Aquaculture Grants

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 14 active aquaculture grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 8 list an award amount, with a median of $88K.

Grants tracked: 14; from 13 funders
Median award: $88K; middle half $1,813–$100K
Total listed funding: $530K; across 8 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 1 with a published date

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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Federal May 1, 2028 · $15K – $75K This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring Americaâs Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and…	May 1, 2028	$15K – $75K
Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research National Shellfisheries Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research, awarded by the National Shellfisheries Association, recognizes outstanding students conducting applied research in shellfish studies.	Not published	$1K
Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call Alaska Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $100K The Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call invites innovative proposals for research projects focused on healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy…	Not published	$100K
Biennial Research Competition Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Hawai‘i Sea Grant, part of a national network established in 1966, promotes the understanding and stewardship of marine and coastal resources through applied research, outreach, and education.	Not published	Up to $100K
Award of Excellence Grant American Fisheries Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Includes 8,000+ members from around the world, including fisheries managers, biologists, professors, ecologists, aquaculturists, economists, engineers, geneticists, and social scientists Promotes scientific research and sustainable…	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chesapeake Bay Trust and Chesapeake Oyster Alliance (a program supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation) are excited to continue our partnership, for the Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program for a second year.	Not published	Varies
George R. Abbe Student Research Grant National Shellfisheries Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The George R. Abbe Student Research Grant supports students in crustacean biology and fisheries management. Established in 2013, it awards $1,250 for research-related expenses to NSA student members enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program.	Not published	$1K
Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K Annual scholarships awarded to students pursuing studies or an outstanding research or technology project focusing on fisheries or aquaculture.	Not published	$2K – $2K
California Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals California Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Sea Grant College Program invites proposals for applied research projects aligned with its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, focusing on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (SFA) and Resilient Communities and Economies (RCE).	Not published	Varies
VIMS Fishery Resource Grant Program Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program, managed by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, offers funding to enhance coastal fishery resources through innovative proposals.	Not published	Varies
Community Hatchery Program (CHP) Funding Grant Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Hatchery Program (CHP) Funding supports community-based fish culture in Ontario by providing financial assistance to hatcheries for their operating expenses.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Remote Setting Shellfish Aquaculture Loan Fund Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Partnership between DNR and the Maryland Agricultural and Resource Based Industry Develoment Corporation (MARBIDCO) to provide financial assistance to new and existing shellfish aquaculture businesses through a low interest loan program.	Not published	Varies
NH Sea Grant: Major funding RFP New Hampshire Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The NH Sea Grant is inviting proposals for research funding of up to $100K per year for projects addressing key focus areas such as sustainable fisheries, coastal ecosystems, and aquaculture.	Not published	Up to $100K
NOAA-NAAEE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants North American Association for Environmental Educa · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K

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Aquaculture grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Upcoming date published: 1 7%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 1 7%
No deadline published: 12 86%

Only 1 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 14 active aquaculture grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.

About aquaculture grants

Aquaculture grants support sustainable fish and shellfish farming, research, and industry development. NOAA, primarily through its National Sea Grant College Program, runs competitive aquaculture funding such as the National Marine Aquaculture Initiative, often in collaboration with USDA research agencies. Universities, businesses, nonprofits, and extension programs are common applicants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do aquaculture grants award?

Of the 14 aquaculture grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 8 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $88K, and the middle half fall between $1,813 and $100K. The largest is $150K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

When are aquaculture grants due?

Of 14 grants listed, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 1 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 12 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for aquaculture?

Funding supports developing new aquaculture businesses, improving production and efficiency, advancing technology, and building aquaculture literacy and research capacity. NOAA Sea Grant runs national competitive programs, including the National Marine Aquaculture Initiative, that fund projects across coastal, marine, and Great Lakes regions. Many awards emphasize partnerships among researchers, industry, and extension.

Does NOAA fund aquaculture projects?

Yes. NOAA, through its National Sea Grant College Program, invests in aquaculture research, production, and knowledge-sharing projects, selecting dozens of projects in recent funding rounds. NOAA Fisheries also maintains an aquaculture funding portal. Sea Grant collaborates with USDA research agencies on species-specific work such as oysters and salmon.

Who else funds aquaculture work?

Beyond NOAA, USDA research agencies including the Agricultural Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture support aquaculture science, and state Sea Grant programs offer regional funding. Some private foundations and industry partners co-fund innovation efforts. Matching researchers with industry partners often strengthens competitive aquaculture proposals.

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