This federal Project Grant award of $933,019 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants program (CFDA 10.200). The grant supports applied research and development initiatives in critical agricultural sectors, with a primary focus on aquaculture, to generate science-based information and innovations that address industry constraints, enhance sustainable production, and support the economic viability of the aquaculture industry in the Northeast U.S.
The grant was awarded to the University of Maryland, College Park on June 1, 2024 for a project period running through May 31, 2028. Under this award, the University of Maryland will carry out research, extension, and outreach activities as defined by an industry-driven Technical Industry Advisory Committee. The research priorities and project proposals will be competitively reviewed and approved before being implemented. Specific results will depend on the funded projects, but all will be relevant to addressing problems defined by the Northeast U.S. aquaculture industry.
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