National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
About This Grant
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. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA), 16 U.S.C. 1865, requires that NOAA s conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to minimize bycatch and reduce post-release mortality of non-target species in our nation s fisheries. Bycatch reduction is a priority for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as outlined in the NMFS National Bycatch Reduction Strategy (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/bycatch/national-bycatchreduction-strategy). Fisheries bycatch can contribute to overfishing, population declines for threatened and endangered species, and can result in commercial fishery closures. This Program seeks to support the development and testing of fishing gears and approaches that can be applied in commercial and recreational fisheries to reduce bycatch and post-release mortality and address the MSA requirements to minimize bycatch and habitat impacts.
Grant Summary
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 is a DOC NOAA - ERA Production grant providing $50K to $400K for municipality. Applications are due 2027-01-22 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$50K–$400K
2027-01-22
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 from DOC NOAA - ERA Production, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to DOC NOAA - ERA Production before the deadline.
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National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27?
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 is offered by DOC NOAA - ERA Production and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 provide?
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 provides between $50K and $400K per award from DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 deadline?
Applications for National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 are due 2027-01-22 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DOC NOAA - ERA Production, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27?
To apply for National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DOC NOAA - ERA Production.