Aquaculture Research Program

Aquaculture Research Program is sponsored by State of Alaska, Alaska Sea Grant. Provides funding for research projects that address aquaculture challenges in Alaska.

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gov Grant Writing Basics UAF Grant Writing Resources Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant writing webinars Category Competition Name Funding Source Details Frequency Individual Project Amount Eligibility Industry Economic Adjustment Assistance Program U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) The Economic Adjustment Assistance program will fund a broad range of projects such as technical, planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, public works, and infrastructure Rolling applications Varies District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District, Tribal governments, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, institutions of higher education, public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with state entities Industry Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II NOAA Technology Partnership Office Targets small businesses to assist in otherwise inhibitive R&D to promote innovation, protect small businesses, and increase competitiveness against larger businesses.

Three phase program: 1. Feasibility (6 months), 2. R&D (24 months), and 3.

Commercialization (currently undeveloped) Annual; Early winter application deadline Phase 1: Up to $150,000 Phase 3: Currently unfunded Small businesses Industry Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II USDA SBIR Program The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture (and aquaculture) that could lead to significant public benefits.

The program stimulates technological innovations in the private sector and strengthens the role of federal research and development in support of small businesses.

Annual; Phase 1: Fall application deadline Phase 2: Winter application deadline Small businesses Industry, Research National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program NOAA Fisheries BREP’s mission is to support the development of technological solutions and changes in fishing practices designed to minimize bycatch of fish and protected species (including Endangered Species Act-listed fish, marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles) and to reduce impacts to invertebrates (including sponges, deep-sea corals, and shallow (tropical) corals).

Projects should produce outcomes that can directly influence management needs of federally managed living marine resources. Annual; Beginning of year pre-proposal deadline Spring full proposal deadline $50,000-$250,000 Individuals, institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, for-profit organizations, foreign public entities or foreign organizations, and state, local and tribal governments.

Federal agencies or instrumentalities are not eligible. Industry, Research Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program NOAA Fisheries Grants for supporting fisheries research and development projects that target harvesting, processing, marketing, and associated business structure.

Projects should address fisheries needs by supporting fishing communities in maximizing economic benefits and sustainability, dealing with conservation and management impacts, and increasing other opportunities.

Annual; Summer pre-proposal deadline Late autumn full proposal deadline Late winter preliminary proposal deadline Up to $100,000 Researchers in the natural, social, and education sciences, particularly collaborative projects, synthesis projects, interdisciplinary partnerships, and early career investigators. Partnerships among academic and research institutions, agencies, local government, industry, and user groups are encouraged.

Research Special Research Grants Program Aquaculture Research USDA Research projects involving genetics, disease, production systems, and economics Biennial; Spring application deadline $200,000 - $300,000 State agricultural experiment stations, all colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals for the purpose of conducting research, extension, or education activities to facilitate or expand breakthroughs in food and agricultural sciences.

Research Western Regional Aquaculture Center Regional Research and Outreach Projects USDA Aquaculture projects supporting 9 stated areas: 1) New and Emerging Species 2) Prevention and Treatment of Diseases Affecting Aquaculture Production 3) Aquaculture Opportunities Through Genetics 4) Characterization/description of Aquaculture in Western United States 5) Aquaculture: Applied Technology Solutions 6) Diet Nutrition/Innovation 7) Aquaculture Water Quality 8) Regulatory Obstacles to Aquaculture Development 9) Increasing Product Quality Trough Farm Practices, Food Science, and Quality Control Annual; Early spring pre-proposal deadline Summer full proposal deadline Up to $120,000/year Priority given to projects that include participation by two or more states located within the western region.

Partnerships may be formed among all elements of federal, state, and local government; public institutions; and the private sector.

Research Western Region of Sustainable Agriculture and Education Program (SARE) Grants USDA SARE provides various grants for R&D projects involving education, graduates, and professional development Varies Varies Grant-dependent Research, Restoration Sea Grant various aquaculture projects National Sea Grant National Sea Grant Aquaculture Initiative Special Grants available for a variety of projects Varies Varies Grant-dependent Restoration National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants USFWS Awards states and territories up to $1 million to support projects protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetland ecosystems and associated uplands.

State and local governments, as well as other partners contribute additional funds. Annual; June application deadline Up to $1 million State agencies or entities designated as eligible by the governor of a coastal State. The eligible agency is usually a state natural resource or fish and wildlife agency.