MIT Sea Grant supports small coastal and marine related projects through STREAM Awards — Solutions Through Research, Education & Art in Massachusetts.

MIT Sea Grant is now accepting proposals for the STREAM Awards program, open to a broad array of Massachusetts applicants. STREAM Grants support innovative projects that align with MIT Sea Grant’s Strategic Plan, including:

  • Small research projects and seed funding for exploratory or innovative efforts in industry, education, extension, or research
  • Undergraduate/graduate student support to expand a classroom or independent research project into a larger project with a more significant educational or outreach component
  • Innovative ideas to bring coastal and marine science and engineering into P-12 classrooms, after-school activities, and community events
  • Rapid response projects that necessitate timely action in response to a current situation or driver

Do you have an idea you’d like to discuss? We’d like to hear from you!

  • Submit a STREAM Interest Form if you’d like to meet with us to discuss your project. STREAM is open to a broad range of applicants who are affiliated with Massachusetts organizations such as institutions of higher education, preschool through high school (P-12) schools, museums, tribes, industry, and nonprofit groups. Students are encouraged to submit proposals but must apply through an eligible faculty member or educator.
  • View the STREAM Request for Proposals (RFP) for full details, and reach out to Mary and Lily at seagrantinfo@mit.edu for a copy of the MIT Sea Grant Strategic Plan.
  • Questions? Email Mary and Lily at seagrantinfo@mit.edu.

Important dates and details:

  • One-year grants up to $9,999 (50% match)
  • Informational Webinar: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1pm ET (Register)
  • Optional STREAM Interest Form: Submit by Tuesday, September 2, 2025 by 5pm ET
  • Request eSeaGrant access by Friday, September 12, 2025 by 5pm ET
  • Apply by Monday, September 15, 2025 by 5pm ET
  • Project Duration: No longer than 12 months. The 2026 project period will run from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

>>Learn more at seagrant.mit.edu/stream/

>> View the STREAM Request for Proposals