# SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program (NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642 |
| Title | SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-27 |
| Close date | 2026-12-31 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $600,000 |
| Funding category | Environment, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Individuals; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Small businesses; County governments |
| Eligibility notes | Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the  |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 11.058 |
| Summary | The objective of the program is to provide a basis for advancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. Such advancement will depend upon improvements in understanding of the fisheries, total abundance, and biology of bluefin tuna, especially regarding the effects of mixing and movement between the eastern and western Atlantic populations. Contracting Parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), of which the US is one, and other partners have embarked upon a multi-year research program on bluefin tuna as a step toward improving ICCAT's science-based management of Bluefin fisheries. Research sponsored under this funding opportu |
| Agency contact | Dax.Ruiz@noaa.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 57 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $300,000 suits small organizations.

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