Delaware Sea Grant Request for Proposals (2026-2027 Funding Period)

About this program

Delaware Sea Grant at the University of Delaware sponsors a biennial competitive research program to fund scientific projects that advance understanding of the coastal marine environment, local coastal economies, and their intersections to support sustainable coastal communities and ecosystems. The 2026–2027 funding period seeks proposals addressing priority topics such as coastal processes, hazards, energy, climate change, stormwater management, contaminant dynamics, recreation/tourism, and community resilience. Applicants should be scientific researchers proposing Delaware-relevant projects; proposals are competitively reviewed and must follow the program’s application instructions and required materials (e.g., budget justification and project milestone chart).