Funding opportunity – EDF Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS)

The Call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for the first grant opportunity through the Environmental Defense Fund’s Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS) Research Program is now open.

RFP #1: Identification and Characterization of Critical Uncertainties for PCS will support foundational research to:

• Identify key uncertainties surrounding carbon dioxide removal potential and social-ecological impacts of phytoplankton carbon solutions
• Assess which uncertainties can be addressed through additional research
• Develop a framework to help guide the broader PCS Research Consortium and inform future research priorities

LOI Deadline: 11:59pm ET, Monday, October 12th, 2026.

Learn more about the RFP and submission process: https://www.edf.org/phytoplankton-carbon-solutions-pcs-funding-opportunities

For further information: Mattias Cape, PhD, Marine Biogeochemical Scientist, mcape@edf.org
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