Federal and University Partnership to Improve the Safety of Seafood from the Gulf of America
This grant funds a partnership between the FDA and Dauphin Island Sea Lab to enhance seafood safety in the Gulf of America through joint research, education, and outreach initiatives.
Funder: Food and Drug Administration
Due Dates: July 23, 2026 (Open date) | August 21, 2026 (Full application due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per year for up to 5 years; maximum total $625,000 over project period.
Summary: Supports a cooperative agreement with the Marine Environmental Science Consortium - Dauphin Island Sea Lab to advance seafood safety research, education, and outreach in partnership with the FDA.
Key Information: Only the Marine Environmental Science Consortium - Dauphin Island Sea Lab is eligible to apply (single source).
Description
This opportunity funds a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Marine Environmental Science Consortium - Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) to enhance the safety of seafood from the Gulf of America. The program aims to foster scientific collaborations, joint research, educational initiatives, and outreach activities that support both the FDA's mission and DISL’s research and education objectives. Activities may include collaborative research projects, faculty and student exchanges, workshops, public outreach, and the sharing of facilities and expertise between the FDA and DISL.
