Fisheries Innovation Fund
Posted by on October 17, 2010
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Fisheries Innovation Fund
Deadline: November 30, 2010 (Pre-Proposals)
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced the Fisheries Innovation Fund, a public-private partnership to help those involved in catch-share programs design and implement the practices. The fund is made possible through a partnership with NOAA and additional support from the Walton Family Foundation and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
The fund is seeking innovative ideas about how to use catch shares to bolster fishing communities while maintaining sustainable fisheries.
Catch share systems dedicate a secure share of fish to an individual fisherman or to a fishing community. Studies show that when catch shares are added to the fisheries management mix, environmental stewardship and economic performance increases substantially. With new catch-share programs already under development by regional fishery managers, the fund’s resources will help meet demand for good design and implementation.
All persons, organizations, and agencies (excluding employees of the U.S. federal government) working to design and implement catch-share management systems in U.S. fisheries are eligible to apply.
In 2010, the fund plans to award a total of $2.2 million to up to thirty projects around the United States. Grants are expected to range from $50,000 to $200,000. Projects may continue for up to two years.
Visit the NFWF Web site for complete program information and application procedures.
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