Science Serving America’s Coasts
For over 50 years, the National Sea Grant College Program has supported coastal, marine and Great Lakes communities through research, extension and education.
Sea Grant is a Federal-University partnership program that brings science together with communities for solutions that work.
In 2024, a federal investment in Sea Grant
of $94 million resulted in
$1.59 BILLION
Economic Benefit
NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program
Applications due to state Sea Grant programs January 23, 2025
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
Applications due to state Sea Grant programs February 19, 2025
Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects
Applications due April 23, 2025
Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects
Applications due April 23, 2025
Strengthening U.S. Aquaculture Through Business Support
Letters of Intent due December 4, 2024; Applications due February 12, 2025
Topics Index
Within each of Sea Grant’s four focus areas, there are specific initiatives taken based on national and local needs as well as emerging issues. Learn more by visiting our Topics Index >
Sea Grant In Your State
Click each location for details about Sea Grant State & Regional Programs.
Our Sea Grant Programs
The National Sea Grant College program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1966 and works to create and maintain a healthy coastal environment and economy. The Sea Grant network consists of a federal/university partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 34 university-based programs in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The network draws on the expertise of more than 3,000 scientists, engineers, public outreach experts, educators and students to help citizens better understand, conserve and utilize America’s coastal resources.