The California Sea Grant College Program is now soliciting proposals for applied research projects that address California Sea Grant’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan goals and objectives within the following focus areas: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (SFA) and Resilient Communities and Economies (RCE).
Proposals will be accepted into one of three research tracks, each with their respective priorities and requirements: Indigenous Fisheries and Aquaculture, Graduate Research Fellowships, and Cultivate Awards.
Projects that demonstrate meaningful impacts and benefits to coastal California communities and natural resources management agencies will be prioritized. All three research tracks require working with community mentors or partners, including as project leads.
Contingent upon available federal funding, the projects are expected to begin on February 1, 2026 and may be up to two years in duration. A total of $3,200,000 is available for funding across the three research tracks. Please refer to the full RFP for specific award maximums, match requirements and proposal requirements.
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 7, 2025 5:00PM PT: Letter of intent due in eSeaGrant
- June 2, 2025, 5:00PM PT: Full proposals due in eSeaGrant*
*Only applicants who submitted a letter of intent may submit a full proposal
