Science for the sustainable use and conservation of the Great Lakes is at the heart of what we do, and it is part of our charge from Congress as one of 34 state-level Sea Grant programs nationwide.
On a two-year cycle, we solicit, receive and review proposals from scientists across Wisconsin. A call is open for 2024-26 funding. Competitively selected research proposals form the basis for a portfolio of research that helps fulfill the mission of Wisconsin Sea Grant and national Sea Grant program.
Current national priorities of the Sea Grant program are: healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy and workforce development.
At any given time, there are between 12 and 20 funded research projects in progress. We administer grants, ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and track the progress of projects.
In addition, the National Sea Grant College Program routinely offers funding opportunities for researchers.
Further, our communications staff shares information broadly about funded projects with a wide range of audiences—from professional communities of experts to the general public—so that audiences remain informed about important work. Outreach staff also share information with a wide variety of audiences.
Get notified about requests for proposals (RFPs)
Want to be notified about future requests for proposals (RFPs) from Wisconsin Sea Grant? To SUBSCRIBE to our RFP email list, send an email to: rfp_aqua+subscribe@g-groups.wisc.edu. You do not need to add a subject or message to the email but will need to respond to an automated reply to your request confirming that you would like to j
