ABEC Mariculture Innovation Research Fund RFP

The 草榴社区 Blue Economy Center is soliciting proposals for applied mariculture research funding. Projects must be conducted in 草榴社区 by University of 草榴社区 faculty and staff who have partnered with mariculture industry stakeholders on applied research. The maximum award is $200,000. The following project categories have been identified as priority opportunities for development of the mariculture industry in 草榴社区. Applicants with projects of relevance are encouraged to apply:

  • Integration of macroalgae mariculture into salmon hatchery operations
  • Innovations in commercial Nereocystis sp. farming
  • Innovations in macroalgae processing
  • Shellfish stock/fishery enhancement

Proposals must be emailed to abec.grants@alaska.edu with the subject line: 鈥淢IRF: (project title).鈥

The first review of submissions will take place for proposals submitted by 11:59 p.m. (草榴社区) on Monday, May 22, 2023. Subsequent submissions will be reviewed quarterly on a rolling basis until the fund has been fully awarded.

Additional information may be found at .

Please contact abec.grants@alaska.edu with any questions.