Program Development Funds

The Maryland Sea Grant Program Development Funds support small, targeted grants for translational watershed, coastal, and marine science that can inform broad audiences in the Chesapeake Bay region and in Maryland's coastal areas. These awards help support important new research, outreach, or education efforts or offer strategic support to emerging areas of importance. The funds often stimulate and foster small-scale innovative projects that will eventually lead to submissions for larger grants from a variety of sources. These funds may also be used to support workshops and educational opportunities that connect marine and coastal science to diverse audiences. Program Development awards are available for faculty and graduate student research, workshops and conferences, Sea Grant-sponsored publications, and education and outreach projects. All proposals must be consistent with the Maryland Sea Grant Strategic Plan and demonstrate a clear link between coastal and marine science and conservation and restoration efforts in Maryland.