NOAA is establishing a cutting-edge Cooperative Institute to advance U.S. aquaculture development.

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. June 9, 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM) An offshore net pen aquaculture system in Kona, Hawai'i allows fresh, local kampachi to end up on Hawai'i menus. Credit: Blue Ocean Mariculture. Call for Applications NOAA is establishing a cutting-edge Cooperative Institute to advance U.S. aquaculture development. NOAA invites applications from eligible universities, colleges, and research institutions to establish the Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM) to unleash the potential of American aquaculture and ocean progress.  CIFARM will have a broad geographic scope and emphasize advancing aquaculture through the bold growth of research in engineering, technology, modeling, risk assessment, socioeconomics, market research, and other innovations.  NOAA Aquaculture Program's mission is to provide science, services, and policies that create conditions for opportunity and growth of sustainable U.S. aquaculture. The purpose of this long-term collaborative partnership is to promote research, education, training, and outreach aligned with this mission. Questions? Please contact nmfs.aquaculture@noaa.gov with any questions.  Learn how to Apply on Grants.gov

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