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resources within the meaning of the Act. Sea Grant College support will be given to a limited num- 

 ber of institutions which qualify competitively to carry out major programs in both training and 

 research, and which have the capability to undertake marine advisory programs. Support will be 

 provided by a single grant to each successful applicant. Continuing support may be furnished to 

 achieve the objectives of the program where warranted by quality of performance. Sustained excel- 

 lent performance under the program is required for official designation of the institution as a "Sea 

 Grant College." 



The Sea Grant College support program necessarily will be based in those institutions of higher 

 education which have demonstrated capability for at least two years in the marine sciences and 

 marine-related education, and which have the facilities and staff required for undertaking applied 

 research, ocean engineering, training, and advisory activities. The required existing capability may 

 be attained by cooperation among institutions acting together. 



It is expected that institutions receiving Sea Grant College support will evolve into important 

 information centers for strengthening marine utilization programs in their geographical regions. Al- 

 though there undoubtedly will be initial problems in coordinating with existing regional and national 

 advisory services which are supported by a wide range of private and government organizations at 

 all levels, institutions submitting Sea Grant College support proposals will be expected to have 

 thoroughly examined regional needs and capabilities including transportation, fisheries, mining, rec- 

 reation, aquaculture, and both professional and technical training. In the selection of institutions 

 to receive Sea Grant College support, considerable weight will be given to the institution's ability 

 to serve its contiguous geographic region. The cooperation of State and local governments is most 

 desirable. 



Cooperative programs with technical schools, junior colleges, and secondary schools in the region 

 will be encouraged. The grantee institution could serve as a resource through which smaller institu- 

 tions without adequate staff or facilities can improve their capability. 



Each Sea Grant College support applicant will supply statistical background information, names 

 of faculty members involved, and their degrees, and a description of marine-oriented activities already 

 Federally sponsored. Other necessary information will include the administrative structure of the in- 

 stitution, degree of provision of its own resources, past accomplishments in marine-related educa- 

 tion, research and development, and estimated impact of the proposed Sea Grant on other activities 

 in the region. A detailed description of how the program will be administered for maximum service to 

 its region and the nation should be included in proposals. 



SEA GRANT PROJECTS 



Sea Grant Projects are individual projects designed to support a specific aspect of marine resource 

 development. Projects may be directed to any aspect of marine resources, including education, train- 

 ing, research, or advisory services, including those previously described as elements of a Sea Grant 

 College. It is expected that most Sea Grant Projects will be supported by a single grant for one or 

 two years. Continuing support may be available for a reasonable length of time for projects of out- 

 standing merit and promise. 



The Sea Grant Project program is intended to start activities in as many useful fields of marine- 

 oriented applied icsearch and training as funds may allow. Although applied research and the train- 

 ing of engineers and technicians will be emphasized, some projects may be basic scientific studies in 

 their entirety if the eventual application of results seems reasonably clear, and if funds cannot be 

 obtained from other sources. Projects in the Social Sciences are included. 



Whereas Sea Grant College support will concentrate funds in a few institutions, the Sea Grant 

 Project program will spread funds more widely. It is expected that Sea Grant Projects will be a 

 means of assisting some institutions to develop marine-oriented capabilities through activities directed 

 to the more limited aspects of marine resource research and education. 



