Island Institute Grant

Organization - Island Institute
Grant Amount - $396,328
Foundation - Moore Foundation
Grant Purpose - The purpose of this grant is to support a change in fisheries regulations in New England that enables area and community-based management that rebuilds and sustains fish stocks. This grant will focus on gaining approval by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) of an alternative to amend the Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.


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