Research Set-Aside Program

Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside Program NMFS Research Set-Aside Program Site and List of Funded Projects to Date NMFS Cooperative Research Guide and Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) Information Guidelines for Individuals Requesting Exempted Fishing Permits - Revised June 2005 (74K PDF) Link to NMFS Northeast Region cooperative research website 2011 Program Year Deadline for Applications was March 22, 2010 Press Release Announcing 2011 Research-Set-Aside Federal Funding Opportunity  Federal Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions [1-20-2010] 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): NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2011-2002247 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.

Last Updated:  August 17, 2010