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Grants

North Carolina Sea Grant supports science-based research that is relevant to our state’s coast. These projects bring issues that are critical to maintaining the health of our coastal resources to the forefront of public policy, economic and land-use planning and other natural resource initiatives.

We also manage various other research programs, many of which are special projects initiated by partners, such as the National Sea Grant College Program. We work with scientists, educators, students and commercial businesses to explore our coast and find ways to enhance its natural habitat, to protect its resources and to improve the quality of life.

Open OPPORTUNITIES

National Aquaculture Initiative: Enhancing Production for Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Species

Letters of intent are due January 17, 2024
Full proposals due April 2024

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Minigrants

North Carolina Sea Grant provides rapid-response, seed and starter grants on a limited basis and as funding allows.

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Currently CLosed

a drone image of a team of ECU researchers working along a restored shoreline near Morehead City, NC

NC Sea Grant Core Funding

Supported by a mix of federal and state dollars, North Carolina Sea Grant’s core research projects address specific needs or issues in the state.

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National Sea Grant Highly Migratory Species Research Initiative

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Addressing the Impacts of Multiple Stressors on Shellfish Aquaculture through Research / Industry Partnerships

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North Carolina Sea Grant / Water Resources Research Institute Joint Funding

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Blue crab claw.

North Carolina Sea Grant Research Opportunity for Resource Management Needs

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Local community member leans over the deck balcony while talking to a researcher, seated below.

Community Collaborative Research Grants (CCRG)

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Workers setting up artificial reef in water.

NOAA’s Climate Ready Workforce

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old fishing nets and other marine debris washed up on a sandy beach

National Sea Grant Marine Debris Challenge Competition

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