MIT Sea Grant is excited to announce a new grants program supporting 1-year projects <$10,000 open to a diversity of Massachusetts applicants.
STREAM Grants will support:
- Small research projects aligned with our coastal and marine focus areas;
- Seed funding for exploratory or innovative efforts in industry, education, extension, or research;
- Undergraduate or graduate student support to expand an independent or class research project;
- P-12 initiatives that connect classrooms with coastal or marine science and engineering; and
- Rapid response projects addressing a current challenge or driver.
Eligibility
STREAM Grants are open to a diversity of Massachusetts applicants, including P-12 educators, faculty and students from Massachusetts universities, individuals and artists working with museums and nonprofit organizations, and many others!
Proposal Process & Application Materials
Proposals exceeding $5,000 should be discussed with MIT Sea Grant prior to submission and we strongly encourage all potential applicants to reach out to Mary Newton Lima (Research Coordinator) and Lily Keyes (Communications Specialist) at seagrantinfo@mit.edu to discuss project ideas prior to preparing application materials. >>View the full STREAM Grants RFP
1. Project Narrative (2-5 pages)
Eligible projects will reflect objectives outlined in the MIT Sea Grant Strategic Plan and align with one or more program focus areas. Please include a 2-5 page Project Narrative with the following sections:
- Proposal title, name affiliation, email, and phone number of the Principal Investigator
- Coastal or marine-related issue or opportunity to be addressed
- Objectives of your proposed project
- Methods/approach of how you will achieve your objectives
- Anticipated outcomes, benefits, or impacts to MA communities/stakeholders
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion vision
- Engagement and outreach plan
- More detailed descriptions for each section may be found in the full STREAM Grants RFP.
2. Personnel and CVs/Resumes
Include project personnel and CVs/resumes of the Principle Investigator/Student/Educator. Each resume/CV should be no more than two pages.
3. Budget and Justification
- Budget must include all project costs, including extension, communications, and outreach activities.
- Please note STREAM funds may not be used for salary or indirect costs.
- While cost share (i.e., matching funds) is not required, cost sharing opportunities are welcome.
- More detailed descriptions for each section may be found in the full STREAM Grants RFP.
4. Data Management Plan (if necessary)
- If your project does not include data collection, please include the statement, “This proposal will not generate environmental data. Therefore, a Data Management Plan is not required as part of the Proposal.”
- If your proposal does include data collection, you will need to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) that conforms to NOAA’s Data Sharing Directive for Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts. We are happy to provide guidance in preparing a DMP for your proposal. Please contact MIT Sea Grant Research Coordinator Mary Newton Lima (seagrantinfo@mit.edu).
eSeaGrant Portal
Proposals will be submitted to MIT Sea Grant through our online portal, eSeaGrant. Please contact seagrantinfo@mit.edu to receive your password. We are happy to provide eSeaGrant tours and other assistance to applicants.
Deadlines
May 16 and November 15
Funding
Budget requests < $10,000
Duration
1 year max
Contact
Connect with us!
Mary Newton Lima, Research Coordinator
Lily Keyes, Communications Specialist
Email seagrantinfo@mit.edu
Focus Areas
Proposed projects must reflect objectives outlined in the MIT Sea Grant Strategic Plan and align with one or more focus areas:
- Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
- Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Resilient Communities and Economies
- Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Applicants should also express how the proposed projects will engage and reflect the diversity of Massachusetts communities and stakeholders. >>Sea Grant DEIJ Visioning