MIT Sea Grant is now accepting proposals through the STREAM Awards program, open to a broad range of Massachusetts applicants. STREAM Awards support one-year projects up to $9,999.

Short, innovative projects are sought, 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.

Proposals that align with one or more of the following are encouraged:

• Advancing areas of emerging interest (e.g., community resilience, marine debris, contaminants of concern) or focusing on other important resources and issues
• Connecting communities with coastal and marine science, and exploring the intersection between art and science
• Providing innovative approaches to solving problems and leveraging opportunities in resource management, development, or public outreach.

Those interested should request eSeaGrant access by September 12, 2025.

Applications are due September 15, 2025.

Learn more here.