Research Set-Aside Program

2009 Program Year Deadline for Applications was March 24, 2008 Press Release Announcing 2009 Research-Set-Aside Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) [2-14-2008]  Federal Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions [2-8-2008] This same information is also available on the http://www.grants.gov website. Click on the 'Grant Search' Quick Link on the upper right-hand corner of the page, and search for the following Funding Opportunity Number (FFO): NMFS-NEFSC-2009-2001252 Applications can be submitted electronically through the Grants.gov website. Electronic submission requires applicants to first register on the Grants.gov website prior to submitting application materials. Registration is a one-time event that requires several days to process completely, so it should be started well in advance of any deadlines to submit applications. Applicants making electronic submissions are also advised not to wait until the last day before uploading their application materials. Closing dates of solicitations are typically busy days on the website, and the time it takes to upload materials may vary greatly depending upon the size of the files uploaded, the speed of the Internet connection, and the amount of traffic on the Grants.gov website. Status of Current and Prior Research Projects [as of April 2007] 2002 Program Year - 5 projects;  3 Completed, 2 Withdrawn 2003 Program Year - 5 projects; 3 Completed, 2 Withdrawn 2004 Program Year - 3 projects; 2 Completed, 1 Active 2005 Program Year - 3 projects; 1 Completed, 2 Active 2006 Program Year - 4 projects; All active 2007 Program Year - 4 projects; All active                      Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) Information Guidelines for Individuals Requesting Exempted Fishing Permits - Revised June 2005 (74K PDF)   NMFS Cooperative Research Guide Link to NMFS Northeast Region cooperative research website

Last Updated:  May 09, 2008