National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
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Posted 24 Aug 2026 · About 4 months left
In plain terms
NOAA's Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program funds U.S. researchers, nonprofits, businesses, universities, and governments to develop fishing gear and practices that reduce bycatch and post-release mortality in U.S. fisheries. Grants range from 50,000 to 400,000 US dollars, with applications due by 22 January 2027.
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Summary
This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, through the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA), 16 U.S.C. 1865, requires that NOAA’s conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to minimize bycatch and reduce post-release mortality of non-target species in our nation’s fisheries. Bycatch reduction is a priority for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as outlined in the NMFS National Bycatch Reduction Strategy (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/bycatch/national-bycatchreduction-strategy). Fisheries bycatch can contribute to overfishing, population declines for threatened and endangered species, and can result in commercial fishery closures. This Program seeks to support the development and testing of fishing gears and approaches that can be applied in…
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Who can apply
- academia_research
- ngo_cso
- private_company
- government
- individual
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); State governments; Special district governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Individuals; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and state, local, U.S. territorial, Alaska Native, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. If an eligible applicant has questions regarding this funding opportunity, they should contact: Justin Pearce Office of Sustainable Fisheries 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-427-8521 NMFS.HQ.BREP@noaa.gov