Maryland Sea Grant is seeking two-year, single or multi-investigator pre-proposals at the $100,000 per year level for research projects within Maryland’s coasts and watersheds focused on three areas: 1) healthy coastal ecosystems; 2) sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; and 3) resilient communities and economies. Principal investigators should focus on outcomes that can be achieved in a 24-month period.

Maryland Sea Grant is particularly interested in proposals that specifically connect to the needs of communities and/or environmental management and policy, and include an engagement plan for effectively translating information to the specific audiences affected by research findings. Maryland Sea Grant support is offered on an open, competitive basis. Download full RFP

Funding 
We anticipate funding four projects at the $100,000 per year level. 50% nonfederal cost match is required for each proposal ($1 match for every $2 of Sea Grant funding).

Eligibility
Principal Investigators (PIs) must be affiliated with an academic institution or research laboratory in Maryland or the District of Columbia. Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) on projects can be from institutions outside Maryland or the District of Columbia. Nonacademic or research institution partners may serve as Co-PIs (e.g., not-for-profit, state or federal agency, industry, or community partners). Single investigators and multiple investigator research teams from different institutions are encouraged to apply. Maryland Sea Grant Extension specialists are welcome to serve as Co-PIs or senior personnel. Maryland Sea Grant encourages participation from the broad science and social science research community within Maryland and the District of Columbia and invites participation by investigators new to the Maryland Sea Grant RFP process.

Key Dates

  • Webinar to discuss expectations for RFP and outreach: December 12, 2024 at 1 PM
  • Preliminary Proposal (Pre-proposal) Submission: Required, due January 27, 2025 at 5 PM EST via eSeaGrant
  • Full Proposal Submission: June 2, 2025 at 5 PM EST