Ohio Department of Higher Education Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative Call for Proposals
Forecasted
Ohio Sea Grant’s Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative funds Ohio university research to advance prevention, management, and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in collaboration with state agencies.
Funder: Ohio Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Pre-proposal deadline (projected) | January 2027: Full proposal deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$4 million total available; no set minimum/maximum per project; typical project duration is 2 years.
Summary: Supports two-year research projects at Ohio colleges/universities to prevent, manage, or mitigate harmful algal blooms in partnership with state agencies and the H2Ohio Initiative.
Key Information: Pre-proposal required; projects must involve Ohio industry, commerce, or public agencies.
Description
The Ohio Department of Higher Education Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative, administered by Ohio Sea Grant, funds innovative two-year research projects from Ohio colleges and universities. The program targets the prevention, management, and mitigation of harmful algal blooms (HABs), with a strong emphasis on practical applications that benefit Ohio’s industry, commerce, and public agencies. Research priorities are set in consultation with multiple state agencies, and projects are expected to demonstrate technical excellence, collaborative partnerships, and clear plans for translating research outcomes to end users across the state. Both large, interdisciplinary teams and smaller, targeted efforts are encouraged.
