Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Get Grants for Alaska Marine Education & Training
Alaska coastal communities can receive funding to enhance marine education and training programs. This grant supports initiatives aimed at boosting scientific knowledge and career development in marine-related professions.
Get Funding for Alaska Native Marine Mammal Conservation
Alaska Native Organizations can apply for funding to support the conservation of marine mammals vital to subsistence use. This grant will finance activities like species management, harvest monitoring, scientific research, and public outreach.
Ocean Tech Grants: Fund Your Coastal Innovation
Are you a business involved in coastal and ocean modeling? This grant supports the transition of advanced ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes models and tools into operational use, enhancing data dissemination and application for economic development and resource management.
Get Funding for Chesapeake Bay Fishery Science Projects
Are you involved in Chesapeake Bay fisheries research or management? This grant supports projects focused on restoration, protection, monitoring, and evaluating management effectiveness for living resources and their habitats. Leverage collaborative efforts and demonstrate clear management applications to secure funding.
Get NOAA Funding: Boost Your Business R&D
Small businesses with R&D capabilities can receive funding from NOAA to develop and commercialize innovative solutions. This program supports technological advancement and aims to increase participation from diverse business owners.
Boost Coastal Business: Get Grants for Innovative Projects!
Coastal states and territories with approved management programs can apply for competitive grants to fund innovative projects that enhance their coastal zone strategies and focus on national priorities. This funding supports the development of program changes and improvements without being tied to construction or long-term financial commitments.
Get Funding to Protect Coral Reefs & Boost Tourism
Non-profits and organizations focused on coral reef conservation are eligible for funding to implement projects that improve management and protect these vital ecosystems. This grant aims to support efforts in U.S. states and territories, bolstering related fishing and tourism industries.
Secure Funding to Combat Sea Level Rise Impacts
Coastal businesses and communities can receive funding to research and implement strategies for mitigating the effects of rising sea levels. This grant supports projects that aim to enhance resilience, protect infrastructure, and inform future land management and policy decisions.
Get Grants for Climate Resilience & Community Adaptation
This program offers funding to research institutions, non-profits, and governments to build regional capacity for climate adaptation and resilience. Funds support collaborative research and partnerships with communities to plan for and adjust to climate change.
Tribal Nations: Get Funds for Drought Resilience
This grant helps tribal nations in the West build resilience against drought and climate risks on their lands. Funds can support activities like vulnerability assessments, drought planning, and improving decision-making tools.
Secure Funding for Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability
Fishery businesses in the South Atlantic can apply for grants to develop strategies that reduce red snapper discards, leading to more sustainable and profitable operations. This funding aims to inform management and improve your catch ratios.
Fund Your Scallop Fishery Research: Get Grants!
Seafood businesses can secure funding for research that improves sea scallop fishery management and knowledge. This program offers scallop quota to be sold, generating revenue to support your approved research projects.
Get Funding for Coastal Restoration & Resilience Projects!
Seeking funds to restore coastal ecosystems and boost community resilience to climate change? This grant supports transformational projects that rebuild fisheries, protect endangered species, and improve economic vitality in coastal areas.
Get Funding to Protect Endangered Species in Your State!
State agencies partnering with NOAA Fisheries can receive grants to fund conservation and recovery efforts for endangered and threatened marine species. This funding supports critical activities like research, management, and public outreach to protect vulnerable wildlife within your state.
Tribal Grants: Protect Endangered Species & Get Funding
Federally recognized tribes can receive grants and cooperative agreements to fund critical conservation programs for endangered, threatened, and candidate marine species. This funding supports management plans, scientific research, and public outreach to protect vulnerable wildlife.
Unlock Funding for Barrier Removal & Habitat Restoration
This grant from NOAA offers financial and technical assistance to remove dams and in-stream barriers, restoring vital fish passage for migratory species. Funds support rebuilding fisheries, recovering endangered species, enhancing watershed health, and boosting economic vitality, especially for underserved communities.
Tribal Fish Passage Grants: Secure Funding for Barrier Removal
Indian tribes and tribal organizations can apply for federal funding and technical assistance to remove barriers that hinder fish passage, supporting healthy ecosystems and vital fisheries. This program aims to rebuild sustainable fisheries, protect endangered species, and enhance watershed health for tribal communities.
Secure Funding for Fisheries Research & Management
This program offers funding to researchers and organizations focused on advancing science-based management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. The goal is to deepen our understanding of tuna populations and their movements to support international conservation efforts.
Tribal Broadband Grants: Fund Your Connectivity Projects
This program offers grants to eligible Tribal entities to expand broadband access on Tribal lands or fund initiatives promoting the use of broadband for remote learning, telework, and telehealth. Get funding to bridge the digital divide and empower your community.
Unlock Ocean Exploration Grants: Fund STEM Education!
Are you an educator or a public/private partnership passionate about ocean exploration and STEM education? This grant funds innovative projects to develop virtual and hybrid learning resources and expand access to ocean science careers for diverse youth and future professionals.