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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:07

The Kelp Forest Foundation was awarded €50,000 from the Safe Seaweed Coalition to help assess the impact on biodiversity of giant kelp farming in offshore ...

Source: https://www.kelpforestfoundation.org/kelp-forest-foundation-awarded-a-grant-by-the-safe-seaweed-coalition-to-assess-the-biodiversity-impact/

Funding Details

Funder: Global Seaweed Coalition (formerly Safe Seaweed Coalition)
Funding Goal: Fund innovative seaweed projects including biodiversity research, capacity building, pilot demonstrations, training events, technology platforms, and educational programmes related to the seaweed industry.
Funding Amount: €50,000 (known example grant to Kelp Forest Foundation; maximum grant size not publicly stated)
Deadline: 2024-01-20 (Rolling)
How to Apply: The coalition issues periodic Calls for Proposals (documented rounds in 2021, 2022, and 2023-2024). Applicants download the official call document from the coalition's website, prepare a proposal according to the guidelines, and submit by the stated deadline. Collaboration and co-funding with other projects is encouraged.
Target Region: Global
Contact: Contact page available at https://www.safeseaweedcoalition.org/contact/
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 23:59

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must relate to the seaweed industry (safety, sustainability, biodiversity, or value chain)
Collaboration and co-funding with other projects and networks is encouraged

Project Scope

Project types include workshops, task forces, training, pilot demonstrations, prototypes, capacity building, educational programmes

Required Documents

Submit proposal via the coalition's call for proposals process (downloadable application document)

Constraints

Adhere to submission deadline for the specific call cycle (e.g., January 20, 2024 for the 2023-2024 round)
Research findings should be publicly released to benefit the seaweed industry

Summary

The Global Seaweed Coalition (formerly Safe Seaweed Coalition) runs periodic Calls for Proposals to fund projects that advance the safety, sustainability, and growth of the global seaweed industry. The coalition is a global partnership representing the entire seaweed value chain — from smallholder farmers to multinational businesses, specialized research institutes to intergovernmental organizations. Grants support a wide range of activities including foresight workshops, task forces, working groups, training events, staff exchanges, technology platforms, pilot demonstrations, prototypes, capacity building, and educational programmes. The coalition encourages collaboration and co-funding with other projects and networks. A known example is the €50,000 grant awarded to the Kelp Forest Foundation for assessing biodiversity impacts of giant kelp farming off Namibia's coast using environmental DNA technology. The coalition has issued calls for proposals in 2021, 2022, and 2023-2024, indicating a recurring funding mechanism. The most recent call (2023-2024) had a submission deadline of January 20, 2024. The coalition recently secured two years of operational funding, suggesting continued grant-making capacity.

Historical Context

The coalition has run at least three rounds of calls for proposals: 2021, 2022, and 2023-2024. The organization recently secured two years of operational funding, suggesting continued grant-making. The coalition was formerly known as the Safe Seaweed Coalition and has rebranded to the Global Seaweed Coalition.

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