Description
The FY24 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competition is a grant program that aims to promote U.S. fisheries by assisting the fishing community to address marketing and research needs. The program seeks applications that demonstrate direct benefits to U.S. fisheries and meaningful participation of fishing communities. Eligible applicants include citizens or nationals of the United States, as well as entities such as corporations, partnerships, and associations. The program will provide grants or cooperative agreements for up to two years, with a maximum award of $500,000.
• The program will support projects that address aspects of U.S. fisheries, including harvesting, processing, marketing, and associated business infrastructures.
• Applicants must submit a pre-proposal that meets the submission requirements listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) by the established due date.
• Full proposals will not be reviewed or evaluated if a pre-proposal was not received on time and ranked.
• The program encourages applications from members of fishing communities and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.