Resources Agency Sea Grant Advisory Panel (RASGAP)
This grant funds scientific research that informs California’s coastal and ocean management and policy priorities, leveraging state and federal Sea Grant partnerships.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full proposal/fall review) | March 2027 (Preliminary proposal/spring review)
Funding Amounts: State match funding to support federally-funded Sea Grant research; typical award sizes and durations vary by project and Sea Grant program.
Summary: Supports research that advances California’s coastal and ocean management and policy priorities through a biannual, panel-reviewed process.
Description
The Resources Agency Sea Grant Advisory Panel (RASGAP) is a legislatively mandated program supporting scientific research that addresses California's coastal and ocean management and policy needs. Convened by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) on behalf of the Secretary for Natural Resources, RASGAP collaborates with California’s two Sea Grant programs—California Sea Grant and University of Southern California Sea Grant—to fund research informing state management and policy decisions. The panel includes representatives from state agencies, the legislature, academia, and industry, ensuring that funded projects align with state priorities. RASGAP also provides the required state funding match to leverage federal Sea Grant funds.
