This National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) Project Grant award of $1,426,013 to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will sustain the operation of the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae. UTEX maintains one of the world's most diverse repositories of living algae, which are essential photosynthetic organisms. The grant will enable UTEX to continue providing thousands of algal cultures annually to researchers, educators, and students globally for studies on algae-derived fuels, food, feed, pharmaceuticals, and other applications. UTEX also delivers extensive training, information services, and public outreach on the scientific importance of algae. The award will help preserve this irreplaceable living collection of algal biodiversity and ensure the continuity and reproducibility of algae-related research and education.