Program Development Grants
Program Development Grants support researchers and collaborators with seed funding for exploratory research, outreach, and urgent-response work aligned with Oregon Sea Grant’s strategic priorities.
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Funder: Oregon Sea Grant
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Quarterly) | March 31, 2027 (Quarterly) | June 30, 2027 (Quarterly) | September 30, 2027 (Quarterly)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $10,000 total for one year or less; larger requests occasionally considered
Summary: Seed funding for exploratory or high-risk projects and timely responses to urgent needs or unforeseen opportunities.
Key Information: Expanded Oregon-resident eligibility applies only April–December 2026; awards above $6,700 in direct costs go through colleges and universities.
Description
Oregon Sea Grant offers Program Development Grants for project opportunities and special circumstances between its regular competitive funding cycles, when resources are available. The program provides seed money for exploratory or high-risk work, including innovative research with potential for broad impact, and timely responses to urgent needs or unforeseen opportunities. Funds generally are not intended to supplement an existing project.
Projects must align with Oregon Sea Grant’s strategic plan and may range from basic research to outreach and engagement. The program accepts student-led projects and encourages collaboration across academia, industry, government agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions. Rapid-response requests and event support may also be considered outside the regular quarterly review periods.
