*Maine Sea Grant invites proposals for Program Development Grants*

*Deadline April 1st, 2017*

*Description:*
Maine Sea Grant will fund grants to Maine universities and research
institutions for scientific research projects in the marine and coastal
environment. Particular focus will be given to projects researching the
areas of healthy coastal ecosystems, resilient communities, safe and
sustainable seafood, preparing for a changing climate, environmental
literacy, and workforce development.

Awards are generally for small research projects and proof-of-concept with
the intent of seeding an idea for later development into larger
funding proposals.
Other credible uses of these funds include extension, education,
communications, travel, graduate student support, and workshops or
conferences.

*Award Amount: *Typical awards are  $1,000 - $5,000. Projects exceeding
$5,000 should be discussed with Maine Sea Grant personnel prior to
submission.

For more information, see http://www.seagrant.umaine.edu/funding
/program-development