Sea Grant Programs Only - FY2025 Aquaculture Internship Programs

The National Sea Grant College Program is providing funding for aquaculture internship programs to provide commercial aquaculture experience for students and other interested individuals at partnering aquaculture operations. The goal of the program is to provide hands-on, practical aquaculture work experience, enhance future employment opportunities and professional development, demonstrate significant partnership with the aquaculture community, and require documentation/reporting from interns and participating partners regarding internships. • The program is open to Sea Grant College Programs, Sea Grant Institutional Programs, and Sea Grant Coherent Area Programs. • Programs are encouraged to partner with other Sea Grant Programs and/or other entities such as individuals, State and Tribal Agencies/Organizations, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), aquaculture industry members and associations, high schools, universities, and colleges, including community colleges. • Federal agencies and their personnel are not permitted to receive federal funding under this competition; however, federal scientists and other employees can serve as uncompensated partners or co-Principal Investigators on applications. • All projects must take place within the United States or territories or their respective waterways. • Applicants must complete and maintain three registrations to be eligible to apply for or receive an award: SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons.