Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
BOEM, a US federal agency, funds offshore energy exploration, renewable energy, and environmental studies grants.
Unlock Funding for Guam & CNMI Maritime Heritage Studies
This grant is for organizations and researchers interested in documenting the maritime heritage of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, focusing on underwater historic properties and developing consultation practices with indigenous communities.
Get Grants to Boost Your Commercial Fishery Business
Commercial fisheries in California, Oregon, and Washington can receive funding to develop strategies for adapting to and thriving amidst offshore renewable energy development and climate change impacts. This grant supports research that will lead to actionable plans for protecting your business and coastal communities.
Get Funding: Study Marine Life's Response to Construction
Are you involved in marine research or environmental consulting? This grant supports studies on how underwater construction vibrations affect fish and invertebrates, helping to inform crucial environmental assessments.
Get Funding for Gulf of Maine Tourism & Recreation Research
Businesses and organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts can apply for funding to research baseline conditions for tourism and recreation in the Gulf of Maine. This study will gather crucial data on economic and social impacts related to offshore wind development.
Funded Research: Marine Vibroacoustic Disturbances
This grant funds research into substrate-borne vibroacoustic disturbances from offshore wind construction and operations. Eligible entities can secure funding to develop advanced measurement techniques and predictive models for understanding and mitigating these impacts on marine ecosystems.
Funded Research: Enhance Marine Minerals Studies
This grant supports research to improve the design and analysis of marine minerals studies by better understanding the impact of spatial and temporal scales. Eligible entities can receive funding to develop methods for identifying scale bias and provide guidance for future research to maximize environmental assessment.
Unlock Gulf of Mexico Research Grants
This grant funds research for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to develop improved methods for identifying ancient archaeological sites on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico. Businesses and researchers can receive funding to refine survey techniques and contribute to better preservation guidelines.
Get Funded: Boost Your Offshore Wind Business
Offshore wind developers can secure funding to research and understand the acoustic behavior of North Atlantic right whales. This support helps ensure responsible development and environmental protection for your projects.
Funding for Marine Resource Ecology Research
US marine research institutions can secure funding to explore and characterize the ecology of marine mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. This project aims to measure water chemistry and associated ecological aspects using advanced sensors, contributing to a better understanding of national resources and minimizing environmental impact.
Get Funding for Coastal Community Heritage Projects
This grant supports projects focused on understanding and preserving the cultural heritage of vulnerable coastal communities in Louisiana impacted by land loss. Funds will enable research, community engagement, and the development of strategies to protect archaeological and traditional cultural sites.
Get Funding for Environmental Studies & Research
Are you a university or research institution involved in environmental studies related to offshore resource development? This grant supports critical research and outreach efforts focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of energy development on marine and coastal environments.
Get Funding for Tribal Collaboration & Offshore Wind
This grant is for organizations and individuals aiming to build capacity and collaborate with the Aquinnah and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribes for offshore wind energy projects. Funds will support developing best practices for data management, analyzing environmental information, and incorporating indigenous knowledge to protect cultural and archaeological resources.
Get Funding for Coastal Restoration & Resilience Projects
Non-profits and research institutions can secure funding to investigate offshore sediment resources for coastal restoration, protection, and resilience projects. This initiative aims to identify and characterize sand reserves to safeguard vital coastal assets and inform long-term planning.
Get Funding for Marine Research & Offshore Wind Projects
This cooperative agreement funds ongoing aerial and acoustic surveys to monitor marine species around Massachusetts and Rhode Island offshore wind leases. The data will support environmental assessments and inform wind energy development, helping you plan projects to minimize impacts on protected wildlife.
Get Funding for Environmental Research Projects
This program announcement details two specific projects potentially awarded to the University of North Carolina, based on acceptable proposals. It's not an open call for proposals, but aims to fund two cooperative agreements in FY2013.
Unlock Funding for Marine Tech Innovation & Data
Businesses involved in marine technology and data management can secure funding to integrate advanced acoustic monitoring software with a national metadata archiving system. This investment aims to enhance data comparability and usability for scientific and resource management applications.
Funded Research: Ocean Energy & Wildlife Protection
This grant supports research on how whales use ocean habitats along the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii. Funding is available for projects that analyze existing data to inform offshore wind energy development and minimize environmental impacts.
Get Funding for Marine Environmental Research & Oversight
This grant supports scientists and research institutions in assessing seafloor conditions near offshore energy platforms in Southern California. Funds will be used to monitor ecological impacts, informing crucial public decisions and policy development for responsible energy development.
Unlock Funds for Coastal Restoration & Resilience Projects
This grant is for researchers and organizations focused on offshore sand resources, coastal restoration, and resiliency projects. Secure funding to conduct vital research for coastal protection and safeguard economic resources.
Funded Research for Coastal Businesses
This grant supports businesses and tribal nations on the Washington coast in developing models to identify and preserve submerged ancient cultural landscapes. Funds will help integrate indigenous knowledge with scientific data for offshore development planning.