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Saltonstall-Kennedy Research and Development Program

Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition

Funds U.S. fisheries businesses and partners developing research, technology, promotion, and marketing projects through NOAA Fisheries grants.

NOAA Fisheries administers the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition as the annual applicant-facing grant route under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Research and Development Program. The program dates to the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act and uses grants and cooperative agreements for fisheries research and development projects addressing U.S. fisheries, including harvesting, processing, and marketing.

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Marine fisheries research and development, fisheries promotion and marketing, fisheries development and capacity building, aquaculture technology, seafood supply-chain work, and science or technology that supports sustainable U.S. fisheries.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.fisheries.noaa.gov