Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM)

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.