Monitoring and Synthesis to Inform Offshore Development and Marine Ecosystem Management in California: 2027 Request for Proposals
Monitoring and Synthesis to Inform Offshore Development and Marine Ecosystem Management in California: 2027 Request for Proposals funds researchers' monitoring and synthesis to guide ocean management.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates: October 9, 2026, 5:00 PM PT (Letter of intent) | November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM PT (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$750,000 per project, including indirect costs, for up to 30 months
Summary: Supports applied research and monitoring to detect ecological change and inform California ocean management and offshore development.
Key Information: Only applicants who submitted a letter of intent may submit a full proposal.
Description
California Sea Grant and the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) support applied research that strengthens California’s ability to detect and understand ecological change in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem as offshore development, including ocean energy, is considered. Projects must improve existing ocean and species management, inform future offshore development management, and provide lasting benefit to California.
Two complementary tracks support synthesis of existing monitoring data and targeted new field data collection. Priorities cover marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds, fish, and invertebrates. The geographic focus includes the Humboldt and Morro Bay wind energy areas, adjacent waters, Humboldt Bay, and demonstrably connected nearshore and state waters. Coordinated work building on existing programs is prioritized. Larger geographic scopes, including statewide projects, may be considered.
