Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation

Ocean Protection Council · State of California

At a glance

Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Ocean Protection Council (State of California). The application deadline was March 6, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $200K – $3M, with $6M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, individual, nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency and 1 more. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Feb 9, 2026Posted
Mar 6, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Feb 9, 2026
Close date: Mar 6, 2026
Award floor: $200,000
Award ceiling: $3,000,000
Est. total funding: $6,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 2.5 years
Expected award announcement: September 22, 2026
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Statewide

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Business
Individual
Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

Description

The Monitoring, Research, and Modeling to Support Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Management in California solicitation provides funding to enhance scientific understanding of these two water quality concerns in order to advance the State’s response related to growing threats to California’s coastal ecosystems and communities. The solicitation includes two funding tracks: Track 1: Advancing Knowledge of the Biological Impacts of Ocean Acidification and HypoxiaTrack 2: Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Research Monitoring, and Synthesis for Early Warning, Control, and Ecosystem Resiliency Letters of intent (LOI) for both tracks are due Friday, March 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. More information and instructions for applying can be found in the solicitation. This solicitation is part of California Climate Investments.

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Program contact (as published)

Kyla Kelly
kyla.kelly@resources.ca.gov
1-916-653-0539

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency and Tribal Government. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $200k – $3m and total estimated program funding is $6,000,000.

How do I apply for “Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation”?

Applications go directly to Ocean Protection Council, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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