Funding
Index of requests for proposals
Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call
As part of our mission to enhance the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska’s marine, coastal and watershed resources through research, education and extension, Alaska Sea Grant supports a number of formal, peer-reviewed research projects on a two-year cycle.
Preliminary proposal deadline: February 5, 2025 (applicants were notified on March 19 whether they are being encouraged to develop their pre-proposal into a full proposal)
Full proposal deadline: May 15, 2025
Note: Applicants are required to have submitted a pre-proposal to be eligible to submit a full proposal
This RFP has closed.
The request for proposals has opened for research to be conducted between February 2026 and January 2028.
We seek creative and innovative research proposals in the natural, social, and education sciences that address one or more of the following focus areas:
- Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
- Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Resilient Communities and Economies
- Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
For detailed information and instructions for submitting preliminary proposals, as well as full proposals, see 2026–2028 Alaska Sea Grant Funding Opportunity (updated January 29).
The application portal is now open
Informational webinar to assist prospective investigators
On December 6, 2024, Alaska Sea Grant Associate Director for Research, Molly Cain, hosted an informational webinar for prospective applicants. Learn more about the research requirements and application process. Watch the video below or on YouTube, and download the slides from the presentation.
Community Partnership Development Grant
Deadline to apply: May 28, 2024.
This RFP has closed.
Alaska Sea Grant invites proposals for seed grants that support the planning of community-based research partnerships and engagement of communities on research teams. Proposals may request up to $20,000 and projects should occur July 1, 2024–January 31, 2025.
The goal is to prepare community-academic partnerships to successfully collaborate on the design of research projects related to improving understanding and management of Alaska’s coastal and marine ecosystems. This Request for Proposals (RFP) will not fund research, but rather provides resources to build community-academic partnership capacity for future research.
Community Partnership Development RFP (PDF)
Apply for this opportunity via eSea Grant.
Alaska Sea Grant held an informational webinar to assist prospective investigators on Wednesday May 1, 2024. View the recording.
2025 Community Support for Marine Debris Removal
Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025.
This RFP has closed.
Alaska Sea Grant seeks proposals for marine debris removal projects in Alaska’s coastal communities. Proposals may request up to $200,000 and projects should occur September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027. Eligible applicants include Alaska-based municipal and borough governments, Tribal governments and organizations, non-profit organizations, K-12 educational institutions, and private businesses.
Alaska Sea Grant held an informational webinar for prospective applicants on February 20, 2025. View the recording
2025 Community-led Marine Debris Removal RFP (PDF)
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