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Department of Fish and Game

Grant Notice: DMF Seafood Marketing Educational Small Grant Opportunity

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b37f45506b8f16900142

Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
Jeanne Shaw Hayes 30 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 US Email: Jeanne.Shaw@state.ma.us Phone: (978) 282-0308
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Subagency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Office
Whitney Sargent
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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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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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Executive summary

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.

What the buyer is trying to do

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.

Work breakdown
  • Develop educational content about local seafood
  • Conduct community outreach events
  • Create marketing materials promoting local seafood
  • Evaluate project outcomes for effectiveness
Response package checklist
  • Detailed project proposal outlining objectives and methods
  • Budget breakdown for funding requested
  • Timeline for project completion
  • Sustainability plan for educational initiatives
Suggested keywords
Seafood marketingEducational grantsCommercial fishing supportMassachusetts seafood awareness
Source coverage notes

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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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