NH Sea Grant Program Development Funding

The NH Sea Grant Program Development Funding offers flexible financial support for innovative projects that align with coastal and marine priorities. Proposals can be submitted at any time, with a recommendation to apply three months before the project begins. Eligible applicants include educators, researchers, and nonprofit workers in New Hampshire. Funded projects may focus on research, educational initiatives, or partnerships that enhance coastal sustainability and community resilience.

NOTE: NH Sea Grant welcomes proposals for Program Development Funds at any time. We strongly recommend submitting proposals 3 months prior to the project start date.
NH Sea Grant Request for Proposals
N.H. Sea Grant welcomes proposals for Program Development Funds at any time. Decisions regarding development funds are made on a discretionary basis by the N.H. Sea Grant Executive Committee and depend on available funds.
How can development funds be used?
Appropriate uses for NH Sea Grant Development Funds are listed below:
Research that may lead to and improve a full NH Sea Grant proposal. Please consult the NH Sea Grant 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for a description of program priorities and goals.
Research that will lead to additional or increased funding from any extramural funding agency.
Educational initiatives that bridge classrooms, communities, and researchers focused on coastal/marine science.
Seed funding for exploratory or innovative efforts in art, education, humanities, communication, industry, outreach, or research.
Rapid response projects that advance areas of emerging interest or address a current challenge.
Program Development grants should align with NH Sea Grant’s coastal and marine focus areas and principles:

• Support one or more NH Sea Grant goals/objectives outlined in the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
• Align with Sea Grant Focus Area(s):

Healthy Coastal EcosystemsResilient Communities and EconomiesSustainable Fisheries and AquacultureEnvironmental Literacy and Workforce DevelopmentConsider how projects improve access and opportunity for more people
Cultivate partnerships by collaborating with or engaging a diversity of partners/communities

Eligibility

Who can apply?Open to a diversity of New Hampshire applicants, including PreK-12 educators, faculty and researchers in New Hampshire universities or other educational institutions, or individuals working with nonprofits.UNH faculty who are approved for NH Sea Grant Development Funds are required to submit a 'Request for Internal Approval of Grant or Contract Application to External Sponsor' to the Sponsored Programs Administration.Investigators from other New Hampshire institutions must abide by their own sponsored research guidelines. If selected for funding, non-UNH applicants would be required to work with UNH to set up their funding.

Ineligibility

Development funds cannot be used to purchase equipment, defined as apparatus costing $5000 or more.