# Collaborative Research: Deciphering Nutrient Sources and Microbial Processes Fueling the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of South Florida |
| Location | TAMPA, FL |
| Project | Collaborative Research: Deciphering Nutrient Sources and Microbial Processes Fueling the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt |
| Award amount | $866,168 |
| Obligated so far | $866,168 |
| Awarded | 2026-07-22 |
| Period | 2026-08-15 to 2029-07-31 |
| Program | BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY, ESH-Earth System Hazards, GEO Biotechnology |
| Directorate / division | GEO / GCP |
| Award ID | 2618612 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2618612). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:13:44.963Z.
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