Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Funded Research: Save Pacific Marine Life & Get Grants!
Marine science organizations and researchers focused on Pacific cetacean conservation can receive funding. This grant supports critical research on whale and dolphin populations, their habitats, and threats, aiding conservation efforts.
Get Funding for Monkfish Research & Fishery Insights
Fishing businesses and researchers can apply for monkfish research opportunities, funded by the sale of allocated days-at-sea. Projects must advance knowledge or management decisions for the monkfish fishery.
Boost Sales: International Trade Grants for Your Business
Are you a U.S. organization looking to expand your reach? This program offers funding to help businesses promote international trade and investment, driving economic growth for American workers and firms.
Unlock Geospatial Funding: Modernize Your Data!
Are you a university, state, or local government organization focused on geodesy and spatial data? This grant supports projects that update the National Spatial Reference System, develop advanced geodetic tools, and enhance data infrastructure, fostering innovation and education in the field.
Get Grants for Alaska Marine Education & Training
Coastal communities in Alaska can apply for mini-grants to boost marine education and training, equipping residents with vital skills for marine-related professions. This program aims to enhance understanding of marine resources and foster scientific knowledge in the region.
Get Grants for Pacific Salmon & Habitat Restoration
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Alaska, and federally recognized tribes can apply for funding to restore threatened or endangered Pacific salmon populations and their habitats. This program aims to protect vital ecosystems and support treaty and subsistence fishing rights.
Fund Alaska Native Subsistence & Marine Mammal Protection
Alaska Native Organizations can receive funding to conserve marine mammals and support co-management of subsistence use. This grant funds critical conservation, research, and outreach efforts for species vital to Alaska Native cultures.
Get Grants: Boost Your Coastal Management Program!
State and Territory coastal management programs can apply for competitive grants to fund innovative projects that enhance their approved strategies and align with national priorities. This funding aims to support the development and submission of program changes that contribute to achieving coastal management objectives.
NOAA SBIR Grants: Fund Your Ocean & Climate Tech Innovations
U.S. small businesses developing commercializable technologies for climate, weather, oceans, and coasts can receive early-stage funding through NOAA's SBIR program. This grant supports research and development to bring innovative solutions to market.
Get Funding for Salmon Recovery & Infrastructure Projects
States and federally recognized Tribes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska can receive federal funding to restore Pacific salmon populations and habitats. This grant supports conservation efforts vital for tribal treaty fishing rights and subsistence, as well as protecting at-risk salmon and steelhead.
Get Funding for Coastal Flood Resilience & Forecasting
This grant funds research and development to improve coastal inundation mapping and forecasting, directly supporting businesses impacted by climate change and sea-level rise. Eligible applicants can receive funding to develop innovative solutions that enhance preparedness and reduce risks for coastal economies.
Unlock Funds for Climate Resilience & Community Planning
This grant is for NOAA CAP/RISA team members to fund collaborative research and engagement projects that build climate adaptation planning and action. Secure funding to develop trusted partnerships and create actionable climate knowledge for community-defined plans, focusing on reducing flooding and wildfire risks.
Get Funding for Climate Education in California Classrooms
California K-12 educators can secure funding to integrate climate literacy and watershed stewardship into hands-on, outdoor learning experiences for students. This program aims to build capacity for environmental education, with a focus on equitable access for all communities.
Get Funding for Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Projects
This program offers grants for businesses and organizations working on ready-to-go projects in U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern to restore coastal habitats. Funds will support projects that improve wildlife, are resilient to climate change, and offer community benefits.
Fund Your Innovation: NOAA SBIR Grants for Businesses
Small businesses with R&D capabilities can receive funding from NOAA to develop and commercialize innovative technologies. This program aims to stimulate technological advancement and strengthen small businesses' role in federal R&D needs.
Get PhD Funding for Marine Resource Innovation
This fellowship offers Ph.D. students funding to develop quantitative models for managing marine ecosystems and living resources. Focus your research on Population and Ecosystem Dynamics or Marine Resource Economics to advance marine science and policy.
Get Funded: Advance Ocean Carbon Removal Tech!
This grant supports research and development for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) technologies, helping businesses understand and mitigate ocean acidification while exploring a new carbon removal industry. Eligible entities can receive funding to advance innovative solutions and contribute to a sustainable ocean economy.
Grant Money for Pacific Northwest K-12 Environmental Education
K-12 schools and educators in the Pacific Northwest can secure funding to develop innovative environmental education programs focused on climate resilience and Indigenous knowledge. These grants support hands-on learning experiences for students and professional development for teachers, bringing environmental education to life beyond the classroom.
Grant Funds for Marine Conservation in the Pacific
Businesses and organizations focused on the conservation and management of endangered sea turtles in the Pacific Islands Region and Southeast Asia are eligible for funding. This grant supports critical initiatives like monitoring, protection, reducing bycatch, and combating illegal trade to aid sea turtle recovery.
Get Funding for Environmental Education Programs!
This NOAA grant offers funding to support K-12 environmental education programs focused on watershed learning and professional development for teachers in the Gulf of Mexico region. Businesses and organizations can receive grants to implement innovative, hands-on learning experiences that foster environmental literacy and community action.