Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Get Grants for Tribal Species Protection & Recovery
Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations can receive funding to support critical conservation programs for endangered, threatened, or proposed marine and anadromous species. This assistance helps fund management plans, research, and outreach to protect vulnerable wildlife.
Get Funding for Endangered Species Conservation in Your State
State agencies are eligible for grants to develop and implement conservation programs for endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species. This funding supports management, research, and public outreach to protect vulnerable wildlife within your state.
Secure Funding for Marine Ecosystem Research
Coastal businesses and researchers can apply for funding to study how climate change affects marine ecosystems, enabling better management and protection. This initiative by NOAA aims to understand multi-stressor impacts to preserve vital ocean areas.
Get Funding to Grow Your Minority Business!
Minority business owners can apply for funding through the Department of Commerce's MBDA. This grant is designed to support the growth and development of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and align with strategic goals.
Unlock Funds for Economic Growth & Future Planning
Are you a state or eligible entity looking to boost your regional economy? This grant funds statewide planning and research initiatives to build resilient economies and scale effective development efforts.
Get Funding to Create High-Paying Jobs!
If your community or region was impacted by the pandemic, you can get funding to build strong workforce training programs that connect employers with skilled workers. This initiative aims to create and sustain well-paying jobs and help workers advance their careers.
Get Funding for Marine Mammal Rescue & Research
This grant offers funding to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network and their collaborators to support the care, treatment, and research of stranded marine mammals. Funds can be used for essential response needs, scientific studies on stranding causes and trends, and facility operations crucial for marine mammal recovery.
Unlock Funds for Climate Resilience & Innovation
Businesses focused on climate resilience and research in areas like coastal inundation, marine ecosystems, water resources, and extreme heat can secure funding to advance understanding and improve national resilience. This program supports innovative solutions that address significant economic and safety challenges posed by climate change.
Fund Your Bay Education Project: Get NOAA Grants!
Are you an educator or organization focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed? This grant provides funding to develop and enhance hands-on environmental education programs for students and teachers, fostering deeper understanding of Bay issues.
Unlock Funding for Economic Growth & Job Creation
Grow your business and create jobs in distressed areas with strategic investments from the Department of Commerce. This grant supports research and technical assistance projects to boost regional economies and attract private investment.
Get Funding for Tuna Research & Fisheries Management
This program offers funding to researchers and organizations focused on advancing science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna populations. Support is available for projects that improve our understanding of bluefin tuna fisheries and biology, particularly concerning the mixing and movement of eastern and western Atlantic populations.
Get Grants for Great Lakes Environmental Education Projects
This program offers grants to educators and organizations in the Great Lakes region for projects that provide hands-on environmental learning experiences for K-12 students and professional development for teachers. Funding supports initiatives focused on watershed education and regional environmental priorities.
Native-Owned Businesses: Get Funding for Growth & Projects!
If you own a business within American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities, this grant is for you! Secure funding for special projects and programs that align with the Minority Business Development Agency's strategic goals.
Unlock Funding for Green Growth & Economic Expansion
This Department of Commerce program supports innovative projects that balance environmental protection with economic development. Secure funding to implement science-based solutions for a thriving, sustainable business.
Ocean & Coastal Research Grants: Secure Funding for Innovation
This program offers funding to businesses and researchers focused on biological, socio-economic, and physical science research for managing U.S. fishery and protected resources. Secure grants to develop groundbreaking methods for marine and estuarine science and benefit the nation.
Boost Your Business with Climate Insights & Funding
This grant from the Department of Commerce seeks partners to advance understanding of Earth's changing environment, offering funding to communicate vital climate data and knowledge for business adaptation and mitigation strategies. Businesses focused on ocean/coastal ecosystems, climate impacts, or climate system assessments can gain critical insights and potentially receive significant support for coordinating research and services.
Unlock Funding for Data & Economy Research Projects
This opportunity funds research to enhance how we identify and track people and businesses, boosting U.S. population and economic measurement. Eligible organizations can receive support for improving data linkage methodologies or developing advanced technologies in this field.
Fund Your Great Lakes Environmental Education Projects
Non-profits and educational institutions can secure funding to enhance environmental education programs for students and teachers across the Great Lakes watershed. This grant supports meaningful watershed experiences and professional development, fostering regional environmental priorities.
Unlock Funding for Business Growth & Innovation!
Accredited universities and consortia can get funding to boost regional commercialization, high-growth entrepreneurship, and workforce development. This grant supports economic expansion and resilience within EDA's Chicago and Philadelphia regions.
Get Funding for Business Growth & Innovation
Accredited universities and their consortia can secure funds to boost regional economic development through innovation, workforce training, and business expansion. This program supports efforts to advance commercialization, entrepreneurship, and regional resilience.