California Sea Grant

Funding Opportunities

Founded in 1970, California Sea Grant is part of a national network, funded and coordinated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through a state-federal partnership to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal and marine resources through scientific research, education and extension.

California Sea Grant College Institutional Proposal

Information about the next RFP will be posted in late January 2008. Annual research funding opportunity in a variety of subject areas supported by the multi-institutional, statewide California Sea Grant College Program

Central Coast MPA Baseline Data Collection Project

The Central Coast MPA Baseline Data Collection Project is a collaborative effort between the State Coastal Conservancy, California Ocean Protection Council, California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and California Sea Grant Program, which is collecting baseline data for the Central Coast Marine Protected Areas designated by the Fish and Game Commission under the Marine Life Protection Act.

National Sea Grant College Competitions

These include fellowship competitions, National Strategic Investments, and special one-time opportunities from the National Sea Grant College Program

Program Development Proposal Funding

The Program Development program (formerly called Rapid Response) has been revised; please read the information carefully.

Other Competitions

Notices of funding opportunities where the topics are similar to Sea Grant issues. Please note the contact information on each posting as these are not being funded through the Sea Grant Program.