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Shellfish farming. (Photo: Stock File)
NOAA grants USD 450,000 to develop marine aquaculture pilot projects
(UNITED STATES, 12/15/2017)
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is requesting proposals to develop potential marine aquaculture projects in the U.S. Atlantic coast region. NOAA Fisheries, through the Commission, is making USD 450,000 available for the funding period of April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
The Commission plans to award several projects ranging from USD 50,000 to USD 100,000 each, but will give consideration to projects that can justify a greater need.
Any investigator seeking support for this period must submit, as a single file, an electronic proposal by email no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February, 1, 2018.
The NMFS has been requested, by stakeholders, to assist in expanding seafood farming operations and production to offset a USD 14 billion seafood trade deficit in the U.S. Aquaculture, done right, benefits communities and the environment.
Aquaculture is currently the third most valuable fishery in New England and many participants are from traditional fishing families. Major U.S. seafood companies now own U.S. fish and shellfish farms and public perception is shifting.
As some wild stocks continue to decline and others remain at less than optimal levels, aquaculture efforts have the potential to dovetail within the mission of the Commission to provide healthy and sustainable resources and habitats for the future.
The current NMFS regional aquaculture development partnerships focus on three primary efforts: Efficient Permitting, Technology Development and Research, and Business Acceleration.
The focus of this request for proposals (RFP) is to solicit projects related to Business Acceleration. Specifically, proposals should focus on the following key objectives:
- Business incubators
- Extension
- Regional market and economic impact studies
- Infrastructure
- Workforce development
- Trade facilitation
- Social acceptance
- Financial, loan programs
The intent of the RFP is to initiate the Atlantic component of this national effort and begin more formal discussions on the aquaculture priorities of the Commission.
The goals for the requested proposals should address at least one or more of the priorities listed above (not in any order) to advance the potential development of aquaculture efforts in the regions of the ASMFC.
Proposals that focus on projects that relate to enhancing the mission of the Commission to rebuild fish stocks and protect essential habitats will be given priority.
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