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FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support is sponsored by NOAA Sea Grant. This program supports research projects and programs aimed at strengthening U.S. coastal, marine, and Great Lakes aquaculture through support for developing new aquaculture businesses, as well as enhancing the output, efficiency, and profitability of existing businesses.
Strong applications will integrate research and extension, encompassing broad, non-proprietary research addressing topics and issues relevant to the support of new and existing aquaculture businesses.
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FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support Default - National Aquaculture Association FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support National Aquaculture Association The National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) has announced a funding opportunity for research projects focused on strengthening U.S. aquaculture via supporting the development of new aquaculture businesses, as well as enhancing existing aquaculture business output, efficiency, and profitability.
Subject to the availability of funding, they anticipate approximately $5 million will be available in federal funds over FY2025 and FY2026. Federal funds ranging from $100,000-$1,000,000 may be requested per application. Projects may have a duration of up to three years.
Applications will require 50% in non-federal match funding. Proposals will preferably include participation and involvement of Sea Grant extension personnel and industry stakeholders. Find full details for this funding opportunity here .
• Eligible Applicants: This opportunity is open to any individual; any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity (including any Sea Grant College, Sea Grant Institute or other institution); or any State, political subdivision of a State, Tribal government or agency or officer thereof.
• Questions: For questions about this competition, contact Chuck Weirich or Mark Rath, National Sea Grant Office’s aquaculture managers ( oar. hq. sg.
aquaculture@noaa. gov ). Please put the name of the competition in the subject line.
• Letters of Intent Due: December 4, 2024, 5PM local time • Full Proposals Due: February 12, 2025, 8:59PM PT • Informational Webinar: An informational webinar is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:30 pm PT. To access the webinar, use this Google Meet link . Read Full Proposal Details Here for each option that currently exists-->
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any individual, public or private corporation, partnership, or other entity, including Sea Grant Colleges, Sea Grant Institutes, or other institutions, as well as state, political subdivisions, tribal governments, or agencies thereof. Applicants are strongly encouraged to involve Sea Grant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 to $1 million (per application), approximately $5 million total anticipated federal funds. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support is funded by NOAA Sea Grant. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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