MTI Announces First Round of Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy Capital Grants Program

The Maine Technology Institute and the Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy today released a new request for proposals for a first round of awards from the Marine Economy Capital Grants Program, supporting growth in the state’s traditional fisheries, aquaculture and seafood-related companies and institutions.

The deadline to submit proposals to MTI is Sept. 15.

The Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy includes more than 20 marine research programs at universities and nonprofit research institutions; commercial fishing interests; aquaculture interests; community-based organizations committed to the growth of the local economy; and large and small private-sector businesses in Maine. Members include the University of Maine.

More information about the Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy is online.

Also online is a news release about the Marine Economy Capital Grants Program and more information about the request for proposals.