Requests for Proposals

The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) is one of 32 state Sea Grant Programs within the National Sea Grant College Program. The National Program is housed within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce. Sea Grant addresses marine issues and coastal sustainability in the context of wise resource use and management. In New Jersey, we are interested in balancing economic growth with resource stewardship to sustain the state’s $80+ billion coastal economy.

NJSGC fulfills its mission to promote the sustainable use of New Jersey’s coastal and marine resources through relevant research and student training, educational excellence, and rapid dissemination of acquired knowledge. NJSGC is a statewide program bringing together the best talent within the region’s member colleges and universities without regard to academic affiliation. Please find important proposal forms and instructions on the NJSGC website.

(Closed)
Request for Proposals- New Jersey Offshore Wind Research & Monitoring Initiative
Letter of Intent Due: August 28, 2024, 5pm EST
Proposal Due: For Principle Investigators with an approved Letter of Intent, the proposal deadline has been extended to October 22 by 5PM.

NJ-RMI Request for Proposals

Frequently Asked Questions

Can organizations / institutions / agencies outside of New Jersey apply for these funds?
Yes, entities outside of New Jersey are allowed to apply for these funds. However, proposed work should be within New Jersey addressing New Jersey’s priorities, and finding suitable New Jersey partners. The project team does not need to include someone as co-PI from NJ but PI team should have partners that they will work with from NJ or have a presence in NJ. For example any support (letter of support in full proposal) from a state agency or organization (e.g., TNC) that operates there or associations with NJ interests (e.g., ECSGA, GSSA, JCAA), or industry (e.g., Lund’s Fishery).
May interested entities submit more than one Letter of Intent?
Yes, an entity submitting a Letter of Intent can submit more than one.
Are entities already being funded by NJDEP RMI allowed to submit a Letter of Intent and Proposal?
Yes, currently or previously funded entities through RMI are allowed to submit a Letter of Intent.
Are you looking to fund more than one project per focus area or should budgets match the available funding for that focus area?
DEP RMI is interested in funding one project from each focus area at the suggested cap. So please match your budget cap to that focus area.

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Request for Proposals- FY2024 Sea Grant Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov by May 2, 2024.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-25936

(Closed)
Request for Proposals – FY 2024 American Lobster Research Funding Opportunity
Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov by May 7, 2024.

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-25871

(Closed)
Request for Proposals – Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects Competition
Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov by May 2, 2024.

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-25758

(Closed)
Request for Proposals -Sea Grant FY 2024 National Aquaculture Initiative: Enhancing Production of Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Species
Deadline for Letters of Intent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by 5:00 pm local time
Deadline for full applications: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by 11:59 pm ET

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-24677

(Closed)
Request for Proposals -Fisheries & Offshore Wind Interactions Request for Proposals
The funding competition is accepting letters of intent to submit proposals from eligible researchers for projects located in the Northeast through February 15, 2024, with full proposals due April 1, 2024.

(Closed)
Request for Proposals -2024 Coastal Resilience Program
Letters of Intent must be received by 5 p.m. Central Time on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Full proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Central Time on Friday, June 7, 2024.

RFP Link

(Open)
Request for Proposals -Power at Sea Prize
Submission opens: Nov. 13, 2023
Submission deadline: July 26, 2024
Winner Announcement: August 2024
Submission opens: August 2024
Submission deadline: May 2025
Winner announcement:June 2025

The American-Made Power at Sea Prize

(Closed)
Biennial Research Competition RFP
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS:
Letters of Intent: May 2, 2023, by 11:59 pm ET
Full Proposals: June 20, 2023, by 11:59 pm ET

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