2026 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program

DOC-DOCNOAAERA Posted NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2026-31286

Description

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting proposals under the Scallop RSA Program. Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement Successful applicants will be awarded scallop RSA quota. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management (RFM) Council, including Council members, are ineligible to submit an application under this program.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
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Award Ceiling
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Total Estimated Funding
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Expected Awards
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Key Dates
Posted
January 22, 2026
Closes
April 24, 2026
Archive Date
May 24, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Agency Code
DOC-DOCNOAAERA
Funding Instrument
Other