Grant Notice: On-Demand Gear Grant and Research Program
Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Nov 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00.
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) is seeking commercial fishers to participate in an on-demand gear grant and research program during the fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026. See attached
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking commercial fishers to participate in an on-demand gear grant and research program tied to fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026. The response deadline shown is 2026-11-30T15:00:00+00:00. This appears to be a participation/grant-style opportunity (not a typical services procurement), and the notice indicates details are in an attachment. If you are a commercial fixed-gear fisher able to operate in the 2026 closure season areas and comply with research/data requirements described in the attachment, this may be a strong fit.
Recruit commercial fishers to adopt and operate on-demand fishing gear within 2026 fixed-gear closure season areas, while supporting a grant and research program administered by MA DMF.
- Enroll qualified commercial fishers into MA DMF’s on-demand gear grant and research program (per attachment requirements)
- Deploy and operate on-demand gear during fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026
- Participate in research activities and any reporting/data collection requirements defined by MA DMF
- Comply with any program rules for gear use, operational practices, and documentation during the 2026 season
- Completed application/response documents specified in the attached notice
- Proof of commercial fishing eligibility/credentials required by the program (as specified in the attachment)
- Narrative of how you will participate in the on-demand gear grant and research program during 2026 closure season areas (aligned to attachment instructions)
- Acknowledgment of research participation, data sharing/reporting, and compliance requirements (as specified in the attachment)
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- Attachment contents (eligibility, required forms, selection criteria, funding terms, reporting/research requirements, and any program timeline details)
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