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

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Funding Details

Funder: Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition)
Funding Goal: To advance safe and sustainable seaweed sector development globally through funding research, standards development, capacity building, cultivation innovation, and community impact projects across the seaweed value chain.
Funding Amount: Not specified on website; funding amounts are detailed in the downloadable call for proposals documents
Deadline: January 20, 2024 (most recent round) (Rolling)
How to Apply: The GSC issues bi-annual calls for proposals. For the 2023-2024 round, applicants could download an application form via Google Drive. Proposals are evaluated by the Scientific Council, which assesses project proposals and makes funding recommendations. The coalition welcomes co-funding with other projects and networks supporting similar actions.
Target Region: Global
Contact: Website: https://www.safeseaweedcoalition.org/ | Member portal: safe-seaweed-coalition.ubuntoo.com | Founded by Lloyd's Register Foundation, UN Global Compact, and CNRS
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 04:01

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must work in the seaweed sector or related marine/aquaculture field

Project Scope

Project must align with one of three GSC safety priorities: consumer safety, environmental safety, or operational safety
Eligible activities include foresight workshops, task forces, working groups, training events, staff exchanges, technology platforms, pilot demonstrations, prototypes, capacity building, and educational programmes

Required Documents

Download and complete the official call for proposals application form

Constraints

Submit proposal by the specified deadline (January 20, 2024 for the most recent round)
Co-funding with other projects and networks is encouraged

Summary

The Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC), also known as the Safe Seaweed Coalition, is a global partnership established by Lloyd's Register Foundation in partnership with the UN Global Compact and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). It aims to advance safe and sustainable seaweed sector development through funding projects, setting standards, and building capacity across the global seaweed value chain. The seaweed market is currently valued at $9 billion annually with potential for 15x growth by 2050 and 150 million jobs globally. The GSC issues bi-annual calls for proposals funding 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. Projects are evaluated by an independent Scientific Council of academic experts. The coalition has funded diverse projects worldwide — from taxonomic frameworks in Malaysia to typhoon-resistant farming platforms in the Philippines to solar dryers in Zanzibar. The coalition's governance structure includes a Leadership Committee (UN Global Compact, Lloyd's Register Foundation, CNRS), a Secretariat for daily operations, a Scientific Council for project evaluation and research guidance, and a Strategic Advisory Council drawing from industry, governments, and international organizations. Membership spans from smallholder farmers to multinational businesses and intergovernmental organizations. The GSC secured two-year operational funding in October 2025, indicating continued activity.

Historical Context

The GSC has run multiple calls for proposals: 2021, 2022, and 2023-2024. Past funded projects span global geographies including Australia, Philippines, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, the Baltic region, and the Americas. The coalition secured two-year operational funding in October 2025. They have supported projects ranging from taxonomic frameworks and biosafety guidance to climate-resilient seaweed strains and women's economic empowerment.

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