MASGC commits to interdisciplinary
environmental scholarship and community-based natural resources management so
that coastal and marine resources are conserved and managed for a sustainable
economy and environment. The tools available in support of the MASGC mission are
applied interdisciplinary research, communications, education, extension and legal services using both targeted and cross-cutting
approaches. These tools are utilized at local, state, regional, national, and
international arenas.
The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant
Consortium currently supports research in the following focus areas:
- Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
- Safe and Sustainable Seafood
Supply
- Sustainable Coastal Development
- Hazard Resilience in Coastal
Communities
- Education and
Outreach
Funding in
support of these strategic areas is provided by Sea Grant through a biennial
omnibus program, small programs development grants, national strategic
investments and fellowships. During proposal development, you will be required
to submit numerous federal forms. To ease the application process MASGC provides
downloadable versions of these forms. The Sea Grant Handbook (1.11 MB PDF) offers
administrative guidelines for the preparation, administration, and reporting of
proposals to the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium.
Program
Development
The MASGC has a limited amount of funding
available each year for Program Development (PD) projects. The purpose of PD
funding is to allow researchers to rapidly respond to an immediate unforeseen
opportunity. Requests are generally limited to a maximum of $10,000 in funding
and are for a one-year period. PD proposals are accepted by MASGC at any time
during the year. These proposals may be peer reviewed. Approval is dependent on
the availability of funds and the relevance of the project to the 2009-2013
Strategic Plan.
National Strategic
Investments
Requests for proposals are issued by the
National Sea Grant Office at various times during the year. These National
Strategic Initiatives focus on specific topics such as minority serving
institutions, aquaculture, oysters, technology or aquatic nuisance
species.
Federal Funding
Opportunity
Instructions on
Applying Through MASGC
Fellowships
John A. Knauss Marine Policy
Fellowship
NOAA Fisheries/Sea Grant
Fellowship Program
Additional Funding
Opportunities
Throughout the year, MASGC receives notice of
additional funding opportunities. This information is provided for your
convenience.
