Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Fund Your Ocean Studies: Get Up to $42,000!
This scholarship is for U.S. citizens pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, and related marine sciences. It provides significant financial support to foster diversity and innovation in ocean stewardship.
Unlock Your Future: Ocean Science Scholarships Up To $42k
This program offers up to $42,000 annually for U.S. citizens and permanent residents pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in oceanography and marine science. It's designed to support academic excellence and research in marine-related fields, encouraging diverse applicants.
Fund Your Ocean Research Career: Up to $42K!
This scholarship offers up to $42,000 annually for U.S. citizens and permanent residents pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology. It's designed to support graduate studies and research collaborations with NOAA, particularly encouraging diverse applicants.
Get Up to $42K for Ocean Science Grad School!
U.S. citizens and permanent residents pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in ocean and coastal disciplines can receive up to $42,000 annually. This scholarship supports academic excellence and career goals in vital marine sciences.
Fund Your Ocean Science Degree: Up to $42,000!
Seeking funding for graduate studies in ocean sciences, marine biology, or related fields? This scholarship offers up to $42,000 annually for Master's and Doctoral degrees at U.S. accredited institutions, prioritizing academic excellence and career goals.
Fund Your Ocean Science Master's & PhD!
This scholarship supports U.S. citizens and permanent residents pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in ocean and coastal sciences. Receive up to $42,000 annually for tuition, stipend, and collaborative research opportunities with NOAA.
Fund Your Ocean Science Master's & PhD Up to $42K!
This scholarship offers up to $42,000 annually for U.S. citizens pursuing graduate studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology at accredited institutions. It specifically encourages women and minorities to apply and covers tuition, stipends, and research collaborations.
Get Grants for Ocean Conservation & Public Education
Non-profits and educational organizations can receive funding to raise public awareness about U.S. Marine National Monuments and the importance of ocean conservation. This grant supports initiatives that educate the public through formal or informal means.
Unlock $30K+ for Coastal Innovation & Sustainability
Does your business focus on coastal resilience, sustainable seafood, or marine research? This grant offers up to $30,000 per project for regional collaborations, encouraging innovative solutions for our oceans and coasts.
Unlock $25K for Coastal Projects: Sea Grant Collaboration
Are you a Sea Grant program employee collaborating with a NOAA Federal employee on a regional coastal project? This grant offers up to $25,000 to support initiatives aligned with national coastal research and planning goals.
Get Up To $20,000 for TV Station Digital Upgrades
Low-power TV stations can get reimbursed for up to $20,000 to upgrade their analog equipment to digital technology. This program from the Department of Commerce aims to modernize broadcast facilities.
Get Funding for STEM Education in New England Bays!
This grant offers funding for K-12 educators and organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Funds support engaging, hands-on environmental education projects focused on watershed understanding and stewardship, including teacher professional development.
Get Funding to Protect Coral Reefs & Boost Tourism
State and territorial governments can secure funding to conserve vital coral reef ecosystems, supporting marine life and crucial tourism industries. These grants will fund projects aimed at mitigating threats like pollution and climate change to protect these valuable natural resources.
Get Grants for State Species Conservation Projects
If you're a state agency responsible for conserving endangered or threatened species, this grant can fund crucial conservation activities, research, and public education. It supports programs designed to protect marine and anadromous species under federal jurisdiction.
Get Funding for Marine Resource Research | Sea Grant Fellowships
Are you a PhD student focused on marine resource population dynamics and quantitative assessment methods? This fellowship offers funding to support your thesis research with NOAA guidance, contributing to coastal and ocean resource management.
Funded PhD Fellowships in Marine Economics
This program awards PhD fellowships to students passionate about quantitative methods for marine resource economics. Fellows will conduct research on conservation and management issues with guidance from NOAA mentors.
Grant Funding for Ocean Research & Coastal Innovation
This grant supports the establishment or continuation of a National Sea Grant Library, fostering partnerships between government and universities for integrated research, education, and outreach in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management. Businesses and institutions focused on these vital areas can apply to contribute to and benefit from this critical network.
Unlock Funding for Weather Tech & Forecasting Innovation
This grant from the Department of Commerce supports public and private entities, especially those partnering with universities, in accelerating weather forecasting research and development. Funds will be used to improve global prediction models, data assimilation, regional forecasting, and post-processing tools to enhance weather prediction accuracy and mitigate economic disruption.
Fund Your Ocean & Coastal Projects: Sea Grant Law Center
Universities can apply for funding to establish a National Sea Grant Law Center focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. This grant supports integrated research, education, and outreach within the National Sea Grant network.
Get Grants for Hawaii's Environmental Education Programs
Hawaii-based organizations can receive funding to develop innovative, experiential environmental education programs for K-12 students and teachers. This grant supports initiatives that foster environmental literacy and build community resilience to climate and ocean changes.