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 a specific topic such as minority serving institutions, aquaculture, oysters, technology, or aquatic nuisance species.
Fellowships
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
NOAA Fisheries/Sea Grant Fellowship Program
Sea Grant Industry Fellowship
Additional Funding Opportunities
Throughout the year, MASGC receives notice of additional funding opportunities. This information is provided for your convenience.
