WSG provides competitive and noncompetitive funding opportunities for researchers who seek to address questions about our oceans, coastlines, and coastal communities. Projects frequently involve collaboration among scientists from both public and private agencies. Primary funding comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as authorized and appropriated by the US Congress. In addition to our biennial state competition, we offer regional competitions and support for innovative projects, when funds are available. We also offer a broad range of fellowships to graduate and undergraduate students.
Explore WSG-funded research projects
Descriptions of current and past WSG-funded projects can be found in our Funded Research Database.
Funding opportunities
WSG provides funding and support for a variety of projects through program development, state and national competitions.
Award management
WSG provides the tools and guidelines for managing your WSG-funded grant. For conditions, procedures, and policies that apply to research projects supported by WSG, click the link above.
Washington Sea Grant fellowship opportunities
Fellowships provide excellent opportunities for students to strengthen research and policy skills. WSG fellows have gone on to work in ocean science and marine policy at state, national and international levels.