NOAA opens $4 million 2006 aquaculture grant competition

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that it will award up to $4 million in competitive grants in 2006 for demonstration projects and research targeted to the development of sustainable marine aquaculture in the United States.

Coordinated by the NOAA Aquaculture Program and NOAA Research, the competition will consider aquaculture research and demonstration projects in nearshore, open water, or terrestrial environments across a range of scientific disciplines.

The deadline for preliminary proposals is Feb 28.To view the full announcement, including specifics on eligibility and the process for proposals, go to: www.aquaculture.noaa.gov - look for the link under “News”. For more information, contact Dr. Jim McVey at 301.713.2435 or Jim.McVey@noaa.gov.

For more information on the NOAA Aquaculture Program, contact Kate.Naughten@noaa.gov.