Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Secure Funds for Marine Mammal Conservation & Subsistence
Alaska Native Organizations can receive funding for projects that conserve marine mammals crucial to subsistence and promote co-management of their use. This grant supports activities like species management, harvest monitoring, scientific research, and public outreach.
Unlock Funds for Bay Watershed Education Programs
This program offers funding to K-12 school districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to develop and implement impactful watershed education experiences for students. Funds are intended to enhance environmental literacy and promote stewardship of local waterways and habitats.
Get Grants for Environmental Education Programs
This program offers funding for organizations and state networks looking to expand environmental education initiatives and build capacity for hands-on learning experiences for K-12 students across the Chesapeake Bay region.
Unlock Funding: Boost Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience
This grant empowers businesses to advance precipitation and flood prediction, forecasting, and mitigation capabilities, funded by NOAA to enhance national resilience. Eligible entities will contribute to improving the accuracy and timeliness of climate forecasts across various timescales.
Get Grants for Hawaii's Eco-Education Programs
Hawaii-based non-profits and educators can get funding to develop innovative environmental education programs for K-12 students and teachers. This grant supports hands-on learning in Earth and climate science, fostering a healthier future for coastal ecosystems.
Get Funding for Coastal Innovation & Growth
Coastal Zone Management Programs can apply for funding to develop innovative projects that improve their programs in key areas like coastal hazards, ocean resources, and public access. This grant is designed to help states and territories enhance their federally approved coastal management programs.
Island Resilience Grants: Secure Funding for Climate Adaptation
This grant supports interdisciplinary research and capacity building to enhance climate adaptation and resilience in the Caribbean and Pacific islands. Businesses and organizations can receive funding to develop strategies that address evolving climate risks and vulnerabilities, fostering economic and societal well-being.
Sea Grant Funding: Boost Your Coastal Business!
Coastal businesses partnered with Sea Grant programs can now apply for special projects to solve community challenges and create opportunities. This funding supports innovative research and projects aligned with Sea Grant's strategic plan to drive coastal economic growth and sustainability.
Fund Your Scallop Fishery Research & Boost Your Business
Scallop vessel owners can get funding for research that improves the sea scallop fishery and informs management decisions. Your research will be funded through the sale of your awarded scallop quota, not direct federal funds.
Fund Your Marine Business: Gulf & South Atlantic Grants
Seize funding for your commercial or recreational fishing business to boost research, development, and conservation efforts in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. This initiative supports projects aimed at optimizing fisheries, from harvesting to processing, contributing to a healthier marine ecosystem.
Get Grants to Save Endangered Species & Boost Conservation
State agencies with agreements with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service can apply for funds to develop and implement conservation programs for endangered and threatened marine species. This funding supports research, management, and public outreach to protect species within your state.
Grant Money for Tribal Species Protection & Recovery
Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations can receive grants to fund vital conservation and recovery programs for endangered, threatened, and candidate marine and anadromous species under their jurisdiction. This funding supports management plans, research, and public outreach to protect vulnerable wildlife.
Get Funding for Climate Resilience Projects
Businesses focused on climate research, resilience, and decision-support in areas like coastal inundation, marine ecosystems, water resources, and extreme heat can apply for funding. This program supports advancing climate understanding and developing solutions to improve national resilience.
Get Funding for Tuna Research & Fisheries Management
This program offers funding for scientific research aimed at improving the management of Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries. Businesses and research institutions collaborating with international tuna conservation efforts are encouraged to apply.
Get Funding: Boost Your Fishing Business with NOAA!
Fisheries businesses in the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean can compete for funding to collaborate with researchers on vital data collection. This program strengthens industry partnerships and supports sustainable resource management.
Get Grants for Marine Mammal Rescue & Research
Are you part of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network or a collaborator? This grant from NOAA provides funds to support the rescue, treatment, data collection, and scientific research related to stranded marine mammals.
Get Funding for Climate & Weather Forecasting Training!
This program offers cooperative agreements to boost the skills of professionals in climate, water, and weather forecasting. Enhance your team's expertise and improve crucial decision support services with collaborative training and education opportunities.
Boost Your Exports: Get Grants for Global Growth
This program supports eligible organizations helping U.S. businesses expand internationally. Funds are available to promote exports and increase global market access.
Fund Your Great Lakes Education Projects: NOAA B-WET Grants
This program offers grants to organizations and institutions focused on environmental education within the Great Lakes watershed, specifically for K-12 students and teacher professional development. Funds support immersive learning experiences that align with regional environmental and educational priorities.
Secure Grants for Coastal Resilience & Habitat Restoration
Federally-designated National Estuarine Research Reserves can apply for funding to protect and restore vital coastal habitats, bolstering resilience against climate change and natural hazards. This grant supports land acquisition, restoration planning, and project implementation to safeguard coastal communities and economies.