Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: September 5, 2025 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $300,000,000 total for 5 years; one award; initial projects ~$9,000,000; individual projects $250,000+ (1–5 years)
Summary: Supports the establishment of a Cooperative Institute to advance U.S. aquaculture research, innovation, and marketing in partnership with NOAA.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to non-Federal, non-profit universities/colleges/research institutions with accredited graduate programs in NOAA-related sciences.