Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-09227
NOAA Gulf Fishery Management Council Public Meeting and Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Opportunity
Posted
May 11, 2026
Identifier
2026-09227
This notice announces a public meeting and a grant opportunity relevant to federal fisheries management and teacher preparation: - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Gulf Fishery Management Council, is holding a hybrid public meeting in Tampa, FL to discuss Gulf of Mexico fishery management issues. - Topics include shrimp bycatch, reef fish amendments, fishing permits, and management of key species. - The meeting is open to public participation and includes updates from agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. - Separately, the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education are soliciting applications for the Teacher Quality Partnership Program. - Grants of up to $2,000,000 per 12-month period are available to partnerships between high-need local education agencies and higher education institutions. - The program supports teacher preparation, professional development, teacher residency, and leadership development. - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are requested in either notice. - Notable requirements: - For the grant, applicants must form eligible partnerships and propose activities to improve teacher quality in high-need areas. - The fishery management meeting is for public input and does not involve procurement.
Description
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will hold a 3-day public meeting from June 1 to June 3, 2026, to consider actions affecting the Gulf of America fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting will include committee reports, public testimony, and updates from supporting agencies. It will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and virtual participation options. The meeting aims to discuss various fishery management issues including shrimp bycatch, reef fish amendments, and recreational fishing regulations.