New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) has received its fiscal year (FY 2026) funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting continued efforts to address New Jersey’s coastal challenges through research, education, workforce development, and community partnerships.
For more than 50 years, NJSGC has worked to connect science with the needs of New Jersey’s coastal communities. This federal investment will help advance projects and programs that strengthen coastal resilience, support marine industries, and promote healthy and sustainable coastal ecosystems.
NJSGC’s work puts research and expertise into action to help communities across the state. FY 2026 funding will support efforts focused on:
- Coastal resilience: Advancing strategies and solutions that help communities prepare for and respond to coastal hazards and changing conditions.
- Living shorelines and green infrastructure: Supporting nature-based and cost-effective approaches to managing stormwater and protecting coastal areas.
- Aquaculture and workforce development: Strengthening New Jersey’s marine industries and creating opportunities for workforce training and career development.
- Clean Vessel Act pump-out programs: Supporting efforts to reduce marine pollution and protect New Jersey’s waterways.
- Research and education: Connecting researchers, educators, students, and communities to advance understanding and stewardship of New Jersey’s marine and coastal resources.
“This is great news and I have been pushing for them to get their new funding for this fiscal year,” said Congressman Frank Pallone, praising New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s work with supporting clean vessel pump-out programs, strengthening aquaculture and shellfish workforce development, and advancing practical stormwater solutions like rain gardens and green infrastructure. “I have long pushed for these investments because they support New Jersey’s coastal ecosystems, sustain our economy, and preserve our shore for generations to come,” Rep. Pallone stated.
For more than 50 years, NJSGC has worked to connect science with the needs of New Jersey’s coastal communities. This federal investment will help advance projects and programs that strengthen coastal resilience, support marine industries, and promote healthy and sustainable coastal ecosystems. Learn more about NJ Sea Grant at njseagrant.org.
