This grant is designed to improve the safety training available to commercial fishermen in the United States. It aims to fund programs that develop and deliver effective training, evaluate its impact, and work with existing programs and partners. The training should meet specific safety standards and be led by qualified instructors.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can develop and implement safety training programs for U.S. commercial fishermen. Eligible applicants include various types of governments, nonprofits, small businesses, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and for-profit entities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to provide qualified marine safety instructors
- Non-compliance with 46 U.S.C. § 4502 (i) Safety Standards
- Lack of coordination with existing training programs
- Inability to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Not meeting cost-sharing/matching requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of qualified instructors
- Evaluation plan for training effectiveness
- Partnership agreements with industry and agencies
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational documentation (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with specific safety standards
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Coordination with existing programs is necessary
- Strict evaluation of training effectiveness is expected
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, public and state institutions of higher education, special district governments, for-profit organizations, state governments, other organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, and private institutions of higher education.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can develop and implement safety training programs for U.S. commercial fishermen. Eligible applicants include various types of governments, nonprofits, small businesses, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and for-profit entities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to provide qualified marine safety instructors
- Non-compliance with 46 U.S.C. § 4502 (i) Safety Standards
- Lack of coordination with existing training programs
- Inability to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Not meeting cost-sharing/matching requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and deliver safety training programs for commercial fishermen, including hiring qualified instructors, creating training materials, and evaluating program effectiveness. Coordination with existing programs and partnerships is also supported.
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 11, 2022
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2028(597 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 31, 2029
Application Checklist
- Register your organization in federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Document qualifications of marine safety instructors
- Develop a plan to evaluate training effectiveness
- Secure partnerships with industry and agencies
- Create a budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Ensure compliance with 46 U.S.C. § 4502 (i) Safety Standards