Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029)

The summary for the Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029) grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Interior Business Center, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029): Section 812 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act mandates collaboration among Federal, state, and local entities to research and monitor subsistence use of fish and wildlife on Federal public lands and waters, with an emphasis on local knowledge.The Federal government assumed responsibility for subsistence fisheries management on Federal public lands and waters in 1999, aiming to improve data quality, meaningful involvement by Alaska Native and rural organizations, and foster interagency collaboration to better manage subsistence fisheries in Alaska.The Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (FRMP) was developed to collect and disseminate data to support subsistence fisheries management and stewardship. It prioritizes projects that enhance partnerships and capacity building for Alaska Native and rural non-profit organizations, and Federally recognized Tribal Government communities.Funding prioritizes projects meeting specific Priority Information Needs identified by Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils available at the program’s website: https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/frmp/funding. Proposals must align with Priority Information Needs or provide strong justification for alternate priorities.Indicators of project success include technical rigor, administrative effectiveness, cost efficiency, incorporation of Indigenous Knowledges/Traditional Ecological Knowledges (IK/TEK), and active roles for rural community partners.Proposals should address one of six Alaska regions, with multi-regional classification if the project spans multiple regions. See “Guidelines for Project Investigation Plan, Executive Summary, and Budget” at the Monitoring Program’s webpage https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/frmp/funding for further details.The FRMP considers three primary data types: (1) harvest monitoring, (2) traditional ecological knowledge, and (3) stock status and trends, each with distinct research methods for comprehensive data collection. A project may address multiple data types.Eligibility is open to all applicants with the necessary resources and expertise for successful project completion. Alaska Native Organizations (ANO), rural non-profit organizations, and Federally recognized Tribal Governments are encouraged to apply.

Federal Grant Title:	Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029)
Federal Agency Name:	Interior Business Center (DOI-IBC)
Grant Categories:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	D25AS00214
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	15.636
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	May 16th, 2025
Original Application Deadline:	May 16th, 2025
Posted Date:	March 20th, 2025
Creation Date:	March 20th, 2025
Archive Date:	June 13th, 2025
Total Program Funding:	$9,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$940,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$40,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	March 20th, 2025

Category Explanation: Funding prioritizes projects meeting specific Priority Information Needs identified by Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils available at the program’s website:https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/frmp/funding. Proposals must align with Priority Information Needs or provide strong justification for alternate priorities.
Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants should have the necessary technical and administrative abilities and resources to ensure successful completion of studies. To be considered for funding under the FRMP, a proposed project must have a direct linkage to Federal subsistence fishery management in Alaska. This means that either the subsistence fishery or fish stocks in question must occur in or pass through waters within and adjacent to Federal public lands in Alaska (i.e., National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, National Parks and Preserves, National Conservation Areas, National Wild and Scenic River Systems, National Petroleum Reserves, National Trails System, Natural Wilderness Preservation System, and National Recreation Areas). Proposals that do not demonstrate a clear link to Federal subsistence fishery management in Alaska will not be considered. ANOs, rural non-profit organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Governments are encouraged to apply. Projects up to four years in duration are eligible for funding. Proposals requesting Monitoring Program funding that exceed $235,000 in any one year are not eligible for funding. Activities not eligible for funding under the Monitoring Program include:Habitat protection, mitigation, restoration, and enhancement.Hatchery propagation, restoration, enhancement, and supplementation.Contaminant assessment, evaluation, and monitoring. The rationale behind this approach is to ensure that existing responsibilities and effort by government agencies are not duplicated under the Monitoring Program. Land management or regulatory agencies already have direct responsibility, as well as specific programs, to address these activities. Projects where the primary or only objective is outreach and education (for example, science camps, student training, and intern programs), rather than information collection, are not eligible for funding under the Monitoring Program. These types of activities (educator, outreach coordinator, and intern positions and science camps) are eligible for funding under the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program funded through the Office of Subsistence Management https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/partners/funding. Applicants will be notified in writing if their proposals are not eligible for consideration through the Monitoring Program.
Grant Announcement Contact: Kristen Barth
[email protected]
Financial Assistance Officer
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