This project will utilize fishery-dependent data collected through an observer program that will improve monitoring of protected species interactions, benefit science and management of the protected…

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
NA25NMFX407G0017
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$767,051

Award facts

Assistance listing
11.407 Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986
Completion date 17% complete
Funding
  • $576,397.00 Federal
  • $190,654.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Fort Monroe National Monument, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, USA

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About this award

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the Virginia Marine Resources Commission $767,051 on March 1, 2026, under the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 (CFDA 11.407) to develop and operate a fishery-dependent observer program monitoring protected species interactions in commercial gill net operations in Virginia coastal and tidal waterways through February 28, 2030. The program will collect observer data to improve monitoring of protected species bycatch, support science and management of protected resources, and generate methods for reducing incidental take in gill net gear. The project will also investigate potential protected species interactions within other commercial gear types operating in the same waters. Performance occurs at Fort Monroe National Monument, Fort Monroe, Virginia.

Description

This project will utilize fishery-dependent data collected through an observer program that will improve monitoring of protected species interactions, benefit science and management of the protected resource, and lead to methods for reducing the incidental take of protected species in commercial gill net gear. IT will also investigate potential interactions of protected species within other commercial gear types in virginia coastal and tidal waterways.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $191,205 $62,654
Amendment $192,596 $64,000
Original award $192,596 $64,000

Quick answers

Who received award NA25NMFX407G0017?

NA25NMFX407G0017 was awarded to Natural Resources Secretary Of by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on March 1, 2026.

How much is award NA25NMFX407G0017 worth?

$767,051 has been obligated on NA25NMFX407G0017: $576,397 in federal funding and $190,654 in non-federal funding.

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