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Sea Grant National Aquaculture Initiative

Sea Grant Aquaculture — Business Support

Funds aquaculture business development in the United States through competitive federal support.

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NOAA Sea Grant's national aquaculture funding competition — titled 'Strengthening U.S. Aquaculture Through Business Support' for the FY2025 cycle — awards competitive federal grants to support sustainable marine and Great Lakes aquaculture across the United States. Sea Grant's average annual federal investment in aquaculture was $16.7 million over fiscal years 2018 through 2024, generating an esti…

What this grant funds

Funds aquaculture business development, production capacity enhancement, workforce internships, and legal and regulatory assistance for marine and Great Lakes aquaculture producers and supporting organizations.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1M
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