Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Grant

Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Last Updated: July 08, 2025

Summary

The North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund supports sustainable commercial fishing projects through funding proposals. Established by the N.C. General Assembly, this fund utilizes proceeds from commercial fishing licenses. Open to both public and private entities, the funding process encourages partnerships and requires detailed proposals outlining roles and responsibilities. The initiative aims to enhance the commercial fishing industry while ensuring ecological balance and sustainability in North Carolina's waters.

Overview

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund are issuing a request for proposals for consideration of funding from the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund. The Commercial Fishing Resource Fund is composed of a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the commercial fishing licenses issued by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF). The N.C. General Assembly created the fund to support the development of sustainable commercial fishing in the State. PURPOSE The purpose of the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund (hereafter referred to a “Fund”) is to provide funding for projects to develop and support sustainable commercial fishing in the State. The purpose of the Strategic Plan for the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund is to define criteria and goals to establish annual funding priorities for disbursement of funds from the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resources Fund.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This Request for Proposal is open to both public and private entities and is subject to the State’s terms and conditions of contracting. Interested parties must submit a complete proposal. Partnerships between eligible entities are permitted. The proposal must include a letter defining the roles and responsibilities of each partner. The NCDMF has no obligation to enter into any partnership agreement.