Saltonstall-Kennedy Program

August 24, 2016

NOAA Fisheries announces webinar on how to find and apply for Fiscal Year 17 Saltonstall-Kennedy funding

The webinar will take place August 30th at 3:00pm EST.

We encourage all potential applicants to attend this town hall webinar to learn more about the S-K program, its objectives, this year's priorities, the application process, and the timeline for this year's solicitation.

Join by audio:

Dial in: 888-790-2009

Participant Code: SK2017

Event address:  https://noaaevents3.webex.com/noaaevents3/onstage/g.php?MTID=e060de01f22f87874427b40050ccbd73c

There will be an open question and answer session after the presentation portion of the webinar. We hope you are able to join us!

July 22, 2016

NOAA Fisheries announces up to $10 million available to support fisheries projects for the 2017 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant competition

NOAA Fisheries announces up to $10 million available to support fisheries projects through the 2017 Saltonstall-Kennedy (SK) Grant competition.  The solicitation for proposals is open on Grants.gov on July 22, 2016, and will close on December 9, 2016.  New for this solicitation is the requirement to submit a pre-proposal in advance of a full proposal submission.  The pre-proposal process is intended to provide an indication to potential applicants of the technical merit and the relevancy of the proposed project to the SK program before preparing a full proposal. Pre-proposals for the 2017 SK solicitation are due on September 20, 2016, and should be sent via email to NMFS.SK.PreProposals@noaa.gov.

The goal of the program is to fund projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.  The FY17 solicitation seeks applicants that fall into seven priorities. The seven priorities are:

• Marine Aquaculture
• Fishery data collection
• Techniques for reducing bycatch and other adverse impacts
• Adapting to climate change and other long term ecosystem change
• Promotion, development, and marketing
• Socio-economic research
• Science coming from within the U.S. territories

More information on eligibility can be found on the NOAA Fisheries website. Click here to find out how to apply.

• Frequently asked questions about applying to the S-K program
• Checklist for applicants
• Application guidelines

June 2, 2016

NOAA Announces FY2016 Recommended Projects

NOAA is announcing over $11 million in funding for 50 recommended projects under the FY16 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grants Program.  Projects  will be funded in every region of the country and in the territories including Alaska; the Greater Atlantic; the West Coast; Pacific Islands, the Southeast, Gulf and Caribbean; and in US territories.

The recommended projects fall into seven research priorities and touch on every aspect of marine research, including fishery data collection, socioeconomics, fishing gear and bycatch, aquaculture, seafood promotion, development and marketing, and the effects of climate change. 

Of the 50 projects selected nationally, 22 projects are in the Greater Atlantic Region requesting over $4.6 million in federal support.

The list of recommended projects are in the Greater Atlantic Region is now available. For summaries of work to be performed under these recommended projects, click here.

Go to the S-K National Program webpage for a full list of funded projects.

S-K Townhall Webinar

On October 22, 2015 NOAA Fisheries held an informational webinar to provide an overview of the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grants Program application process and to answer questions from interested applicants.  Please find a copy of the presentation HERE.

NOAA Announces FY2014 Recommended Projects

NOAA is announcing over $25 million in funding for 88 recommended projects under the FY14-15 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grants Program.  Projects  will be funded in every region of the country and in the territories including Alaska; the Greater Atlantic; the West Coast; Pacific Islands, the Southeast, Gulf and Caribbean; and in US territories.

Research priorities for 2014/2015 included: maximizing fishing opportunities and jobs, improving the cost effectiveness and capacity for observations, increase the supply, quality, and diversification of domestic seafood, and improve the quality and quantity of fishery information from the U.S. territories. 

Of the 88 projects selected nationally, 33 projects are in the Greater Atlantic Region requesting over $8.8 million in federal support.

The list of recommended projects are in the Greater Atlantic Region is now available. For summaries of work to be performed under these recommended projects, click here.

Go to the S-K National Program webpage for a full list of funded projects.