May 22, 2o24 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries is recommending 16 projects for over $6 million under the 2024 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Competitive Grants Program. The list of projects is available online. In the Greater Atlantic there are 5 projects for $1,935,162.
The goal of the S-K program is to fund projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.
The projects fall into three priority areas: Promotion and Marketing; Development, Infrastructure, and Capacity Building; and Science or Technology that Enhances Sustainable U.S. Fisheries.
At this point in the selection process, the application approval and recommended funding is not final. Divisions of NOAA and the Department of Commerce must still give final approval before successful applicants receive funding.
For more information read our web story.