Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2019 2006046
The Highly Migratory Species Research Initiative is a NOAA Sea Grant funding opportunity designed to improve the science needed to manage and conserve Atlantic highly migratory species, especially tunas, billfish, and sharks, in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. These species play a major role in ocean ecosystems and also support valuable commercial and recreational fisheries, but management is often constrained by basic information gaps. The opportunity is aimed at closing those gaps by funding research that strengthens understanding of HMS life history, biology, and population status, so that future decisions about harvest, conservation measures, and long term stock sustainability can rest on better evidence.
A central theme of the initiative is that better HMS science has direct benefits for coastal communities and fisheries that depend on healthy stocks. The program explicitly recognizes that many groups have a stake in how these species are studied and managed, including federal and state agencies, commercial and recreational fishing sectors, the broader seafood supply chain, academic researchers, and even consumers. Sea Grant positions itself as a bridge between universities and end users, not only funding research but also emphasizing the transfer of results to the people who can apply the findings in management, industry practices, and conservation planning.
The initiative was launched in response to direction from Congress in the FY 2019 NOAA appropriations, which instructed Sea Grant to allocate up to 2 million dollars to start an HMS research effort focused on the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. One highlighted area of interest is research on interactions between yellowfin tuna and oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting a real world management question tied to how offshore structures may influence tuna behavior, aggregation, catchability, or broader ecosystem dynamics. More broadly, the priorities for what should be funded were informed by NOAA Fisheries and stakeholder input, particularly the 2014 Atlantic HMS Management Based Research Needs and Priorities document, which outlined critical research gaps that, if addressed, would improve stock assessments and management effectiveness.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA under the National Sea Grant College Program. It is a discretionary funding opportunity and can be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, supporting research and development in environment, natural resources, and related science and technology areas. The listing is associated with CFDA number 11.417. The total funding available is capped at 2,000,000 dollars, with an expectation of making about five awards, implying multiple projects rather than a single large effort. The funding opportunity number is NOAA OAR SG 2019 2006046, it was created on April 19, 2019, and the original application deadline was June 19, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility section of the notice, which commonly signals that Sea Grant competitions may allow applications from a range of organizations depending on the specific rules in the full announcement.
Overall, the grant opportunity is best understood as targeted, management relevant research funding meant to strengthen the scientific foundation for Atlantic and Gulf HMS stewardship. It supports projects that can produce actionable knowledge, align with established NOAA and stakeholder identified research needs, and ensure that results do not sit on a shelf but are communicated to managers, fishermen, industry, and communities that rely on these species.Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2019 2006046
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Highly Migratory Species Research Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Highly Migratory Species Research Initiative (NOAA Sea Grant) - FAQs
What is the Highly Migratory Species Research Initiative?
The Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Research Initiative is a NOAA Sea Grant funding opportunity intended to improve the science used to manage and conserve Atlantic highly migratory species. It focuses on strengthening core scientific knowledge so future management and conservation decisions can rely on better evidence.
Which species are emphasized in this funding opportunity?
The initiative especially highlights Atlantic highly migratory species such as tunas, billfish, and sharks, with attention to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the geographic scope of the research?
The program targets research relevant to HMS in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Why is NOAA Sea Grant funding this initiative?
Management of highly migratory species is often constrained by basic information gaps. This opportunity is designed to close those gaps by funding research that improves understanding of HMS life history, biology, and population status, ultimately supporting better harvest decisions, conservation measures, and long-term stock sustainability.
What kinds of problems or gaps is the initiative trying to address?
The initiative is aimed at addressing key information gaps that limit effective management, including gaps related to life history, biology, and population status of HMS. Filling these gaps is expected to improve the scientific foundation used for stock assessments and management effectiveness.
How are the research priorities identified?
Priorities were informed by NOAA Fisheries and stakeholder input, including the 2014 Atlantic HMS Management Based Research Needs and Priorities document, which identified research gaps that would improve stock assessments and management outcomes if addressed.
Is there a specific research topic highlighted in the opportunity?
Yes. One highlighted area of interest is research on interactions between yellowfin tuna and oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. This reflects a real-world management question about how offshore structures may influence tuna behavior, aggregation, catchability, or broader ecosystem dynamics.
What outcomes is NOAA Sea Grant looking for from funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to produce actionable, management-relevant knowledge that strengthens understanding of HMS and supports evidence-based decisions about harvest, conservation measures, and stock sustainability. The opportunity also emphasizes communicating results so they can be applied in management, industry practices, and conservation planning.
How does this initiative benefit coastal communities and fisheries?
The initiative is based on the idea that better HMS science has direct benefits for coastal communities and fisheries that rely on healthy stocks. By improving the science behind management, the program aims to support sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries and the communities connected to them.
Who are considered stakeholders in this initiative?
The opportunity explicitly recognizes many stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, commercial and recreational fishing sectors, the broader seafood supply chain, academic researchers, and consumers. These groups all have a stake in how HMS are studied and managed.
What role does Sea Grant play beyond funding research?
Sea Grant positions itself as a bridge between universities and end users. In addition to funding research, it emphasizes the transfer of results to people who can apply findings in fisheries management, industry practices, and conservation planning.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA, under the National Sea Grant College Program.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument types may be used for awards?
Awards may be made as either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 11.417.
How much total funding is available under this initiative?
The total funding available is capped at $2,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of making about five awards, suggesting multiple projects rather than a single large effort.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA OAR SG 2019 2006046.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 19, 2019.
What was the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The original application deadline was June 19, 2019.
What eligibility category is listed?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility section of the notice. This commonly indicates Sea Grant competitions may allow applications from a range of organization types depending on the specific rules in the full announcement.
What prompted NOAA Sea Grant to launch this initiative?
The initiative was launched in response to direction from Congress in the FY 2019 NOAA appropriations, which instructed Sea Grant to allocate up to $2 million to start an HMS research effort focused on the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
What is the larger purpose of this opportunity in practical terms?
In practical terms, this is targeted, management-relevant research funding meant to strengthen the scientific foundation for stewardship of Atlantic and Gulf highly migratory species. It supports projects aligned with established NOAA and stakeholder-identified research needs, with an emphasis on making sure results are communicated and usable by decision-makers and the communities that depend on these species.
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