Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) – FY2026/27 Deadline: Jan 22, 2027 · up to $400K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.452 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of Hawaii 2 awards $744,977
- Float Partners Llc $373,745
- International Seafood Sustainability Foundation Inc. 2 awards $267,538
- Hawaii Academy Of Science $210,000
- Salty Lady Seafood Llc $50,000
- Sitka Tribe Of Alaska $43,188
- University Of Alaska Anchorage $28,808
- Ak Longline Fishermans Association $24,986
Program Objective
Promotes improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies to benefit U.S. fishermen by minimizing bycatch (non-target catch), reducing post-release mortality of non-target species, and minimizing habitat impacts to the extent practicable.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
Eligible applicants for assistance include State and local governments, including their universities and colleges; U.S. territorial agencies; Federal and State-recognized Indian Tribal governments; private universities and colleges; private profit and nonprofit research and conservation organizations and/or individuals.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Proposals are initially evaluated by the pertinent NMFS office/region/science center, or their component laboratories, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential contribution of the project to national or regional goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects recommended for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division for review and approval.
A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline
Program details & compliance
Description
Promotes improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies to benefit U.S. fishermen by minimizing bycatch (non-target catch), reducing post-release mortality of non-target species, and minimizing habitat impacts to the extent practicable.
Mission Categories
Primary: Fish and Wildlife Preservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds can be used by recipients to support a wide variety of research and management activities for high- priority marine and estuarine resources, especially for species and/or their habitat currently under, or proposed for future Federal or interjurisdictional management.
Required Documentation
Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs application and conduct.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements