The Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC) is inviting Pre-Proposals for project funding consideration. This 2025 Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP) identifies targeted research areas that NRAC is considering for funding. The NRAC selection criteria, review process and Pre-Proposal submission guidelines are described in the RFP. Extension is an essential component for success and must be integrated into the pre-proposal’s budget.
The deadline for submitting Pre-Proposals is 5 July 2024. (Local Time in College Park, Maryland). Pre-Proposals will be reviewed to determine which investigators will be invited to submit detailed full proposals for consideration.
Eventual funding will require a successful full proposal. Successful proposals are expected to receive funding by September 2025.
This round of proposal development and project funding will use funds available from NRAC’s grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). NRAC will accept pre-proposals in the targeted research priority areas described herein the RFP. Proposal funding is contingent on NRAC budget approval by Congress. Research priority areas are recommended to NRAC by representatives of the aquaculture industry in the Northeast through an industry-driven committee process.