Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program 2025-2026 - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
This grant funds projects that modernize fisheries monitoring through electronic technologies and improved data management to support sustainable U.S. fisheries.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Most awards range from $200,000–$500,000; no strict upper/lower limit; 1:1 non-federal match required; project period up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports projects advancing electronic technologies and data management to enhance fisheries monitoring, data quality, and stakeholder engagement in U.S. fisheries.
Description
The Electronic Monitoring and Reporting (EMR) Grant Program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with NOAA, funds projects that promote the voluntary adoption, scaling, and modernization of electronic technologies (ET) and data management systems in U.S. fisheries. The program aims to improve the timeliness, quality, and accessibility of fisheries data, modernize regional data management systems, and foster stakeholder participation in fisheries data collection and management. Funded projects are expected to support sustainable fisheries management, advance innovative ET solutions, and promote best practices and collaboration across regions and communities.
