National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
Open. Closes January 22, 2027, 92 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production, opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398 |
| Assistance listing | 11.452 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 24, 2026 |
| Closes | January 22, 2027 |
| Award range | $50,000 to $400,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 30 |
| Total program funding | $4,600,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Private institutions of higher education Individuals Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Special district governments Small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and state, local, U.S. territorial, Alaska Native, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. If an eligible applicant has questions regarding this funding opportunity, they should contact: Justin Pearce Office of Sustainable Fisheries 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, through the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA), 16 U.S.C. 1865, requires that NOAA’s conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398 (2).pdf (Full Announcement)
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