Resources Agency Sea Grant Advisory Panel (RASGAP)
Supports research that advances California’s coastal and ocean science and management priorities through state-matched Sea Grant projects.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (fall full proposal) | April 2027 (spring preliminary proposal)
Funding Amounts: State matching funds for Sea Grant projects; annual support for California Sea Grant and biennial support for USC Sea Grant; amount varies by state budget appropriation.
Summary: Funds research that advances California’s coastal and ocean management and policy priorities through support for Sea Grant projects.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Resources Agency Sea Grant Advisory Panel (RASGAP), convened by the California Ocean Protection Council, provides state funding to support scientific research aligned with California’s coastal and ocean management and policy needs. RASGAP leverages state resources as required match funding to maximize federal Sea Grant investments, working closely with California’s two Sea Grant programs—California Sea Grant (UCSD) and USC Sea Grant. The panel, composed of representatives from state agencies, the legislature, academia, and industry, meets biannually to review and recommend research proposals that address the state’s priority issues in marine and coastal science, management, and policy.
