Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation

The Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation provides funding to enhance scientific understanding of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and marine harmful algal blooms in order to advance the State’s response related to growing threats to California’s coastal ecosystems and communities. The solicitation includes two funding tracks: Track 1, which focuses on advancing knowledge of the biological impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia, and Track 2, which focuses on marine harmful algal bloom research, monitoring, and synthesis for early warning, control, and ecosystem resiliency. • Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, non-profits, public agencies, and tribal governments. • The total estimated available funding is $6,000,000, with estimated award amounts ranging from $200,000 to $3,000,000. • The funding source is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and the funding method is reimbursement. • Letters of intent are due Friday, March 6, 2026, and the expected award announcement date is September 22, 2026.