Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research
The purpose of the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research (Assistance Listing Number 10.200) is to support the development of a vibrant, robust, and profitable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints. Applied
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-SRGP-011856 |
| Posted date | 05/14/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 300,000 |
| Award floor | 50,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 1,813,840 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Who can apply | Eligibility Requirements Eligible applicants include: 1. State Agricultural Experiment Stations. 2. Colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher). 3. University research foundations. 4. Other research institutions and organizations. 5. Federal agencies. 6. National laboratories. 7. Private organizations or corporations. 8. Individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. 9. Any group consisting of two or more entities identified i |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 10.200 |
| Description | The purpose of the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research (Assistance Listing Number 10.200) is to support the development of a vibrant, robust, and profitable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints. Applied research is needed to develop practical solutions that will facilitate growth and remove limitations to expansion of the United States aquaculture industry. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of the United States aquaculture industry, reduce the multi-billion-dollar United States seafood trade deficit, increase domestic food security, expand markets for United States-produced products, and provide more jobs for rural |
| Agency contact | grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362397 |