Fisheries Data Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.437
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 261 $652,992,021 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Fisheries Information Networks Program
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury accounts
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- 13-5284-0-2-306
- 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 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its National Marine Fisheries Service funds State and Interstate fishery agencies to enhance fisheries data collection and analysis systems via CFDA 11.437, with the most recent award issued February 1, 2027.
The program has disbursed 261 awards totaling $653 million in federal dollars since 2001, with combined federal and non-federal obligated dollars of $674.8 million. Award volume has declined recently: the program issued 17 awards in 2023, then dropped to 3 in 2024, recovered to 8 in 2025, returned to 3 in 2026, and 1 in 2027 year-to-date. NOAA is the sole funder under this Assistance Listing.
The program funds concrete fisheries data collection and analysis work: electronic trip-level reporting systems for commercial fisheries, recreational angler intercept surveys, biological data collection on species including black sea bass and halibut, commercial landings data programs, vessel monitoring systems, port agent sampling for catch and effort monitoring, electronic monitoring technology development and deployment, and economic data collection on fishing operations. Recipients operate regional data networks including the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP), the Recreational Fisheries Information Network (RECFIN), and the Western Pacific Fishery Information Network (WPACFIN). Data collected directly supports Fishery Management Council decision-making under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
The award mix is predominantly Cooperative Agreements (59 percent, 154 awards) with a smaller share of Project Grants (41 percent, 107 awards). Typical recent awards range from under $100 thousand to several million dollars. Representative recent awards include a $3.35 million multi-year Cooperative Agreement to the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program for statewide data management infrastructure (August 2026); a $9.3 million Cooperative Agreement to equip Pacific Islands longline fishing vessels with electronic monitoring systems (October 2025); a $296 thousand Project Grant to the Potomac River Fisheries Commission for electronic trip-level reporting implementation (February 2027); and a $11.65 million Cooperative Agreement to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission for West Coast fisheries data collection and conservation management (September 2025).
The source does not indicate recent open grant opportunities under this program.
Objective and description
- Objective
This cooperative program provides support to State fishery agencies to enhance their data collection and analysis systems to respond to coast wide and insular area fisheries management needs. The program supports fisheries data collection and analysi
- Description
This cooperative program provides support to State fishery agencies to enhance their data collection and analysis systems to respond to coast wide and insular area fisheries management needs. The program supports fisheries data collection and analysis projects that provide catch, effort, economic and biological data on federally managed species to the Fishery Management Councils as needed for continuing management of U.S. fisheries.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State governments (including territories of Guam and American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) and quasi-public nonprofit institution/organizations.
- Beneficiary eligibility
The agency of a State government authorized under its laws to regulate commercial and recreational fisheries.
- Uses of assistance
Funds can be used to enhance State fishery data collection and analysis systems to respond to Federal fisheries management needs.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Grants are normally made for one year.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Criteria for proposals is located in the NOFO. Refer to program guidelines
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Priority consideration is given to State projects that provide the Fishery Management Councils with the timely information needed to make the management decisions required under fishery management plans.
- Award procedure
Applications are evaluated by the receiving National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Office. Pursuant to Section 404 of Public Law 102-567, financial assistance awards to a State or Interstate Fishery Commission may be provided on a sole-source basis.
- 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. Multiple year awards of up to five years may be approved. Funding for multi-year projects beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of program funds in subsequent fiscal years, and the extent to which the recipient meets project objectives and reporting requirements. Continuation grants can be made on an annual basis for approved multi-year projects. Future or continued funding will be at the discretion of NMFS based on the availability of each fiscal year funding and satisfactory performance. Procedures for renewals are the same as application procedures.
- 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 261 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $467,473,422 | 72% |
| 2 | Alaska Department Of Fish & Game | $68,603,926 | 11% |
| 3 | International Pacific Halibut Commission | $10,280,570 | 2% |
| 4 | State Of Hawaii Department Of Land & Natural Resources | $8,498,165 | 1% |
| 5 | Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission | $3,353,271 | 1% |
| 6 | Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands | $1,477,696 | <1% |
| 7 | American Samoa Government | $1,194,094 | <1% |
| 8 | Government Of Guam- Department Of Administration | $853,442 | <1% |
| 9 | Guam Department Of Agriculture | $824,120 | <1% |
| 10 | The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | $678,561 | <1% |
10 of 18 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $24,436,640 |
| FY2025 | $34,590,091 |
| FY2024 | $33,007,797 |
| FY2023 | $31,255,565 |
| FY2022 | $52,950,753 |
| FY2021 | $27,251,895 |
| FY2020 | $22,866,149 |
| FY2019 | $19,459,777 |
| FY2018 | $28,760,690 |
| FY2017 | $24,961,003 |
| FY2016 | $30,327,512 |
| FY2015 | $27,982,882 |
| FY2014 | $26,149,905 |
| FY2013 | $22,473,665 |
| FY2012 | $20,928,832 |
| FY2011 | $33,617,192 |
| FY2010 | $21,191,903 |
| FY2009 | $19,625,968 |
| FY2008 | $18,412,514 |
| FY2007 | $17,340,488 |
| FY2006 | $23,697,126 |
| FY2005 | $20,421,404 |
| FY2004 | $21,176,634 |
| FY2003 | $16,104,687 |
| FY2002 | $18,640,237 |
| FY2001 | $15,360,711 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.437?
Assistance Listing 11.437 is Fisheries Data Program, a federal grant program run by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for Fisheries Data Program?
Its CFDA number is 11.437: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.437 awarded?
261 grant awards under 11.437 have obligated $652,992,021 in federal funds to 18 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 11.437?
The recipients obligated the most under Fisheries Data Program are Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission ($467,473,422), Alaska Department Of Fish & Game ($68,603,926) and International Pacific Halibut Commission ($10,280,570).
How much did 11.437 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 11.437 obligated $34,590,091 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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