This grant funds non-Federal researchers to develop and test fishing gear and practices that reduce bycatch and post-release mortality in U.S. fisheries, supporting sustainable fishing and conservation goals.
Bycatch Hotspots Initiative supports Gulf fishing communities through communication networks and mapping tools to help avoid high-bycatch areas and restore species harmed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
The National Fish Passage Program funds projects to remove barriers, restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and boost local economies by supporting native fish and healthy waterways.
Fisheries Innovation Fund supports fishermen and coastal communities with fisheries innovation and sustainable-use projects to rebuild fish stocks, sustain livelihoods and preserve working waterfronts.
Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program supports Wisconsin partners running fishing education and participation activities to develop new anglers, keep novices engaged and welcome lapsed anglers back.
Funds collaborative, use-inspired research to address Georgia’s coastal and marine ecosystem challenges, emphasizing actionable science and community partnerships.