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Sea Grant College Program is a grant program from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) that funds marine research, education, and outreach through a national network of 32 state Sea Grant programs. The program addresses coastal sustainability, marine resource management, and the balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
In New Jersey, the Sea Grant Consortium supports projects tied to the state's $80+ billion coastal economy, including aquaculture, marine debris, recreational fishing, and coastal resilience. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and coastal organizations; specific solicitation requirements and priorities vary by state Sea Grant program.
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Requests for Proposals - Sea Grant Stakeholder Advisory Board Publications And Reporting: Policies and Guidelines Optimizing Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development to Mitigate Impacts on Freshwater Systems NOAA and Sea Grant’s Coastal Storm Awareness Program (CSAP) Virtual Education Programs Marine Science Day Camp 2026 Ocean Hazards & Beach Safety: Sharks vs. Rip Currents Apprenticeship In Shellfish Aquaculture Program (ASAP) Marine Debris Community Action Coalition Eco-Ambassador Project Field Trip Refund/Cancellation Policy Coastal Heritage New Jersey Recreational Fishing and Boating Jersey Shore Photo Contest The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) is one of 32 state Sea Grant Programs within the National Sea Grant College Program.
The National Program is housed within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce. Sea Grant addresses marine issues and coastal sustainability in the context of wise resource use and management. In New Jersey, we are interested in balancing economic growth with resource stewardship to sustain the state’s $80+ billion coastal economy.
NJSGC fulfills its mission to promote the sustainable use of New Jersey’s coastal and marine resources through relevant research and student training, educational excellence, and rapid dissemination of acquired knowledge. NJSGC is a statewide program bringing together the best talent within the region’s member colleges and universities without regard to academic affiliation.
Please find important proposal forms and instructions on the NJSGC website . Biennial Research Competition 2026-2028 RFP DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS: Letters of Intent: July 25, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET Full Proposals: August 22, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET FY2025 Sea Grant Contaminants of Emerging Concern Applications must be submitted by May 23, 2025.
( Cancelled ) FY2025 Disaster Preparedness For Coastal Communities A webinar providing an overview of the competition objectives will be offered this year for interested Sea Grant applicants on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 4:00 pm ET. Register here . Applications must be submitted to Grants.
gov by April 2, 2025. FY2025 Aquaculture Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Grants Full proposal applications are due February 26, 2025. Request for Proposals – Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects Competition Applications must be submitted to Grants.
gov by April 23, 2025. Request for Proposals- New Jersey Offshore Wind Research & Monitoring Initiative Letter of Intent Due: August 28, 2024, 5pm EST Proposal Due: For Principle Investigators with an approved Letter of Intent, the proposal deadline has been extended to October 22 by 5PM. NJ-RMI Request for Proposals Frequently Asked Questions Can organizations / institutions / agencies outside of New Jersey apply for these funds?
Yes, entities outside of New Jersey are allowed to apply for these funds. However, proposed work should be within New Jersey addressing New Jersey’s priorities, and finding suitable New Jersey partners. The project team does not need to include someone as co-PI from NJ but PI team should have partners that they will work with from NJ or have a presence in NJ.
For example any support (letter of support in full proposal) from a state agency or organization (e.g., TNC) that operates there or associations with NJ interests (e.g., ECSGA, GSSA, JCAA), or industry (e.g., Lund’s Fishery). May interested entities submit more than one Letter of Intent? Yes, an entity submitting a Letter of Intent can submit more than one.
Are entities already being funded by NJDEP RMI allowed to submit a Letter of Intent and Proposal? Yes, currently or previously funded entities through RMI are allowed to submit a Letter of Intent. Are you looking to fund more than one project per focus area or should budgets match the available funding for that focus area?
DEP RMI is interested in funding one project from each focus area at the suggested cap. So please match your budget cap to that focus area. Request for Proposals- FY2024 Sea Grant Contaminants of Emerging Concern Applications must be submitted to Grants.
gov by May 2, 2024. Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-25936 Request for Proposals – FY 2024 American Lobster Research Funding Opportunity Applications must be submitted to Grants. gov by May 7, 2024.
Request for Proposals -Sea Grant FY 2024 National Aquaculture Initiative: Enhancing Production of Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Species Deadline for Letters of Intent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by 5:00 pm local time Deadline for full applications: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by 11:59 pm ET Request for Proposals -Fisheries & Offshore Wind Interactions Request for Proposals The funding competition is accepting letters of intent to submit proposals from eligible researchers for projects located in the Northeast through February 15, 2024 , with full proposals due April 1, 2024 .
Request for Proposals -2024 Coastal Resilience Program Letters of Intent must be received by 5 p. m. Central Time on Friday, March 8, 2024 .
Full proposals must be received by 5 p. m. Central Time on Friday, June 7, 2024 .
Request for Proposals -Power at Sea Prize Submission opens: Nov.
13, 2023 Submission deadline: July 26, 2024 Winner Announcement: August 2024 Submission opens: August 2024 Submission deadline: May 2025 Winner announcement: June 2025 The American-Made Power at Sea Prize Biennial Research Competition RFP DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS: Letters of Intent: May 2, 2023, by 11:59 pm ET Full Proposals: June 20, 2023, by 11:59 pm ET Read the Biennial Research Competition RFP (closed) for reference only Read the 2020-2021 Program Development RFP (closed) for reference only Read the 2020-2022 Biennial Research Competition RFP (closed) for reference only Read the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Summer Research Mini-Grant RFP (closed) for reference only Read the 2018-2020 Omnibus Research RFP (closed) for reference only Read the 2016-2018 Regional Resilience Competition RFP (closed) for reference only To promote the wise use of New Jersey’s marine and coastal resources through research, education and outreach.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, research institutions, coastal organizations. Contact your state Sea Grant program for specific solicitation requirements and priorities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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