align with?
To be competitive under this FY20 announcement, proposals must align with at least one priority area: (1) promotion, development, and marketing, and/or (2) science or technology that promotes sustainable U.S. seafood production and harvesting.
What does the "promotion, development, and marketing" priority mean in practice?
This priority focuses on helping seafood move more effectively through the marketplace. Examples described include work addressing barriers to consumer demand, product forms, quality, market access, or supply chain efficiency.
What does the "science or technology" priority mean in practice?
This priority focuses on developing and testing tools, methods, or innovations that improve sustainability and performance in harvesting and production, including aquaculture, with clear benefits to U.S. fisheries participants.
How much funding can an applicant request?
Applicants may request up to $300,000 in federal funding.
How long can projects last?
Projects may last up to two years.
Are matching funds required?
No. Matching funds are not required for this opportunity.
Are matching funds considered during proposal evaluation?
No. The posting indicates matching funds are not used as a factor during proposal evaluation.
Is this funding competitive?
Yes. Funding is offered on a competitive basis and depends on the availability of appropriations.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
Will awards be grants or cooperative agreements?
Awards may be made either as grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of federal involvement anticipated in the project.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 11.427.
What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls within environment, natural resources, and research and development activity areas.
About how many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expectation of roughly 50 awards.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created on May 31, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is November 12, 2019.
When could projects start?
Anticipated project start dates were no earlier than September 1, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement.
What kind of connection to the United States does a project need?
The program is designed to support work that benefits U.S. fisheries. Projects should clearly connect to U.S. commercial or recreational fisheries and show how results will help the fishing industry, seafood businesses, or fishing communities.
Is aquaculture eligible under this program?
Yes. The program's broad definition of fisheries includes marine aquaculture, and the science/technology priority specifically includes improvements in production, including aquaculture.
Is recreational fishing included?
Yes. The program definition of fisheries includes recreational fishing, and it also emphasizes markets for U.S. seafood products tied to commercial and recreational fisheries.
Does the program support projects related to ports and working waterfronts?
Yes. The program includes supporting projects that use or improve existing infrastructure so ports, processors, and other waterfront businesses remain viable.
Does the program focus on sustainability?
Yes. Sustainability is a central theme, including maintaining sustainable fisheries and fishing practices and supporting science or technology that promotes sustainable U.S. seafood production and harvesting.
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