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 Maine Sea Grant Program Development funds aim to support small research projects, proof-of-concept studies, and various other activities such as extension, education, communications, travel, graduate student support, and workshops or conferences. These awards, typically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, are intended to seed ideas that could be developed into larger funding proposals. The grants prioritize projects that contribute value to Maine Sea Grant’s strategic focus areas, with a particular interest in those that align with the program’s strategic goals and objectives. While the awards are open to a range of uses, there is a preference for activities related to research, extension, and education over workshops, conference, and travel support, with less than 25% of funds allocated for the latter. Importantly, Program Development awards do not cover PI salaries or indirect costs.
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