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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.

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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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North Carolina Sea Grant Research Opportunity for Resource Management Needs

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NOAA’s Climate Ready Workforce

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

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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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NC Sea Grant Core Research

North Carolina Sea Grant’s core research projects include diverse coastal topics with an emphasis on applied research initiatives.

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Community Collaborative Research Grants

CCRG projects use a collaborative research approach that couples local knowledge with scientific expertise. Deadline: January 24, 2025.

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