Washington Sea Grant 2025 Request for Proposals
Funding cycle: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2028
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) requests proposals for the funding cycle beginning February 1, 2026. Research must address issues of importance in Washington’s marine and coastal waters and align with the WSG Strategic Plan. Specific priorities for this RFP include 1) issues of concern to Washington’s Pacific coastal communities or 2) those that align with the Puget Sound Partnership’s Science Work Plan. An emphasis on cultivating partnerships, advancing inclusive research practices, and addressing climate-change related problems and solutions is strongly encouraged.
About $2 million will be available over the two-year funding cycle to support an estimated six to nine projects through a competitive review process. Investigators at academic and research institutions throughout Washington may apply.
Proposals must follow the guidance detailed in the 2025 Request for Proposals and be submitted through eSeaGrant, WSG’s online proposal submission system.
To access guidelines, visit the Washington Sea Grant’s Request for Proposals PDF.
Information Sessions
Terrie Klinger, WSG faculty director, will provide details about the RFP process and be available to answer questions. Content at each of the information sessions will be the same — investigators are encouraged to attend one.
RFP Info Sessions for Potential Investigators
Monday, January 27, 2025,
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pacific Time
Tuesday, January 28, 2025,
2 – 3 p.m. Pacific Time
A recording of the info session presentation will be available following the sessions.
Washington Sea Grant Outreach Workshop
This workshop will brief potential PIs on the Sea Grant program, introduce WSG staff, and facilitate collaborative and innovative plans for outreach and engagement. Investigators are strongly encouraged to attend.
We encourage you to review the WSG staff list and identify who you might like to connect with at the workshop. Staff Expertise
Investigator Outreach Workshop
Monday, February 3, 2025,
1 – 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time
A recording of the info session presentation will be available following the sessions.
Timeline
2026-2028 Washington Sea Grant RFP Timeline
RFP info session: Monday, January 27, 2025, 11a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
RFP info session: Tuesday January 28, 2025, 2 – 3 p.m. PT
Investigator outreach workshop: Monday, February 3, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. PT
Letters of Intent (LOIs) due in eSeaGrant: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 5 p.m. PT
Full proposals due in eSeaGrant: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5 p.m. PT
Peer review and project selection: May – September 2025
Notification of funding decision: Mid September 2025
Project state date: Tuesday, February 1, 2026
Resources
Full Proposal Budget Instructions (pdf)
Example Budget Justification Form (pdf)
Washington Sea Grant Current and Pending Support Template (Word Doc)
Sub-award Statement of Work Template (Word Doc)
Project Time Schedule Template (Word Doc)
NEPA Compliance Documents:
- NEPA Abbreviated Environmental Compliance Questionnaire (Word Doc)
- NEPA Questionnaire Instructions Sheet (PDF)
- NEPA Questionnaire Examples
Contacts
Investigators are encouraged to discuss proposal ideas with the WSG director. To arrange a time to talk or for any questions, please contact WSG at wsgres@uw.edu or 206.543.6600.
Terrie Klinger, Faculty Director wsg-director@uw.edu
Kate Litle, Deputy Director kalitle@uw.edu