National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 is offered by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Max award: $400,000. Applications close on Jan 22, 2027.
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Closes | Jan 22, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Total program funding | $4,600,000 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Individuals, County governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), State governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, Special district governments, 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 |
| Category | Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
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…
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Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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