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Community Collaborative Research Grants (CCRG)

Deadline

January 24th, 2025

Open To

Scientific leads and local knowledge experts

Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

This opportunity is currently closed.

The Community Collaborative Research Grant Program, or CCRG, is an innovative funding opportunity that requires research approaches that couple local knowledge with scientific expertise. The CCRG is supported by WRRI and North Carolina Sea Grant, in partnership with the William R. Kenan Jr. Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science (KIETS).

This opportunity requires a local knowledge expert and scientific lead. Submitted proposals also should align with WRRI, North Carolina Sea Grant, and KIETS’ strategic plans.

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View the request for proposals
Read about past CCRG projects

Funding is available for one year projects, and awards will range between $5,000-$25,000. Full details on eligibility and application requirements are included in the Request for Proposals (RFP). The anticipated start date is May 15, 2025.

For questions related to the RFP or submission process, contact John Fear (jmfear@ncsu.edu) or Kaitlin Tucker (ktucker@ncsu.edu).

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