# Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-srgp-011856-special-research-grants-program-for-aquaculture-research/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362397

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $1.8 million in total. Applications closed on June 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-SRGP-011856 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $1.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.200 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility Requirements Eligible applicants include: 1. State Agricultural Experiment Stations. 2. Colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher). 3. University research foundations. 4. Other research institutions and organizations. 5. Federal agencies. 6. National laboratories. 7. Private organizations or corporations. 8. Individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. 9. Any group consisting of two or more entities identified in (1) through (8). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations. USDA will not accept competitive applications for grants and cooperative agreements submitted for dangerous gain-of-function research as defined in Section 8 of E.O. 14292. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant (i.e., project director) submits duplicate or multiple submissions.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research (Assistance Listing Number 10.200) is to support the development of a vibrant, robust, and profitable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints. Applied research is needed to develop practical solutions that will facilitate growth and remove limitations to expansion of the United States aquaculture industry. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of the United States aquaculture industry, reduce the multi-billion-dollar United States seafood trade deficit, increase domestic food security, expand markets for United States-produced products, and provide more jobs for rural and coastal America.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-SRGP-011856 still open?

No. It closed on June 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research?

Closed June 15, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $300,000 each. About $1.8 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Carolina State University, University of Wisconsin System, Washington State University. The program made 115 awards worth $141 million in that time.