Grant Notice: DMF Seafood Marketing Educational Small Grant Opportunity
Federal opportunity from Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026.
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- Solicitation
- BD-25-1046-DMF-M0213-116008
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Description
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) Seafood Marketing Program seeks to increase awareness and demand for local seafood for the benefit of consumers and Massachusetts historic commercial fishing industries and communities. To help accomplish these goals, DMF is seeking to fund projects and opportunities that support education on topics surrounding Massachusetts seafood or that support the industry in other ways. See attached document for more info.
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is offering the Seafood Marketing Educational Small Grant Opportunity aimed at increasing awareness and demand for local seafood, crucial for supporting Massachusetts’ commercial fishing industries. Proposals are sought for projects that educate on Massachusetts seafood or support the industry in meaningful ways. The response deadline for this opportunity is June 30, 2026, allowing ample time for prospective bidders to refine their proposals.
The DMF aims to fund educational projects that enhance awareness of Massachusetts seafood and support the local fishing industry to benefit consumers and historical fishing communities.
- Organizations with expertise in seafood marketing
- Educational institutions focused on marine biology or fisheries management
- Non-profits dedicated to marine conservation
- Businesses engaged with the commercial fishing industry
- Develop educational content about local seafood
- Conduct community outreach events
- Create marketing materials promoting local seafood
- Evaluate project outcomes for effectiveness
- Detailed project proposal outlining objectives and methods
- Budget breakdown for funding requested
- Timeline for project completion
- Sustainability plan for educational initiatives
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- Compliance with Massachusetts state procurement practices is required.
- Consider funding levels typical for educational grants in similar sectors.
- Include a clear budget justification indicating how funds will support project goals.
- Collaborate with local seafood organizations for community insights
- Partner with academic institutions for research and educational development
- Potential for low community engagement if outreach is ineffective
- Competition from other educational initiatives could limit funding
- Funding may have restrictions on use that need to be carefully navigated
- What specific topics are prioritized for educational projects?
- What metrics will be used to evaluate the success of funded projects?
- Is there ongoing support available from DMF during project execution?
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- Specific budget range for grant proposals is not provided
- Details on how success will be measured
- Any restrictions on project types that can be funded
- Number of grants available for this opportunity
- Contact information for grants management at DMF
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