1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Pre-proposal deadline was January 24, 2025; full proposal deadline was May 2, 2025. Funding period runs February 2026 – January 2028. The submission window has passed.
Woods Hole Sea Grant Biennial RFP is sponsored by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant. Funds research/education projects on coastal ecosystems, community resilience, could include design‑engineering educational components.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Woods Hole Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals - WHOI Sea Grant Sea Grant Celebrates 50 Years Marine Outreach Guidance Group (MOGG) Storms, Erosion, Flooding Research Funding Opportunities Funded Projects by Focus Area Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Resilient Communities and Economies Natural Resource Managers Workforce Development & Training Lesson Plans and Classroom Visits Summer Programs for Children and Young Adults Resources for Educators & Students Coastal Impacts Newsletter Southeastern Massachusetts Coastal Outreach (SEMCO) WHOI Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals Funding Cycle: February 1, 2026 –January 31, 2028 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant (WHOI Sea Grant) requests proposals for two-year projects from investigators at academic, research and educational institutions throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Funded projects will fill information gaps or provide innovative solutions to pressing coastal issues in Massachusetts. Pre-proposal deadline : Friday, January 24, 2025, 4:30 pm Eastern Time Full proposal deadline : Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:30 pm Eastern Time * Note: Only those who submitted pre-proposals may submit full proposals.
Depending on availability of funds, approximately $1 million will be available to support 4-6 research projects during the two-year funding period. Sea Grant proposals require a match of $1 of non-federal funds for every $2 of federal funds requested. Lead Principal Investigators for proposed projects must be staff or faculty at any public or private research or higher educational institution within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Investigators that do not submit a pre-proposal are not eligible to submit a full proposal . Proposed research must occur primarily within Massachusetts and/or Massachusetts state waters and adjacent federal waters. See RFP for full eligibility requirements.
Program and Focus Area Priorities For the 2026-2027 research competition, WHOI Sea Grant solicits proposals that directly address the one or more of the focus areas and program goals described in WHOI Sea Grant's Strategic Plan.
Priority research topics associated with management challenges faced by Massachusetts communities are listed in bullet form below, although research projects on other emerging themes that fit the focus areas are also welcome .
Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Impacts of climate change induced shifts in precipitation on coastal watershed processes Nutrient management and remediation strategies for the benefit of or to improve coastal water quality Identifying culturally sensitive mechanisms or technologies to facilitate or incentivize ecosystem conservation and restoration Interactions between climate change, coastal water quality, and ecosystem response to eutrophication Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Diversifying and expanding aquaculture, fisheries, and shellfish restoration opportunities Hazards assessment or technology development that fosters expansion of sustainable aquaculture or fishery practices to minimize human health risks Resiliency of commercial or recreational (shell)fisheries and/or aquaculture to: 1) changes in market conditions; and/or 2) stressors such as climate change, water quality, or fishing effort Resilient Communities and Economies Resiliency of and adaptation strategies for coastal infrastructure with respect to flooding and/or sea level rise Exploring economic feasibility and/or social acceptance of adaptation methods, e.g. managed retreat, to coastal hazards Coastal wetlands: factors affecting their resilience, ecosystem service valuation, and/or facilitating adaptation to climate change related impacts Factors affecting coastal erosion and/or green infrastructure as a mitigation solution The following cross-cutting themes will also be considered: Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Jennie Rheuban, Research Coordinator seagrant-research@whoi.
edu Instructions for NEPA Questionnaire Example NEPA Questionnaire - Labwork Example NEPA Questionnaire - Socioeconomics Example NEPA Questionnaire - Fieldwork Budget Justification Template Budget Narrative Guidance Suggestions For Developing Engagement Plans National Sea Grant Office Cape Cod Cooperative Extension WHOI Sea Grant Newsletter Join the Southeastern Mass.
Coastal Outreach (SEMCO) listserve to find out about marine- elated events in our area. General Information: information@whoi. edu or (508) 548-1400 | Website inquiries: webdev@whoi.
edu | Media inquiries: media@whoi. edu
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: MA academic, research, educational institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 to $1 million per project Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.