Monitoring, Research, and Modeling to Support Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Management in California solicitation
Supports research to advance understanding and management of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms in California’s coastal ecosystems.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | June 12, 2026 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$3,000,000 per award; total pool $6,000,000; project duration up to 2.5 years
Summary: Supports research and monitoring to improve management and resilience against ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms in California’s coastal ecosystems.
Key Information: LOI submission is required to be eligible for full proposal invitation.
Description
This grant opportunity, funded by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, aims to support projects that enhance scientific understanding and management of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and marine harmful algal blooms (HABs) in California’s coastal waters. The solicitation is structured around two funding tracks: (1) advancing knowledge of the biological impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia, and (2) supporting research, monitoring, and synthesis related to marine HABs for early warning, control, and ecosystem resiliency. The ultimate goal is to inform actionable management decisions, improve early warning systems, and strengthen California’s coastal ecosystem resilience.
