June 5, 2019 — The following was released by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
2020 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition
NOAA Fisheries has announced the opening of the 2020 application process for the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program. Pre-proposals will be accepted for 60 days, May 31 through July 30, 2019. This year’s solicitation seeks applications that fall into one of two priorities:
Promotion, Development, and Marketing.
Science or Technology that Promotes Sustainable U.S. Seafood Production and Harvesting.
Relevant information and application instructions are available at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/saltonstall-kennedy-grant-program.
Saltonstall-Kennedy Program Feedback Session
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a webinar to gather public feedback on the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:30 AM. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public feedback and recommendations from fishing community constituents on ways to improve communications, dissemination, and utilization of results achieved through projects funded by the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program. Additional details are available at http://www.mafmc.org/council-events/2019/saltonstall-kennedy-grant-program-public-feedback-webinar.