Every two years Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) awards research grants through a rigorous, competitive, peer-reviewed process. The current MNSG RFP is for research to be conducted during the years 2026-2028. 

MNSG anticipates providing $800,000 to fund four to six research projects for two years at a maximum of $100,000 per year. Projects are expected to run from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2028, and should be based in Minnesota.