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National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27

This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, through the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies.

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Funder

DOC NOAA - ERA Production
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Amount

$50,000 to $400,000 per award; $4,600,000 total program funding (estimated) (published on Grants.gov).

Where

United States (federal)

Eligibility

Open to businesses, self-employed people, nonprofits, individuals, colleges, universities, schools or research institutions and state, provincial, local or tribal governments. No cost sharing is required.

Sectors

Environment and conservation, Fisheries and oceans, Nonprofits and charities, Research and science, Technology, software and R&D

Deadline

Closes 22 January 2027

Source

Grants.gov XML extract (NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398)

Last checked

2 November 2026

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From official open data: listed in the official Grants.gov extract on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.

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