Aquaculture Grants
Last updated July 2, 2026
There are currently 16 active aquaculture grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program | May 1, 2028 | $1.5M – $7.5M | |
| NH Sea Grant: Major funding RFP | Rolling | Up to $100K | |
| Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call | Rolling | $100K | |
| Biennial Research Competition Grant | Rolling | Up to $100K | |
| Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| George R. Abbe Student Research Grant | Rolling | $1K | |
| NOAA-NAAEE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants | Rolling | $150K | |
| Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship | Rolling | $2K – $2K | |
| Fish and Shellfish Programs | Rolling | Varies | |
| Fish Kills | Rolling | Varies | |
| Award of Excellence Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| California Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals | Rolling | Varies | |
| Maryland Remote Setting Shellfish Aquaculture Loan Fund | Rolling | Varies | |
| Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research | Rolling | $1K | |
| Community Hatchery Program (CHP) Funding Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| VIMS Fishery Resource Grant Program | Rolling | Varies |
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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.
Aquaculture Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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