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NOAA National Sea Grant College Program — Competitive Grants

Funds university Sea Grant partners for coastal and Great Lakes stewardship, aquaculture, and resilience work.

The NOAA National Sea Grant College Program is a federal-university partnership that channels federal support through 34 university-based programs across coastal and Great Lakes states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Under that structure, NOAA funds the state and territorial Sea Grant offices, which then make competitive sub-awards to researchers, students, businesses, fishermen, and coastal communities.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: seagrant.noaa.gov