Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.407
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 296 $359,125,935 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Formula Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 13-1450-0-1-306
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is funding fisheries data collection, stock assessment, and management activities for shared fish resources crossing state lines under the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 (CFDA 11.407), with the most recent grant award disbursed on March 1, 2026.
The program funds state and interstate commission activities that support management of interjurisdictional fish stocks—species like American lobster, menhaden, flounder, blue crabs, shrimp, and coastal pelagic species. Awarded projects include commercial fisheries monitoring programs collecting catch and biological data; fisheries-independent surveys to assess stock abundance and reproductive status; protected species interaction monitoring in commercial gear; development of interstate fishery management plans; enforcement of management regulations; and quantitative analysis and modeling services supporting regional fisheries management. Recent awards supported activities including protected species observer programs monitoring incidental take in gill nets, surf clam inventory surveys, port sampling for lobster and other species, creel data collection, electronic harvest reporting system maintenance, and research capacity-building through the Quantitative Fisheries Center at Michigan State University.
Awards are predominantly Project Grants (84% of recent awards), with smaller shares of Formula Grants (15%) and Cooperative Agreements (1%). NOAA is the sole funding agency, obligating $359.1 million in federal dollars across 296 total awards since 2001. Award volume has been variable, ranging from 1 to 15 grants annually over the past five years; 2026 shows minimal activity to date (3 awards through March), while 2025 and 2023 each saw 14 and 15 awards respectively. Recent award magnitudes span from roughly $43 thousand to $1.1 million, with median awards typically in the $128 thousand to $768 thousand range. Recipients contributed an additional $31.3 million in non-federal cost-share, bringing combined total obligated to $390.4 million.
Recent awards include $767 thousand to Virginia for monitoring protected species interactions in commercial gill nets; $640 thousand to New Jersey for a surf clam inventory survey; $574 thousand to Rhode Island for lobster stock data collection and analysis; and $1.1 million to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to support interstate fishery management plan development. No current grant opportunities are identified in the source material.
Objective and description
- Objective
To assist States in managing interjurisdictional fisheries resources.
- Description
The Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act (IFA) of 1986 is a U.S. federal law providing funding to states for managing shared fish resources (like menhaden, flounder, blue crabs) that cross state lines, aiming for cooperative management via interstate commissions. It offers formula-based grants (based on fish landed) for research, management, and disaster relief, encouraging states to develop consistent fishery management plans (FMPs) for these transboundary stocks, ensuring better conservation across jurisdictions.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
The agency of a State government authorized under its laws to regulate commercial fisheries, and the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf Interstate Marine Fisheries Commissions.
- Beneficiary eligibility
The agency of a State government authorized under its laws to regulate commercial fisheries.
- Uses of assistance
Funds can be used for research and enforcement of interjurisdictional fishery resources, for the development of Fishery Management plans, and for restoration of resources damaged by a natural resource disaster.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Awards are normally for a 12 month period but in some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months, or may be completed in less than 12 months. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and is expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Refer to program guidelines
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria for proposals is located in the NOFO
- Award procedure
Applications reviewed by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Program Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Management Division (OA32).
- Time to approval or disapproval
A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.
- Renewals
No renewal. However, an approved on-going project can be extended by submission of an amendment request.
- Appeals
No formal appeal procedure. If application is unacceptable the reasons are fully stated to the applicant. If the applicant desires to resubmit application, project must be revised in accordance with recommended changes.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 296 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $24,763,689 | 7% |
| 2 | Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission | $20,992,164 | 6% |
| 3 | Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission | $7,645,670 | 2% |
| 4 | Massachusetts Department Of Fish And Game | $4,225,392 | 1% |
| 5 | Alaska Department Of Fish & Game | $4,173,022 | 1% |
| 6 | Department Of Marine Resources Maine | $4,159,033 | 1% |
| 7 | Texas Parks And Wildlife Department | $3,785,537 | 1% |
| 8 | Louisiana Department Of Wildlife And Fisheries | $3,739,460 | 1% |
| 9 | Natural Resources Secretary Of | $3,628,649 | 1% |
| 10 | New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection | $3,514,682 | 1% |
10 of 47 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,630,056 |
| FY2025 | $13,237,328 |
| FY2024 | $9,755,818 |
| FY2023 | $7,993,943 |
| FY2022 | $11,905,348 |
| FY2021 | $5,903,461 |
| FY2020 | $6,251,404 |
| FY2019 | $6,234,744 |
| FY2018 | $4,407,692 |
| FY2017 | $3,208,966 |
| FY2016 | $3,315,591 |
| FY2015 | $2,863,664 |
| FY2014 | $2,897,994 |
| FY2013 | $2,280,816 |
| FY2012 | $583,331 |
| FY2011 | $2,284,632 |
| FY2010 | $3,196,270 |
| FY2009 | $3,182,154 |
| FY2008 | $2,732,185 |
| FY2007 | $2,659,489 |
| FY2006 | $123,242,199 |
| FY2005 | $121,061,834 |
| FY2004 | $3,152,402 |
| FY2003 | $3,237,809 |
| FY2002 | $3,200,754 |
| FY2001 | $3,215,947 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.407?
Assistance Listing 11.407 is Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986, a federal grant program run by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986?
Its CFDA number is 11.407: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.407 awarded?
296 grant awards under 11.407 have obligated $359,125,935 in federal funds to 47 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 11.407?
The recipients obligated the most under Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 are Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission ($24,763,689), Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission ($20,992,164) and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission ($7,645,670).
How much did 11.407 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 11.407 obligated $13,237,328 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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