The mission of Maine Sea Grant, administered by the University of Maine, is to sponsor a diverse research portfolio that combines the scientific capacity of Maine with the needs of its coastal communities. This initiative aims to support research that benefits the state's coastal community partners and interests, nurturing a symbiotic relationship between scientific advancement and local community welfare.
The grant program seeks to fund research projects with a total of approximately $600,000 available over a two-year period, with each project able to request up to $200,000 in Sea Grant funds. This includes covering both direct and indirect costs. Open to faculty and staff at any public or private research or higher education institution in Maine, the program encourages proposals that align with any aspect of its 2024-2027 strategic plan. High merit ratings during the review process will be given to proposals that address cross-cutting principles outlined in the strategic plan. Moreover, the program prioritizes proposals that engage diverse partners and end users, integrate multiple disciplinary concepts and methods, develop cross-cultural perspectives, offer student training opportunities, and address issues critical to the state’s underserved and underrepresented coastal communities.