FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program
NOAA is seeking proposals for projects that support sustainable U.S. commercial longline fisheries and conserve endangered marine turtles linked to the Pacific Islands Region through monitoring, protection, and data initiatives.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $40,000–$220,000 per award per year; up to $700,000 total program funding; project periods up to 3 years
Summary: Supports research, monitoring, and conservation projects benefiting endangered marine turtles linked to U.S. Pacific fisheries, with priorities in the Pacific Islands Region and international waters.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; U.S. organizations, individuals, and institutions eligible; federal agencies not eligible.
Description
This program, administered by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), funds projects that advance the conservation of endangered marine turtles associated with U.S. commercial longline fisheries in the Pacific. The grant aims to improve data pipelines for fisheries management, support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. fisheries. For FY 2026, priorities include conservation actions for western Pacific leatherback sea turtles in the Coral Triangle, North Pacific loggerhead turtles in Japan, and broader research and capacity building for marine turtle conservation in international waters relevant to U.S. trust resources.
