Fishery Products Inspection and Certification

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funds fishery products inspection and certification activities under Assistance Listing 11.413, with no current grant opportunity posted and no recent award activity visible in available records. This program supports operations that ensure hygienic compliance in seafood harvesting and processing and certify the identity, condition, quality, and quantity of seafood products for distribution. The National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Program Office administers the program through NOAA's Grants Management Division (OA32).

Eligible applicants include individuals, federal, state, county, or municipal agencies, and carriers with a financial interest in the commodity. The program does not support renewal funding, though approved ongoing projects may be extended via amendment request. Applications undergo review at the Regional Program Office level and typically receive a decision within 180 calendar days of receipt of a complete application, though timelines may extend beyond that window. The program offers no formal appeal procedure; applicants receiving unacceptable applications receive stated reasons and may resubmit revised proposals incorporating recommended changes.

Recipients must maintain grant-related records for three years from the date of final financial report submission, with extended retention required if litigation, audit, or claims are initiated during the retention period. Standard 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F audit requirements apply.

The absence of recent award activity or open opportunities in current records suggests this program may have limited recent funding activity or may operate on an irregular solicitation cycle. Prospective applicants should contact the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Program Office directly to confirm current funding status and the timing of the next solicitation cycle before investing significant business development resources.